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Somersett Community Garden Fund Help create a healthier and better-connected community through the Somersett Community Garden! ​ This garden will consist of 50 raised garden beds, including ADA accessible beds. Once built, all community members are eligible to rent plots on a yearly basis. Major start-up costs include an underground irrigation system, critter fencing, tools, and a tool shed. Wish list items include a children's garden area, herb garden, butterfly garden, and message board. This is a grassroots effort and we need your help to make this project a reality! To make a donation, click the donate below! Be sure to select the "Community Garden Fund" when you reach the PayPal screen. If you have any questions, please contact Cortney at cortney@tmparksfoundation.org . DONATE

Rosewood Nature Study Area The vision of the Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area is to establish and steward a publicly accessible Great Basin wetland habitat where the community can come to learn about and appreciate the importance of our natural open spaces and local parks. ​Project Goals Develop a sustainable plan to restore and conserve sensitive wetland and upland habitat for native plants, wildlife, and natural resource management. Rehabilitate existing trails and develop additional non-motorized trails to establish the wetland as a node in the larger network of area parks and open spaces. Offer a state of the art, environmentally conscious nature center with hands-on, interactive exhibits for both children and adults to provide park-based programs, interpretive signage, and outdoor classroom spaces for families, community groups, and schools. Inspire community members to take a proactive volunteer role in the preservation and improvement of our parks and open spaces in order to strengthen the bond between the community and their open spaces. Donate to the Wetland Restoration Project Restoration Progress Status As of August 2020, the first operational year of restoration has been completed. In this first year, we have improved 47 acres through invasive removal and native revegetation, 11,000 linear feet of streambank have been improved, one mile of trail has been enhanced, and both bridges have been repaired. We are now moving into our second year of the restoration project. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and check back here for updates. New Fence A new fence was installed along the entrance to the wetland! Invasive Species Removal Our AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technicians are continuously removing invasive species. Bird Boxes Our AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technicians built and installed 15 nest boxes. New Fence A new fence was installed along the entrance to the wetland! 1/9 Then and Now Circa 1959 Circa 2016 Circa 2020 Wetland Restoration Team Members Elena Larsen Wetland Restoration Program Director elena@tmparksfoundation.org Andrea Lesperance Wetland Restoration Outreach Coordinator VISTA andrea@tmparksfoundation.org Alexandra Sheehan Wetland Restoration Outreach Coordinator VISTA alexandra@tmparksfoundation.org Susanna Keilig Nature Center Host/Interpreter susanna@tmparksfoundation.org Rachel Kieffer AmeriCorps Lead Wetland Restoration Technician rachel@tmparksfoundation.org Angela Petrice AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician angela@tmparksfoundation.org Ben Parry-Lemon AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician ben@tmparksfoundation.org Camille Verendia AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician camilleverendia@tmparksfoundation.org Elizabeth Ott-Bales AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician elizabeth@tmparksfoundation.org James Hada AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician james@tmparksfoundation.org Matthew Poindexter AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician matthewpoindexter@tmparksfoundation.org Nicole Rovai AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician nicolerovai@tmparksfoundation.org Peter Jordan AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician peter@tmparksfoundation.org Ryan Turner AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician ryanturner@tmparksfoundation.org Sadie Smith AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician sadie@tmparksfoundation.org Sequoyah Pollard AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician sequoyah@tmparksfoundation.org Learn More TMNSA Concept Paper Brief Project Summary To learn more about the property, water rights, and more please click the "Supporting Documents" button below. Supporting Documents Want to rid your yard or garden of pesky invasive plants? Check out our invasive plant management guides below! Invasive Plant Management Guides Check out our most recent blogs written by wetland team members both past and present covering a variety of topics! Aún no hay ninguna entrada publicada en este idioma Una vez que se publiquen entradas, las verás aquí. Project Partners This project is funded in part by a grant from the Truckee River Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. This project is supported by the National Audubon Society-George Whittell Nevada Environmental Fund. Trail Enhancement The grant from Union Pacifica allowed us to enhance the trails making them easier to walk on and safer! Fence Before and After We used a portion of grant we received from Nevada Dream Tags to replace the fence along the entrance to the proposed Nature Study Area. Future Pollinator Garden We've partnered with Nevada Bugs and Butterflies to install a pollinator garden at the proposed nature study area. The area is currently being solarized to remove invasive species. Trail Enhancement The grant from Union Pacifica allowed us to enhance the trails making them easier to walk on and safer! 1/3

Apoyo de Parques Más información sobre A.B. 379 y el gran trabajo que hicieron nuestros seguidores y miembros de la comunidad para hacer posible esta ley. ¡Vea los resultados de la Encuesta sobre Fumar en los Parques! TMPF has partnered with Karma Box to get our very own Karma Box outside of our Idlewild office! The box is located at 50 Cowan Drive within Idlewild Park. Come stop by and fill it with donations!

