On Nevada’s day, a taste of Nevada’s best
October 30, 2009
Today we celebrate Nevada and as a way to pay homage to a place that I appreciate more and more each day, here’s a look at the best that I’ve seen so far.
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Planting trees on Make a Difference Day
October 27, 2009
Hidden Valley Regional Park, Nevada – Other than the big cotton wood trees that line the banks of the Truckee River, Reno doesn’t really have any native trees. Yet, if you look down on the city from the surrounding hills or mountains you’ll see trees scattered everywhere. As the economic woes of this country hit our local Parks and Recreation Departments, volunteers are needed more than ever to help plant those trees. Read more
Reward yourself with Disabled Sports USA Far West
October 26, 2009
Alpine Meadows, Calif. – Of all the volunteer work I do, helping out with Disabled Sports USA Far West’s ski program is the most personally rewarding for me. Being on the mountain, helping someone else enjoy perhaps their best day of the year is a feeling that stays with you for a long time. If you want to join me in helping DSUSAFW sign up at www.disabledsports.net and be at Alpine Meadows for two days of training in early December.
Click here to view DSUSAFW’s volunteer flier. Read more
Bend needs a whitewater park and you can help
October 25, 2009
Spectators gather on the banks of the Truckee River Whitewater Park for the Reno Whitewater Festival
Bend, Oregon – For years the Colorado Avenue Dam on the Deschutes River has been endangering the lives of people floating the river on lazy summer afternoons. A group of residents have been working for the last few years to take the dam out and replace it with a whitewater park much like Reno’s and needs public support to help push the project through. Not only will the whitewater park eliminate unnecessary danger, it will improve the river and the quality of life for the whole community. Read more
A place to make you feel connected
October 22, 2009
Photo courtesy of Marti Collins
Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Nev. – Imagine an oasis in the middle of the desert sitting at the base of a towering mountain range. Surrounded by an arid landscape of scrub brush, chrystalline waters, grassy marshland and meadows materialize seemingly out of nowhere. Wildlife of all sorts flock to its shores. Find yourself on the banks of Ruby Lake and you won’t have to imagine this scene. Read more
A much needed clean up day at Wedekind Park
October 19, 2009
Sparks, Nevada – 6,000 pounds of trash were pulled out of Wedekind Park last Sunday. 86 volunteers came out to help Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful as part of an event organized by Great Basin Brewery, (thank you for the beer at the end it was delicious!). Even after bagging up 3 tons of old tin, glass and car parts, there was still much to be removed. It was a beautiful day though and everyone there was stoked on what we accomplished. Read more
Get out and help Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful
October 15, 2009
Reno, Nevada – The weather is changing quickly and your opportunities to get out and volunteer ahead of our Winter Kickoff Party are dwindling. Fortunately Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful needs more than 100 volunteers this weekend to help clean up Wedekind Park in Sparks. Get out there and help and we’ll reward you at Ceol on Nov. 12th! There will be at least four of us from the Life More Natural network there this Sunday Oct. 18th so give us a shout if you want to come along! Read more
Running for the Journal, By: Jaclyn Coleman
October 14, 2009
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Gazette Journal’s 41st annual Journal Jog kicked off Saturday September 19.The air was crisp and the runners were ready to complete the 8k (4.9m) around stunning Idlewild Park. Read more
Snow Hits Kirkwood, Snow Level at 8,000 Feet
October 13, 2009
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Kirkwood, CA (October 13, 2009) – Snow began falling at Kirkwood Mountain Resort early Tuesday morning, October 13, with the snow level right below the resort’s lofty base elevation of just under 8,000 feet. With the forecast calling for as much as two to three feet in the next 24-48 hours, Kirkwood stands ready to open with enough natural snow. Read more
Restoring the Truckee River one plant at a time
October 13, 2009
McCarran Ranch, Nevada -The Truckee River barely resembles the river it once was. Modifications have had such a negative impact that native species of plant and animal alike struggle to survive. Life is resilient though, as are rivers, and with the foresight to recognize that its natural state is its best state, The Nature Conservancy is helping save the river and all the life that relies on it, but they need our help. Read more
