Elko honored as a Tree City USA community

Posted by on May 28, 2008 in Conservation, Forestry, News | Comments Off ELKO, Nev.–Elko was recently named a Tree City USA community by The National Arbor Day Foundation to honor the city’s commitment to community forestry. Eight other Nevada communities re-certified their “Tree City USA” designation for their activities in 2007. The “Tree City USA” award recognizes communities that effectively manage public tree resources. More...
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Getting children involved with nature

Posted by on Oct 24, 2007 in State Parks | Comments Off By David Morrow Administrator, Nevada State Parks CARSON CITY, Nev.–As park and recreational professionals, we should be concerned about a growing trend in America, increased screen time spent on computers, cell phones, video games and television. The latest Parks & Recreation magazine had an article entitled “Returning to Nature.” It asked its members and other recreation...
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