Every month, Carson City Park Rangers offer various ranger-led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures.

All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

Online Registration is often required so Park Rangers have a proper head count. All programs are subject to cancellation due to Park Ranger availability; registered participants will be notified.

You can find more information about each program here.

Galaxy Talk

Join the Carson City Park Rangers and Dr. Thomas Herring, Professor of Physics at WNC, for a star gazing event at Silver Saddle Ranch. Telescopes will be set up around the Red House area and staff will be around to instruct on our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy and much more!

Stop by anytime between 6:30pm-7:30pm and remember to bring your questions and layers. NOTE: This program is weather dependent and will be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Backup date is January 10, 2025.

Date: Friday December 6, 2023

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Silver Saddle Ranch

Need to Know:

-Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

-Dogs must be on a six-foot leash

– If program is cancelled due to inclement weather, rescheduled date is January 10, 2025

– Register online here: 

Contact Information:

Park Ranger

parkrangers@carson.org

(775) 283-7035

Holiday Hike

Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to join the Carson City Park Rangers for a festive holiday hike! This holly jolly hike encourages participants to wear their ugliest holiday sweater. We will be walking from Riverview Park to the Carson River while discovering the secrets of how wildlife prepares for the colder months ahead.

The trail is considered “easy” according to the IMBA and will be about two miles long. Expect flat terrain and minimal obstacles.

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Riverview Park

Need to Know:

– Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

– Dogs are welcome but must remain on a six-foot leash…. and ugly doggie sweaters are encouraged!

– Register online here.

Contact Information: parkrangers@carson.org, (775) 283-7035.