The historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2024 tour season with a Living History Event this weekend. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. Enjoy live music by Sage Creek Bluegrass and food from the...
Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space is currently in the process of updating its Park Master Plan for Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. This is the public’s opportunity to share their opinion on the what the future of the 575-acre park should look like.
Celebrate spring with Farm Day by bringing the family to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park’s Nevada Farms and Families area with activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday April 28.
The historic Bowers Mansion will end 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. WHAT: Living History Event at Bowers Mansion. WHEN: Saturday,...
Renown Health, Washoe County, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® to two Washoe County regional parks: Rancho San Rafael and South Valleys. The Fitness Courts will officially open on Wednesday,...
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.
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.
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
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.