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2017 Newsletters December 12/30/2017 - Thank You and Happy New Year 12/18/2017 - The Gift of Giving 12/07/2017 - December Newsletter November 11/20/2017 - Public Survey: Smoking in Parks 11/16/2017 - Saturday, November 18 October 10/25/2017 - TMPF Talks: Busting Nature's Myths 10/03/2017 - October Newsletter September 09/18/2017 - REI Grant Funded Trail Day: Volunteers Needed 09/05/2017 - September Newsletter August 08/11/2017 - August Newsletter July 07/19/2017 - Summer Newsletter June 06/01/2017 - Time to Get Outside May 05/10/2017 - Summer Is Almost Here! 05/01/2017 - On-Deck: Parks Foundation April 04/24/2017 - Call to Action-Deadline Now! 04/17/2017 - Parks Night w/ The Reno Aces! March 03/31/2017 - Upcoming TMPF Events & Volunteer Opportunities 03/08/2017 - Want to Get Out in the Truckee Meadows This Saturday? ! February 02/24/2017 - It's March! You Got Spring Fever Yet?! January 01/31/2017 - TMPF February Events & Volunteer Opportunities 01/27/2017 - Take the Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge Back to Archive

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2013 Newsletters December 12/30/2013 - Help Support Your Parks! Become a Member Today 12/18/2013 - December Update October 10/25/2013 - November Newsletter September 09/19/2013 - Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge Guided-Hike this Saturday Back to Archive

Proposed Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area Project Vision ​ It is the vision of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation to restore the property formerly known as Rosewood Lakes Golf Course to a functional wetland system. The goal of this restoration project is to reopen the area as the Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area (TMNSA) in the summer of 2020. TMNSA will offer an array of recreational and educational activities for members of the community of all ages. This will be accomplished through partnerships with a variety of organizations along with a robust advisory board . > Thanks for submitting! Project Status ​ Elena Larsen is working as the AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Program Director in cooperation with the City of Reno to develop a master plan for the proposed nature study area. This project is in the preliminary stages and we are very interested in the public’s opinion and ideas on this topic. Elena will be engaging in community events and forums to communicate the project’s goals and ideas to address any questions and concerns regarding the nature study area. This project is funded in part by a grant from the Truckee River Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. This project is supported by the National Audubon Society-George Whittell Nevada Environmental Fund. Then and Now Circa 1959 Circa 2016 Learn More TMNSA Concept Paper Brief Project Summary To learn more about the property, water rights, and more please click the "Supporting Documents" button below. Supporting Documents Want to rid your yard or garden of pesky invasive plants? Download these free invasive plant management guides Tall Whitetop (Lepidium laifolium) Siberian Elm (Ulmus pumila) Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense) Friendly "Weeds" Tansy Mustard (Descurainia sophia) Russian Olive (Elaegnus angustifolia) Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans) Mayweed Chamomile (Anthemis cotula) Non-Native Plants Project Partners:

Join the Parks Foundation Family! Membership Options Choose this option Choose this option Sustaining Membership Form Questions ? Contact David Hadel, Development Director, at dhadel@tmparksfoundation.org . ​ Annual Membership Form The most convenient method! Monthly donations are automatically withdrawn from your bank account each month. You will have to make a PayPal account to do this online. Otherwise, you're more than welcome to send in a monthly check! Make a one-time contribution to become a member for one year and enjoy exclusive member-only events through out the year. ​ ​ Make a one-time contribution to become a member for one year and enjoy exclusive member-only events through out the year. ​ ​

