Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni National Monument Advocacy Camp out Register

Date and Time:
Fri, Sep 26, 2025; 5:00 PM (Mountain) - Sun, Sep 28, 2025  12:00 PM  (Mountain)

Organized By: Grand Canyon Chapter

Event Organizers:
Mattea Goetz
   mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org
   (317) 500-1081
Jim Dublinski
   jdublinski@icloud.com
   (480) 532-2285
Sandy Bahr
   sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org
   (602) 999-5790

The Trump administration is actively working to dismantle Arizona's Newest national monument- Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni- in order to open it up to Uranium Mining (the very reason it was designated in the first place).  Join us for a weekend to connect with and learn more about why Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni is so important, the threats it faces, and what you can do to get involved in defending this sacred and critically important land. We will be spending time in the Northern parts of the monument, as these sections are of highest priority for the Trump administration to dismantle. 

Participants will meet on Friday by 5 pm at our group campsite. We will conclude as a group on Sunday late morning. 

We will begin the weekend on Saturday by attending the annual Endangered California Condor release at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. There, we will chat about the importance of the region to endangered species and what threats they face. We will then take time to explore a part of the largest stand of Ponderosa Pine in the world, protected by Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni National Monument, and other protective land management designations. We will end the day at a beautiful overlook, overlooking the Northern parts of the Monument. There, we will discuss the threats to the region posed by uranium mining. Small hikes will be worked into the schedule as time and interest allows. 

med/high clearance will be necessary to access the camping location on this trip. Carpooling may be available.

Participants are in charge of their own food, water, and camping supplies for the trip. Snacks will be available. If support is needed for any camping supplies, we may be able to support rentals. Just reach out. 

Sliding scale donations can be completed here: Donate to the Sierra Club. This link takes you directly to the Grand Canyon project donation page. On the far right, there is an option to donate "other" based on your abilities. As it is a donation, no refunds can be issued. 

SPACE IS LIMITED.  Please let Mattea know ASAP if you are unable to attend after signing up, so that we can open the space to another :) 

Level: Moderate

Cost: Suggested donation: $50. No one turned away for lack of funds. Donations can be fulfilled through the link in the description.

Bring: Participants are in charge of their own food, water, and camping supplies for the trip. Snacks will be available. If support is needed for any camping supplies, we may be able to support rentals. Just reach out to Mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org

Carpool: May be Available

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels