birding
121st annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Carson Valley area this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:05pmThe 121st annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count will be held this Saturday Jan. 2, 2021. This event is counting all birds with a 15 mile diameter circle covering the area contained approximately by the Carson River on the north, the Pine Nut foothills on the East, Bodie Flats on the South and Foothill Road on the West.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:07pmThe days keep moving along, ever closer to the weekend and huge helpings of Christmas holiday activities. Thursday events around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a meeting with the developer of the proposed Andersen Ranch, a presentation: "Feathers and Furs of the Carson Valley" at the River Fork Ranch, an "End to Prohibition Party" at Gather restaurant, and more.
Feathers and Furs of the Carson Valley: a program about the wildlife of western Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 4:50pmJoin local outdoor and birding enthusiasts for a informative programs on the lives of five local Owls by Rob Lowry and Corvids (Jays, Magpies, Crows/Ravens and Nutcrackers) by Jim Woods.
Both presenters will also discuss the National Audubon Christmas Bird Counts: Dec.15 or Carson City and January 5th for Minden.
Birding Field Trip today at Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 7:32amA "field trip" for those interested in birding is being held today at Silver Saddle Ranch, hosted by the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch and the Lahontan Audubon Society.
Carson City's Silver Saddle Ranch features open house and holiday hike Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 5:25pmBring the kids, take a nature walk, ride a bike or bring a horse and ride this Saturday with Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch as it hosts its annual Holiday Open House.
Carson City's Silver Saddle Ranch to host open house, holiday hike
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 2:10pmFriends of Silver Saddle Ranch's annual Holiday Open House is set for Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carson City ranch.
Wanted: Winning snapshot of a Nevada State Park
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 1:27pmThe Nevada Division of State Parks is excited to encourage Nevada residents to participate in the second annual America’s State Parks 2018 photo contest, sponsored by our partnering agency, the National Association of State Park Directors.
Expansion of Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area near Ely boosts recreation, marks milestone in state land ownership
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 2:21pmIn early spring 2018, the Nevada Division of State Lands completed the conveyance of 6,281 acres of federal land to nearly double the size of the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area near Ely, Nev.
Carson Valley Trails Association Hike for Health Day at River Fork Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 8:33pmThe Carson Valley Trails Association, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Carson Valley Medical Center, will present its 8th annual Hike for Health Day on Saturday, September 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch, located east of the Town of Genoa at 381 Genoa Lane.
Raptors are visible in Carson City, too
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 1:11pmThe annual Eagles and Agriculture event kicks off this week in the Carson Valley, a wildlife viewing exhibition that attracts hundreds of visitors to the area to see birds of prey feeding and nesting below the eastern slopes of the Carson Range.
But Carson City residents don't have to leave the Eagle Valley to catch glimpses of raptors. We've got them in our own backyards.
Genoa Cowboy Festival dates secured for April 30 to May 2
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 2:45pmThe sixth annual Genoa Cowboy Festival will be held April 30 to May 2 in the Town of Genoa, Nev. Previous Cowboy Festivals have attracted thousands of visitors to the picturesque community located in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Genoa, widely recognized as Nevada’s oldest town, is a short 45-minute drive south from Reno and in close proximity to South Lake Tahoe.
Reservations begin for 2015 Carson Valley Eagles and Agriculture event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/30/2014 - 12:15pmThe Feb. 19-22 event will be the 13th Eagles & Ag, and is a combined effort of the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, UNR Cooperative Extension, The Nature Conservancy, Lahonton Audobon Society and Valley ranchers.
The 2015 version sees a few adjustments. For the first time ever, The Ranch & Eagle Tour & Luncheon will be offered on both Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Carson City area programs among Nevada Tourism grant recipients
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 3:51pmTwo local programs, Nevada Indian Territory and Ventana Sierra, Inc., received grant money from the Nevada Commission on Tourism designed to increase travel to the Carson City area.
The money is part of $985,146 in grant funding for projects throughout rural Nevada designed to increase travel to those areas, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced Wednesday at the commission’s quarterly meeting.
Northern California birding at its best
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 1:06amBy the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
Prime birding opportunities abound in the Shasta Cascade region. With more than 20 wildlife viewing areas, 4 wildlife refuges, and over 11 wilderness areas, bird enthusiasts are sure to spot a wide variety of bird species.