Division of Forestry, Spring Creek High School and FFA tree sale

Posted by on Aug 31, 2010 in Forestry, News | Comments Off ELKO, Nev. — The Nevada Division of Forestry, Spring Creek High School, and the Silver Sage FFA Chapter are once again teaming up to bring northeastern Nevadans a wide selection of conservation trees and shrubs at reasonable costs. Plants are sold for properties of at least one acre and are meant for conservation purposes, such as windbreaks, streambank stabilization, mine reclamation,...
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6th annual Dutch oven cook-off at Cathedral Gorge on Saturday, September 18th

Posted by on Aug 31, 2010 in News, State Parks | Comments Off PANACA, Nev. – Come one, come all. It is that time of year again for the annual Dutch Oven cook-off at Cathedral Gorge State Park. This year’s event is a celebration of Cathedral Gorge and Nevada State Parks’ 75th Anniversary. Put culinary skills to the test to win a great prize. Prizes are awarded for winners in four different categories: best bread, best dessert, best main course and best...
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Nevada State Parks wood permits on sale at new location on Saturday, September 11

Posted by on Aug 26, 2010 in News | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. — Permits will go on sale Saturday, September 11 for the Nevada Division of State Parks’ annual wood sale. The sale starts at 8 a.m. at a new location: the main lobby of the Richard H. Bryan State Office Building located at 901 S. Stewart Street. Permits are $50 per cord — cash or check only– and are limited to two cords per address/family. Approximately 200...
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Stargazing at Mormon Station State Historic Park on Saturday, September 4

Posted by on Aug 26, 2010 in News, State Parks | Comments Off GENOA, Nev. –  The public is invited to attend a free stargazing program at Mormon Station State Historic Park on Saturday, September 4. Members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada will set up high-powered telescopes for viewing the evening sky. The program will begin with a presentation and question/answer session at 7:30 p.m. Telescope viewing is expected to begin around 8:00 p.m. and...
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Spring Mountain Ranch September events: something for everyone

Posted by on Aug 24, 2010 in News, State Parks | Comments Off BLUE DIAMOND, Nev. – The following events are being held at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in September: September 11: On Patriot Day, Saturday September 11, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Nevada State Parks with a Children’s Tri-Nature-Athlon. Children will participate in three age-appropriate activities including a fun run, nature...
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