Holiday toy exhibit at the Dangberg Home Ranch December 3-5 (w/video)

Posted by on Nov 29, 2010 in News, State Parks | Comments Off MINDEN, Nev. – Nevada State Parks invites the public to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park for “Home Ranch for the Holidays,” a special exhibit of historic toys, games and Christmas decorations from the 1860s through the 1940s. Highlights of the exhibit include an aluminum Christmas tree complete with a color wheel, the families Christmas stockings hung on the mantel, and other Dangberg...
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Water quality award presented to former NDEP administrator

Posted by on Nov 29, 2010 in Env. Protection, News | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. — Lew Dodgion has been recognized by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) for his outstanding commitment to water quality. Today, in a ceremony at the Richard Bryan building in Carson City, Dodgion was awarded the Wendell McCurry 2010 Excellence in Water Quality Award.  The award recognizes Dodgion’s commitment to water quality during his eighteen...
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Fire assistance grants available for fuels reduction projects

Posted by on Nov 17, 2010 in Conservation, Featured article, Forestry | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. — Every day is wildfire season in Nevada and the thought on the minds of many homeowners is, “Would my home survive?” The Nevada Division of Forestry is seeking applications for the 2011 State Fire Assistance grant program. There is about $500,000 available for projects statewide. The purpose of this funding is to mitigate risk of wildfires in wildland-urban interface...
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November and December interpretive programs at Valley of Fire

Posted by on Nov 10, 2010 in News, State Parks | Comments Off OVERTON, Nev. – Interpretive events for the months of November and December at Valley of Fire State Park are coming your way.  The events are free, but there is a $10.00 per vehicle entry fee; Nevada residents get a $2.00 discount. For further information or questions, contact the park at 702-397-2088 or vof@mvdsl.com. EVENT: Mouse’s Tank Discover the many petroglyphs down Petroglyph Canyon,...
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Volunteers needed for planting in the wetlands at Washoe Lake State Park Nov. 13

Posted by on Nov 9, 2010 in Conservation, News, State Parks | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. – As part of ongoing efforts to control noxious weeds in Washoe Lake State Park’s wetlands, the Washoe-Pleasant Valley Cooperative Weed Management group and Nevada State Parks is inviting people of all ages to spend a morning planting native plants. These plants will help increase diversity, improve habitat and compete against noxious weeds. Lunch will be provided for all...
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