Conservation plant sale at state tree nursery Oct. 15

Posted by on Sep 29, 2011 in Forestry, News | Comments Off LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Division of Forestry State Tree Nursery in Las Vegas is open to the public year-round Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be offering a fall plant sale on October 15, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Master Gardeners, horticulturists and arborists will be on hand to answer technical planting questions and help with plant selection. The nursery will be...
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Cathedral Gorge’s 2011 Dutch oven cook-off results are in

Posted by on Sep 28, 2011 in News, State Parks | Comments Off PANACA, Nev. — The chefs had the crowd eating out of their hands or rather their Dutch Ovens, at Cathedral Gorge State Park’s Seventh Annual Dutch Oven Cook-off on September 17, 2011. Chicken, potatoes, beans, upside down cake and a variety of other dishes enticed more than 200 taste-testers. The competition was a true test of each chef’s culinary skills. The winners...
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NDF nursery in Washoe Valley holding 25-percent off sale Oct. 14 and 15

Posted by on Sep 28, 2011 in Forestry, News | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of Forestry State Tree Nursery in Washoe Valley is holding a 25-percent off sale of low-cost, conservation plants. The nursery is selling its remaining stock at the discounted price October 14 and 15, 2011. The nursery is closing for the season October 15 and will re-open May 10, 2012. Fall is an optimum time for planting. Warm soils encourage root...
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Tahoe boat inspections move back to launch ramp locations

Posted by on Sep 26, 2011 in News, State Parks | Comments Off INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The winter boating season starts October 1, 2011, and Lake Tahoe boat inspections are moving from the off-site inspection locations back to launch ramps. Sand Harbor’s boat ramp will be open Thursday through Monday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Cave Rock’s launch hours will be 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting October 1, 2011. These hours will be in effect until March 31,...
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Pioneer Days at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park September 24, 2011

Posted by on Sep 22, 2011 in News, State Parks | Comments Off BLUE DIAMOND, Nev. – Take a step back in time and discover the pioneer era with live music, spinning and weaving demonstrations, gold panning, black powder rifle shooting and candle dipping, while enjoying the taste and aromas of authentic Dutch-oven cooking at the annual Pioneer Day. WHAT: Pioneer Days WHEN: Saturday September 24, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Spring Mountain...
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