KINGMAN, Ariz. – Volunteers from across the country will join the Jackson Earth Restoration and Research Center on a scientific tree-planting expedition in Mohave County in early November and volunteers are needed.
“Jackson Earth Restoration and Research Center is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3, working to restore degraded desert land in Mohave County through native tree planting, erosion control, and community volunteer projects,” said founder and CEO Travis Dean.
The next terraforming science expedition will take place November 2 through 12t on the 160-acre research ranch near Trout Creek Road, 40 miles southeast of Kingman, 15 miles north of Wickieup, just off Hwy. 93.
Only a few volunteers will be accepted for this once-in-a-lifetime scientific adventure. If interested, you may register to volunteer on the Jackson Earth website at https://jacksonerp.org/volunteer before the September 21 deadline.
Jackson Earth restores land using photobiology atmospheric water capture and rapid growth protocols to modify degraded desert ecosystems.
Their research brings dry, arid land back to life with scientific methods. Spring and fall workshops in permaculture and arid-land restoration, teach small landowners and others in the community how to use their proven methods to rebuild damaged ecosystems.
The 160-acre research site contains washes, wild-life monitoring cameras, trails, and active research areas to test soil, seeds and restoration strategies. It is also home to protected wildlife species such as the Mohave desert tortoise, Bendire’s Thrashers, the Gila monster, and multiple raptor species.
One section of the 160-acres is a memorial forest, where trees are planted in memory of lost loved ones; it’s absolutely free to do that or to have it done. Although there is no charge to plant a tree in memory of a loved one, tax-deductible donations are accepted; that’s how they exist – through donations.
“We are planting a living memorial with a lasting impact. Climate is very serious, but too many people are wrapped up in debate, and only a handful are actually doing the work,” Dean said.
If you would like to volunteer, make a donation, have a memorial tree planted or for more information, please call Dean at 904-571-5547.
