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  • Planting Event at Empire Ranch Trailhead Nov. 2

    We are getting ready to host one of the last volunteer opportunities of the year! Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department for a fun planting event on Saturday November 2 from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Empire Ranch Trailhead, where we will be planting almost 200 native pollinator plants.

  • Full Moon Wyld Walk

    Grassroots Yoga Center 195 E Winnie Lane, Carson City, Nevada, United States

    Join Grassroots Yoga Center for a transformative Wyld Walk under the enchanting light of the holiday Full Moon in Gemini. This mindful journey invites you to step into nature’s embrace and connect with the duality of Gemini energy—curiosity and release. Together, we’ll shed limiting beliefs, let go of old stories, and welcome fresh perspectives as […]

  • Cookie Decorating at Washoe Lake State Park December 21st & 22nd, 2024

    Cookie Decorating at Washoe Lake State Park December 21st & 22nd, 2024

    Join park staff for a holiday cookie decorating event! Participants will be able to warm up next to a fire (weather permitting), drink hot chocolate, and decorate holiday cookies. We will provide sugar cookies, icing, and other decorations while supplies last. Each participant will be able to decorate two cookies. In case of bad weather, […]

  • Carson City Park Ranger Led Galaxy Talk

    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 […]

  • Carson City Park Ranger led Winter Wonderland Patrol

    Winter Wonderland PatrolJoin a Carson City Park Ranger on a foot patrol of the Carson River Trail system from Silver Saddle Ranch. These unique Park Ranger adventures offer an experience similar to a Park Ranger’s daily patrols of the Carson City’s trails. Participants may be able to address safety concerns, vandalism, and anything else that […]

  • Carson City Park Ranger Led Junior Ranger Activity: Nature Journal

    Every month, the 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 […]

  • Carson City Park Ranger Led Program: The Great Basin Hike

    Ever wonder what it would be like to live in Carson City thousands of years ago? Carson City is located in the Great Basin and throughout time this area has experienced a lot of change, from the water to the animals, this land would look completely unrecognizable to us 15,000 years ago. Join a Park […]

  • Carson Valley Trails Association Annual Meeting & Social

    Douglas County Senior Center 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nevada, United States

    The Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) invites the public to attend our 2025 Annual Meeting & Social Event on May 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This FREE EVENT will be held at […]

  • Muscle Powered Hikes Are Back!

    Join Muscle Powered on a great hike in Kings Canyon on Wednesday, June 4th from 8:30 am-11:00 am. Get a great hike before it gets too hot! We will hike a loop to the Kings Canyon upper and lower waterfalls. The trail has some unshaded sections and includes both dirt roads and single tracks. There is a […]

  • Summer Solstice Yoga Hike

    Join Grassroots Yoga & Fitness Center for a two-mile hike (one mile out, and one mile back) on the T.R.T. with a break for yoga and meditation to welcome the summer solstice and a new season. We will meet at 8:30 in the Spooner Summit parking lot on the north side of HWY 50 (you can also […]

  • Junior Rangers Presents – Owls

    Mills Park 111 E Williams St, Carson City, United States

    Jr Ranger Adventures Presents – Owls  Join the Carson City Park Rangers for a hoot of an adventure in our new Jr. Park Ranger Adventure Series! This session is all about owls – one of nature’s wisest and stealthiest hunters. Kids will have a whoo-tastic time learning about these fascinating creatures of the night and […]

  • Junior Ranger Presents SCORPION EXCURSION

    Scorpion Excursion Grab your friends and family and join the Carson City Park Rangers for the fifth annual scorpion searching event! You will be given a black light (or you can bring your own) to help in the search. They glow under the black light which makes this activity unlike anything you’ve done before. We […]

  • Scorpion Hunts and Pollinator Walks at Washoe Lake and Dayton State Parks

    Scorpion Hunts and Pollinator Walks at Washoe Lake and Dayton State Parks

    This month, Washoe Lake and Dayton State Parks invite visitors to explore the desert after dark and discover the pollinators that keep our ecosystems thriving. Evening Scorpion Hunts at both parks offer a chance to spot glowing scorpions under black lights, while Pollinator Walks at Washoe Lake feature guided tours of a buzzing milkweed patch […]

  • October 11 BIG DAY BIRDING WALK

    OCTOBER BIG DAY Bird Walk Saturday, October 11, 8:00-10:30pmLocation: The Nature Conservancy's River Fork Ranch Preserve 381 Genoa Lane, Minden, NV 89423 Join us at The Nature Conservancy's River Fork Ranch Preserve to participate in the OCTOBER BIG DAY - global bird monitoring event!The walk will begin at 8am sharp with birding guide, Doug Stinson. Bring your binoculars! For more […]

  • Happening Tonight: Town of Gardnerville’s 20th Annual Christmas Kickoff!

