Category: Parks and Open Space
S’more Family Fun Fridays: Washoe County Parks off...
Posted by Candee Ramos | Jun 8, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
Living History Day at Bowers Mansion
Posted by Bethany Drysdale | May 11, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
Posted by Bethany Drysdale | May 8, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
Spring into family fun at Rancho San Rafael’...
Posted by Bethany Drysdale | Apr 12, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
Expedition Dinosaur exhibit opens at Wilbur D. May...
Posted by Bethany Drysdale | Jan 13, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
Renown Health, Washoe County, and National Fitness Campaign Make Fitness Free for Community
by Bethany Drysdale | Sep 18, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
Renown Health, Washoe County, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership...
Read MoreS’more Family Fun Fridays: Washoe County Parks offers free programs under the stars
by Candee Ramos | Jun 8, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
Park Rangers with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space invite one and all to make this a memorable summer for the whole family at the “Galena Campfire Programs”, taking place at Eagle Meadow at Galena Creek Regional Park each Friday evening throughout the summer.
Read MoreCelebrate National Trails Day with a trail stewardship project June 3
by Bethany Drysdale | May 30, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space | 0
June 3 is National Trails Day, and Washoe County Parks is teaming up with Truckee Meadows Trails...
Read MoreLiving History Day at Bowers Mansion
by Bethany Drysdale | May 11, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
The historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2023 tour season with another Living History Event. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. Save the date: May 20.
Read Moreby Bethany Drysdale | May 8, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
Programs on the Porch is back with its wildlife edition, featuring local wildlife professionals presenting information on a variety of species. These presentations will be showcased every Friday night from May 19 through June 23 from the porch of the historic Bowers Mansion.
Programs on the Porch presentation schedule:
May 19 – Birds of Prey with Marie Gaspari (LIVE Birds)
May 26 – Bears with NDOW
June 2 – Snakes with the UNR Biology Dept. (LIVE Snakes)
June 9 – Bats with Carson Creature Catchers
June 16 – Bees with the No. NV Beekeepers Association (LIVE Bees)
June 23 – Bobcats & Mountain Lions with NDOW
Spring into family fun at Rancho San Rafael’s Farm Day
by Bethany Drysdale | Apr 12, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Parks and Open Space, Washoe County | 0
There will be many family-friendly activities including meeting farm animals from Valley Amigos Ranch, join a massive “find the turkeys” scavenger hunt, create crafts in the Discovery Room, learn about insects with Truckee Meadow Parks Foundation, visit Girl Scouts of Sierra NV themed booth and photo opportunities, play corn hole with KTMB and spin the prize wheel, check out antique tractors and engines, meet Master Gardeners handing out seed bombs, listen to the amazing Washoe County Librarians with story times and activities, and many more partners and activities! Short Tail Coffee will have warm drinks and snacks for purchase.
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