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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

La Fundación de Parques de los Prados Truckee es una organización privada sin fines de lucro que se incorporó en 2012 y recibió su determinación 501 (c) (3) en 2013. Parks Foundation protege y mejora la habitabilidad de nuestras comunidades a través del compromiso público, la educación y la sostenibilidad de nuestros parques. espacios abiertos y senderos. Cultivate awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of our parks Inspire individuals to take a proactive role in the preservation and improvement of our parks Serve as a fiscal sponsor for community-led initiatives to enhance park infrastructure. Strengthen the bond between community members and their parks. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation . Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation . Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation . Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation . 1/13

The Parks Rephotography Project Exhibition ​ Sparks Library starting March 14th ​ Check out our Parks Rephotography Exhibition at the Sparks Library 1125 12th St, Sparks, NV 89431 ​ Join us for the Project Reception on Thursday, March 14th anytime between 5pm and 7pm. Refreshments will be provided! ​ Historical Rephotography The historical component is a volunteer-driven initiative that strengthens our sense of place in Truckee Meadows. Historical photos from personal, public, and private collections are recreated by volunteer photographers to document long-term change in our parks. There are currently 22 historical and rephotographed images of parks in Truckee Meadows. These photographs have been recreated to show the effects of time, the environment, and public policy on our parks. Contemporary Rephotography The contemporary component is a volunteer-driven initiative where site stewards commit to taking one picture of the exact same park scene every three months. The goal is to create a continuous photographic record documenting change in our parks. Five of the site steward’s collections will be printed and displayed at the Rephotography reception event. For questions and comments, contact info@tmparksfoundation.org (775) 410-1702 View More on the Project Here

Register Now HIKE SCHEDULE El Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge es un programa orientado a objetivos para explorar senderos en todo el condado de Washoe. Establezca una meta, salga a explorar y únase a la Fundación de Parques todos los meses para una caminata guiada e interpretativa que explora la historia natural y cultural del área. Cómo Funciona 1. ESTABLEZCA SU META Decide cuántas millas quieres recorrer en el plazo de un año después de inscribirte en el Trails Challenge. Si usted es un empleado del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe, tenga en cuenta que solo tiene hasta el 31 de diciembre para completar el Desafío de Senderos ​ 2. CONSULTE EL HORARIO DE CAMINATA GUIADA ¡Marque su calendario para las caminatas a las que está interesado en asistir con nosotros! Exploraremos la biodiversidad local, la historia y los temas asociados del sendero. Las inscripciones están disponibles dos semanas antes de la caminata programada, ¡así que asegúrese de volver a consultar y registrarse con anticipación! ¡Encuentra el horario adjuntado aquí! ​ 3. SELECCIONA SUS SENDEROS Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico con herramientas para comenzar. Estos incluyen nuestro Registro de senderos para rastrear sus millas y la Guía de senderos de Truckee Meadows, que contiene una lista completa de los senderos del condado de Washoe. Decide qué senderos son los adecuados para ti y ... ​ 4. ¡SALGA Y EXPLORA! 5. REGISTRE SUS SENDEROS A MEDIDA Cuando complete un recorrido que sea parte del desafío, regístrelo en su registro de recorrido. Recuerde darse una palmadita en la espalda: ¡está en camino de lograr su objetivo! ​ 5. DEVUELVA SU REGISTRO DE TRAIL COMPLETADO Al acercarse al final de su año de suscripción, ¡recuerde enviarnos su registro de rutas! Una vez que haya completado y registrado al menos 5 millas y hasta 100 millas, envíenos su Trail Log completo. Puede enviar su registro por correo electrónico a bridget@tmparksfoundation.org o por correo a 50 Cowan Drive, Reno NV 89509. Poco después, le enviaremos su carta de finalización y el parche de acuerdo con el nivel de desafío que logró. ​ Los niveles de desafío incluyen: Pathfinder: 5 millas de senderos completados Explorer: 10 millas de senderos completados Aventurero: 25 millas de senderos completados Voyager: 50 millas de senderos completados Conquistador: 100 millas de senderos completados 1/1 Tasas de participación en Trails Challenge ¡Se anima a las familias a que asuman el desafío juntas! Individual $40.00 ​ Cada adult Adicional $35.00 (13años o más) ​ Niños. $10.00 (12 años o menor) Need Help Completing the Trails Challenge? Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation offers monthly guided hikes for trails challenge registrants. These guided hikes have a unique theme every month and are a great way to learn about the trails we're exploring. View the guided hike schedule Desafío de Senderos Beneficios Caminatas guiadas mensuales el cuarto sábado de cada mes (9 am-11am) La oportunidad de aprender sobre el ecosistema local. PDF / copia física de nuestro registro de senderos y la guía de ensayos de Truckee Meadows, que contiene información y mapas de la mayoría de nuestros senderos. ¡Ser parte de una comunidad de excursionistas! ¡La satisfacción de cumplir tu objetivo y convertirte en una persona más saludable! We want our programs to be accessible to all! If you need financial assistance or any special accommodation at all, please reach out to info@tmparksfoundation.org .