    Heritage Park 1447 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville, Nevada, United States

    Get ready for holiday cheer at the Town of Gardnerville’s 20th Annual Christmas Kickoff!   Join us Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5–7 PM at Heritage Park for an evening full of festive fun. Enjoy electric carriage rides, caroling, local dancers, fireworks, and of course, a visit with Santa! Bring the whole family and start the […]

  • Holiday Wagon Rides and Open House at Silver Saddle Ranch December 20-21

    Holiday Wagon Rides and Open House at Silver Saddle Ranch December 20-21
    Silver Saddle Ranch 901 Carson River Road, Carson City, Nevada, United States

    Make a new or continue your holiday tradition by taking a nice tour of the ranch on a mule drawn wagon (complete with antlers on the mule(rein)deer)! Santa will be in the red house to get the last minute requests from the children. Refreshments will also be provided. The house and surrounding area will be […]

  • Winter Wellness Series with Lake Tahoe Yoga: Natural Integration

    The Tahoe Rim Trail Association and Lake Tahoe Yoga are partnering for a Winter Wellness series that combines our iconic trail system with holistic practices to help you slow down and take in the wonder of the world around you. Natural Integration begins at the Lake Tahoe Yoga Studio at 9 am for an hour of all […]

  • Echo Lake Snowshoe with Sugar Pine Foundation

    The Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) have teamed up for a morning snowshoe trek to Echo Lake. This adventure will be a leisurely ~ 3 miles snowshoe from the Echo Lake Sno-Park (Johnson Pass Rd) to Lower Echo Lake.Your $10 reservation fee is non-refundable. Each vehicle must arrive at […]

  • Hydrology Snowshoe with TINS

    Join TRTA and TINS naturalist Sarah Hockensmith as she leads the way in search of wildlife, water features, and spectacular scenery from a beachy waterfront. Sarah will discuss natural history topics related to winter ecology, including how various animals and plants cope with the short days, heavy snow, and freezing temperatures associated with winter in […]

  • Sweetheart Snowshoe with Nevada Nordic

    Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with Nevada Nordic and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA). Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a morning snowshoe trek in Tahoe Meadows. This adventure will be a leisurely snowshoe however, it could be more challenging if snow levels are deep. We are so excited to partner with Nevada Nordic! Nevada […]

  • High Sierra Fly Casters Beginning Fly Tying Class 2026

    The High Sierra Fly Casters in conjunction with The Nature Conservancy’s, River Fork Ranch, will be holding a Fly-tying course for Beginners. The course will start on the evening of February 18th, and continue for six additional sessions over the next two months. The first class will run from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday February 18th, and […]

  • Nature Journaling – Snoflakes! TNC’s River Fork Ranch Preserve

    You're invited to a winter Nature Journaling Workshop highlighting the intricacy of SNOWFLAKES!Join Lorna Burkhard in exploring the mysteries of snowflakes. We will visit the Google Classroom and hear fascinating details, note snowflake vocabulary, and follow prompts to draw three types of snowflakes.All supplies will be provided.Suggested donation, $20.For more information: lori.leonard@tnc.org

  • Tahoe Meadows Snowshoe with Sugar Pine Foundation

    The Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) have teamed up for a morning ~3 miles snowshoe trek in Tahoe Meadows. This adventure will be a leisurely snowshoe however, it could be more challenging if snow levels are deep. Along the way, our friends and experts at the Sugar Pine Foundation […]

  • Winter Animal Tracking with Pathways for Wildlife

    Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for a ~ 3 miles snowshoe hike around Spooner Lake with Pathways for Wildlife! This incredible organization uses ecological data–including animal tracks–to advocate for wildlife crossing infrastructure. Tanya and Ahiga of Pathways for Wildlife will introduce you to techniques to identify animal tracks in the snow.  Location: Spooner Lake […]

  • Snow Camping 101

    Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for Snow Camping 101, where you will learn tips and tricks to enjoy a night out in the snowy backcountry. We welcome new and seasoned backcountry enthusiasts eager to add another season to their camping experiences by learning the skills to camp successfully in the snow. This course includes […]

  • Disconnect from Tach Nordic Ski with TINS

    Join TINS and the TRTA for a guided cross-country ski focused on being present in nature without the distraction of technology. TINS naturalist Sarah Hockensmith will lead you through mindfulness activities as you ski along beautiful Tahoe Meadows. Cross country skis and experience are required. We will travel ~5 miles on a groomed trail by Nevada […]

  • Disc Golf Complex Work Day

    There will be a Work Day at the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Complex off of Flint Drive, on Saturday March 21st from 9AM till Noon. There will be a variety of tasks that suit all abilities. Please join the community in the maintenance of this popular City Park. The event is coordinated by the Carson City […]

  • Castle Rock Snowshoe with Sugar Pine Foundation

    The Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) have teamed up for a morning of education and fun as we snowshoe along the Tahoe Rim Trail […]

  • Park Ranger Led – Sheep Talk & Walk

    Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department for the annual informative and fun Sheep Talk! This year, we will be meeting at the McKay Drive Trailhead (located […]

  • Bird Walk

    Carson Valley Trails Association Bird WalkJoin the Carson Valley Trails Association on Saturday, May 9 for a free leisurely stroll with Doug Stinson to observe the numerous bird species that are returning or migrating through the Carson Valley this spring. We will identify the songs and calls of birds while walking along the West Fork of the […]

  • Carson Valley Trails Association Invites Community to 2026 Annual Meeting and Social at New Minden Location

    The Minden Mercantile 1600 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden, Nevada, United States

    The Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Meeting and Social Event, taking place on Thursday, May 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. This year, the event moves to a brand-new venue: the Minden Mercantile, located at 1600 Esmeralda Ave. in the heart of downtown Minden.  The annual gathering serves as a […]

  • Carson City National Trails Day 2026 Celebration – June 6th

    Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department, along with Muscle Powered, for a celebration of trails at Ambrose Carson River Natural Area on Saturday, June 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in honor of National Trails Day. The celebration will include a guided hike with discussions about the Carson River, including its […]

  • C-Hill Flag Dedication Ceremony

    Thank you, Carson City, for your support of the C-Hill Flag Restoration Project!  As of May 30, 2026, our beloved C-Hill Flag has been restored. The project began in June […]

  • Types of Conifers Hike at Brockway with SPF

    Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) and the Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) for a guided hike from Brockway Summit to Picnic Rock near Martis Peak, where you’ll learn how […]

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