Southern Nevada now has an iconic, life-sized Columbian Mammoth sculpture, inspired by the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and the animals that once roamed the area. The sculpture symbolizes Nevada’s rich Pleistocene past while highlighting the importance of protecting and preserving the Tule Springs Fossil Beds, which is just minutes away from the Las Vegas Valley.

Seventeen-year old visionary, Tahoe Mack, conceived the Monumental Mammoth for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. To bring her vision to fruition, Tahoe partnered with two professional artists, Luis Varelo-Rico and Dana Albany, to design and build the sculpture. The project’s 501(c)(3) non-profit partner, Protectors of Tule Springs, collaborated with Tahoe to bring this monumental sculpture to life. Tahoe and Protectors invite the Las Vegas community to participate in this public art project, which now serves as a trailhead feature at Ice Age Fossils State Park enticing the public to enjoy and explore the Fossil Beds.

The designation of Tule Springs National Monument came about through the efforts of a broad coalition of community partners, who worked together over an 8-year period to save and protect these lands.  With an overall budget of $150,000, the Monumental Mammoth requires a similar community effort to ensure its overall care and maintenance continues through the Ice Age Fossils State Park Maintenance Fund.

Your participation through a monetary gift or in-kind donation of goods or services, will show your commitment to the community, belief in the importance of preserving the future by protecting the past, the benefits of public lands and outdoor experiences, and the benefits of working together to achieve monumental things.

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Monetary donations may be made online here or by mailing a check to Protectors of Tule Springs at 517 S. 9th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101.

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Protectors of Tule Springs (EIN: 45-4870553) is a not for profit, charitable organization formed under Section 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.  Consult with your tax professional.