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Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge Registration The Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge is a goal-oriented program exploring trails throughout the Truckee Meadows. When you choose to join the Trails Challenge, you gain access to trail guides, a monthly newsletter, guided, interpretive hikes with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, and more! Once registered, your challenge lasts for one year. You must register as a Trails Challenge member to participate in this program. Still unsure about how the Trails Challenge works or difficulty signing up? We are here to help! Email info@tmparksfoundation.org with any questions. Registrations are manually processed, so please allow some processing time to receive your registration materials via email. Thank you! General Registration General public, WCSD, Washoe County registration form. Corporate Trails Challenge Registration Business registrations for up to 20 employees. Redeem Trails Challenge Certificate ​ Did you receive a Trails Challenge voucher as a gift or prize? Redeem it below! REGISTER REGISTER REDEEM VOUCHER

Top of Page History Project Goals Then and Now Project Partners Contact Form PROJECT OVERVIEW History THE TRUCKEE MEADOWS The broader Truckee Meadows area encompasses the bowl-shaped Truckee River valley bound to the west by the Sierra Nevada Range, and to the east by the Virginia Range and Pine Nut Mountains. The Truckee River, the life blood of the Truckee Meadows, begins at Lake Tahoe where it winds through the Sierra Nevadas and eventually terminates into Pyramid Lake. A major tributary of this river, Steamboat Creek, passes through the Rosewood Nature Study Area. Due to the vitality of the Truckee River, this region was once defined by its wetlands and meadows. However, with the surge of white settlers beginning in the 1840s, the landscape was greatly altered to meet the growing demands for water. The development of agriculture, mining, and settlements led to diversions, dams, canals, and ditches that destroyed the majority of its many wetlands. The 60 acres of marshland at the Rosewood Nature Study Area is one of these last remaining wetlands. Photo from usgs.gov LEARN WHY WETLANDS ARE SO IMPORTANT HERE PROPERTY HISTORY The site that is now the Rosewood Nature Study Area opened as a municipally-owned golf course in 1991. Due to the construction of Veterans Parkway, the Rosewood Lakes Golf Course was consequently decommissioned and permanently closed in 2015. After closure, the property fell into disrepair and invasive weed species took over. This deteriorated native wildlife habitat while also impacting site access for public use. In 2018 the City of Reno agreed to allow Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation (TMPF) to work on the site. In September 2019 AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technicians joined the team and began the restoration process. RESTORATION BEGINS Since restoration began in 2019, 28 AmeriCorps Restoration Technicians have served on the site, providing over 25,000 hours in service work. Much restoration work has also been done thanks to the help of many volunteers and project partners. One major means of improving the wetland ecosystem is through invasive plant species removal. So far over 60 acres of invasive species have been cleared at the Rosewood Nature Study Area. After removing invasive species, it is also important to repopulate the area with native plants. So far over 1,500 native plants have been added to the site. A large garden specifically designed to attract pollinators has also been planted. These efforts have already greatly improved the Rosewood Nature Study Area as a healthy site for local wildlife. Through bird and amphibian surveys conducted by the AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technicians, it is clear that the wetland will be an ideal home for a wide variety of animals, including many migratory birds, for years to come. SUPPORT THE PROJECT PLAN YOUR VISIT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC After nearly two full years of restoration work, the City of Reno granted TMPF up to a 50-year lease of the property. On June 12th, 2021 both the Visitor Center and roughly three miles of trails were officially opened to the public. The site is still being actively restored and there are plenty of opportunities for engaging the community in volunteer work and community science. In addition, the Rosewood Nature Study Area is a wonderful place for connecting with nature, walking, birdwatching, and even fishing. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Opening Day PROJECT VISION 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 Concept Plan 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. Cost Implementation Plan Watch this Video to Learn More! Then and Now Then and Now Circa 1959 Circa 2016 Circa 2020 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. Project Partners 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 PLAN YOUR VISIT SUPPORT THE PROJECT RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES Contact Form