Register now! for November Join us on November 19th/20th to learn about Ecology at Mira Loma Park! October JNATs Program Details coming soon Earn your Virtual Stamp NOVEMBER PASSWORD click to enter the and End-of-Year PRIZES! To get to our program archive, scroll to to the bottom of this page and click on each month to access their details and password sheets! New year, New Junior Naturalist Program! ​ As park pals and natural scientists, we want to reassure you that we are passionate about keeping the Junior Naturalist Program accessible to you and your family while still following health guidelines and keeping our community safe. ​ While most of our 2020 Junior Naturalist programs were canceled, we promise to pack our revamped 2021 programs with double the fun! ​ If you miss a month's program, scroll down to our Virtual Program Archive to experience our past Naturalist adventures. ​ Check out our program details below and please email us if you have any questions. Program details What is the Junior Naturalist Program? The Junior Naturalist Program is a free, temporarily virtual program for children of all ages that brings new outdoor adventures directly to your living room. Join our Naturalist Educators virtually on the third Saturday of every month as they explore plants, animals, and the environment from featured local parks. Each program starts on YouTube with a half-hour of educational exploration; our Naturalist Educators will go over an exciting topic and lead a hands-on activity for you to follow along with at home. We will conclude by asking you to email us your Naturalist questions and observations and giving you a scavenger hunt clue to encourage you to explore the month's featured park for yourself! What is a Naturalist? A naturalist is someone who studies plants, animals, and natural history. Natural history is the study of natural objects using your awesome observation and analysis skills! ​ Any child who has an interest in the natural world around them can become a Junior Naturalist! We recommend that younger children have someone with them who can help gather supplies and navigate the computer. As a Junior Naturalist, your child will be encouraged to explore the aspects of nature that interest them through hikes, games, and educational activities. Remember - nature starts at your own front door, so you can be a Junior Naturalist no matter where you are! What supplies will I need? On a monthly basis, our program's activities will alternate between using common household supplies (paper, pen, pinecones, etc.) and using special materials that we provide. We will specify on each program registration form which kind of activity to expect! For programs using household supplies: About a week before the month's program, we will email you with a list of supplies you will need. If you can't find some of these materials in your household, let us know and we will set some aside for you. For programs using provided supplies: After you register, we will add you to a contact list and email you with a schedule of available pickup times. To ensure everyone's safety, all materials will be sanitized, bagged, and available for drive-thru pickup from our Idlewild Park Office. How do I get my Junior Naturalist Passport? Our passports have been delayed in the mail - we will let you know when they are ready for you! ​ Our Passport holds information about each park that we will be featuring and exclusive activities to do in each park. When you attend each monthly program, you will also receive a special stamp to put in your Passport and qualify for end-of-year prizes! ​ Until we are able to see you in person again, we will be emailing you your stamps. To confirm attendance, we will be hiding a "password" in our live-stream videos. To earn your virtual stamp and qualify for prizes, you will need to return to this webpage and submit the Naturalist Attendance Form with the password. ​ Virtual program archive Missed a program? Click on the button for each month below to find video links, activity supply lists, and attendance sheets. Winter Plant Adaptations January 2021 Join Naturalists Danny & Kristina as they journey through Idlewild Park! More Info Plants of Nevada April 2021 Join Naturalists Rachel & Ethan as they tour Wilbur D. May Arboretum! More Info Riparian Zones July 2021 Join Naturalists Keaton and Geno to learn about Riparian Zones at Mayberry Park! More Info Winter Wildlife February 2021 Join Naturalist Colleen as she tours Oxbow Nature Study Area! More Info Geology & Geography May 2021 Join Naturalists Rachel & Ethan as they tour Wedekind Regional Park! More Info Majestic Mountains August 2021 Join Naturalists Eliza and Kristina to learn about Majestic Mountains at Davis Creek Park! More Info Rabbits & Rodents March 2021 Join Naturalists Rachel & Leela as they tour Crystal Peak Park! More Info Wonderful Wetlands June 2021 Naturalists & Wetland Techs give a virtual tour of the Rosewood Nature Study Area! More Info Desert Landscape September 2021 Join Naturalists Hannah and Rachel to learn about Desert Landscapes at Sun Valley Park! More Info

Top of Page Program Components Committee Members Elementary School Middle School High School Request Form K-12 Grade Programming From the Alternative Field Study Committee Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible science education resources that are designed to support all variations of student learning and adapted to meet the current constraints imposed upon our educators by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More About Us> Each program includes 3 resources Program Components Pre-Lesson The pre-lesson orients the learner to main concepts through a story, educational video, powerpoint, or other activity. Lesson The lesson engages the learner while continuing to follow NGSS and Common Core standards. Post-Lesson The post-lesson serves as a homework assignment or cool-down activity to wrap up student learning and assist in measuring student comprehension. Committee Organizations Committee Members Great Basin Institute About Us Envirolution About Us Great Basin Outdoor School About Us Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation About Us Programs List Below you will find descriptions of each program we are currently offering arranged by grade level. If you are interested in requesting one or more of these programs, please fill out the brief survey at the bottom of the page and the resources will be shared with you. If you have questions or would like additional information, contact Haley Grable at haleygrable@tmparksfoundation.org Elementary School Elementary School Middle School Middle School Snow Science Series - Albedo and the Global Ice Pack For grades 4-8. NGSS MS-PS3-4 & MS-ESS2-2. Read More Snow Science Series - Winter Adaptations For grades 4-8. NGSS MS-LS4-4. Read More Snow Science Series - Climate Change Activism For grades 4-8. NGSS MS-ESS3-5, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS3-1. Read More Snow Science Series - Snow and Ice For grades 4-8. NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-4, MS-ESS2-5. Read More Snow Science Series - Snowflakes For grades 4-8. NGSS MS-PS1-1 & MS-ESS2-5. Read More Animal Migrations For grades 6-8. NGSS MS-LS2-2, MS-LS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-ESS3-3. Read More High School For grades 9-12. NGSS HS-ESS2-2 & HS-LS2-7. Understanding Our Watershed Read More Request Resources Choose your lesson plans: Elementary School: Metamorphosis Elementary School: Water Quality Assessment Middle School: Snow Sciene Series - Albedo and the Global Ice Pack Middle School: Snow Science Series - Climate Change Activism Middle School: Snow Science Series - Snowflakes Middle School: Snow Science Series - Winter Adaptations Middle School: Snow Science Series - Snow and Ice Middle School: Animal Migrations High School: Understanding Our Watershed Request Now Thanks for submitting! Interested? Request access to one or more of the above programs by submitting the resource request form. Upon submission, we will contact you with program resources and additional information. High School Request Form