Firefighting sheep to start arriving Sunday in Carson City

Posted by on Mar 30, 2007 in Conservation, Forestry, News | Comments Off  (Nevada Appeal)–Sheep will be brought into Carson City’s western hills starting this weekend to help make the area less prone to wildfire. “The sheep are fantastic, said Pete Anderson, Nevada state forester. “They’re an excellent tool to take that fine fuel and crop it off. It makes a huge difference.” Read the full...
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Trails and Outdoor Leadership Training May 18-20

Posted by on Mar 26, 2007 in State Lands, State Parks | Comments Off LAKE TAHOE – Join the Sierra Front Recreation Coalition, Tahoe Rim Trail Association and many other trails organizations and agencies in the Lake Tahoe area for the Second Annual Trails and Outdoor Leadership Training Friday May 18 to Sunday May 20, 2007 at Galena Creek Park. Learn how to design, build, and maintain trails while making friends, with instructors from agencies and nonprofit...
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Dangberg Historic Home Ranch Opens for Tours April 1

Posted by on Mar 26, 2007 in News, State Parks | Comments Off GARDNERVILLE, Nev.–The Nevada Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the opening of the Dangberg Historic Home Ranch. Beginning April 1, 2007 park staff and volunteers will offer tours of the historic site. Tours will be conducted twice a day on Sundays and Wednesdays. Reservations are required. There is no charge for tours during this first season but donations are welcome The...
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Cathedral Gorge State Park 2007 Events

Posted by on Mar 22, 2007 in State Parks | Comments Off Cathedral Gorge State Park is known for its carved, dramatic cliffs and canyons, remnants of a Pliocene-era lakebed. More than 50,000 visitors each year enjoy hiking trails for exploring the cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires. Miller Point, a scenic overlook, offers excellent views of the scenic canyon. Cathedral Gorge is 165 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 North and...
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Endangered plant gains conservation ground in Las Vegas

Posted by on Mar 19, 2007 in Conservation, Forestry, News | Comments Off Las Vegas bearpoppy habitat to be preserved at Nellis Air Force Base under new agreement with Nevada Division of Forestry LAS VEGAS–If the Las Vegas bearpoppy could speak, it might say, “thank you.” Under a new permit granted by the Nevada Division of Forestry for the Nellis Air Force Base to develop a portion of the base’s land, the Air Force will set aside more than 230...
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