¡Registra aquí! Información de caminata 2021 Trails Challenge Bundles El Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge es un programa orientado a objetivos para explorar senderos en todo el condado de Washoe. Establezca una meta, salga a explorar y únase a la Fundación de Parques todos los meses para una caminata guiada e interpretativa que explora la historia natural y cultural del área. Cómo Funciona 1. ESTABLEZCA SU META Decide cuántas millas quieres recorrer en el plazo de un año después de inscribirte en el Trails Challenge. Si usted es un empleado del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe, tenga en cuenta que solo tiene hasta el 31 de diciembre para completar el Desafío de Senderos ​ 2. CONSULTE EL HORARIO DE CAMINATA GUIADA ¡Marque su calendario para las caminatas a las que está interesado en asistir con nosotros! Exploraremos la biodiversidad local, la historia y los temas asociados del sendero. Las inscripciones están disponibles dos semanas antes de la caminata programada, ¡así que asegúrese de volver a consultar y registrarse con anticipación! ¡Encuentra el horario adjuntado aquí! ​ 3. SELECCIONA SUS SENDEROS Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico con herramientas para comenzar. Estos incluyen nuestro Registro de senderos para rastrear sus millas y la Guía de senderos de Truckee Meadows, que contiene una lista completa de los senderos del condado de Washoe. Decide qué senderos son los adecuados para ti y ... ​ 4. ¡SALGA Y EXPLORA! 5. REGISTRE SUS SENDEROS A MEDIDA Cuando complete un recorrido que sea parte del desafío, regístrelo en su registro de recorrido. Recuerde darse una palmadita en la espalda: ¡está en camino de lograr su objetivo! ​ 5. DEVUELVA SU REGISTRO DE TRAIL COMPLETADO Al acercarse al final de su año de suscripción, ¡recuerde enviarnos su registro de rutas! Una vez que haya completado y registrado al menos 5 millas y hasta 100 millas, envíenos su Trail Log completo. Puede enviar su registro por correo electrónico a bridget@tmparksfoundation.org o por correo a 50 Cowan Drive, Reno NV 89509. Poco después, le enviaremos su carta de finalización y el parche de acuerdo con el nivel de desafío que logró. ​ Los niveles de desafío incluyen: Pathfinder: 5 millas de senderos completados Explorer: 10 millas de senderos completados Aventurero: 25 millas de senderos completados Voyager: 50 millas de senderos completados Conquistador: 100 millas de senderos completados Tasas de participación en Trails Challenge ¡Se anima a las familias a que asuman el desafío juntas! Individual $40.00 ​ Cada adult Adicional $35.00 (13años o más) ​ Niños. $10.00 (12 años o menor) Desafío de Senderos Beneficios Caminatas guiadas mensuales el cuarto sábado de cada mes (9 am-11am) La oportunidad de aprender sobre el ecosistema local. PDF / copia física de nuestro registro de senderos y la guía de ensayos de Truckee Meadows, que contiene información y mapas de la mayoría de nuestros senderos. ¡Ser parte de una comunidad de excursionistas! ¡La satisfacción de cumplir tu objetivo y convertirte en una persona más saludable! El Desafío Senderos es parte del movimiento global "Parques Saludables Gente Saludable". Esta iniciativa "trabaja para promover el hecho de que todos los parques, tanto urbanos como silvestres, son piedras angulares de la salud física, mental y espiritual, el bienestar social y la sostenibilidad del planeta". Haz clic aquí para saber más ! Si tiene alguna pregunta o desea obtener más información, llame al (775) 410-1702 o envíe un correo electrónico a info@tmparksfoundation.org ​ Por favor contáctenos para el registro de grupos grandes.

WE NEED YOUR HELP In an effort to reduce dog waste in the parks, Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, the City of Reno, and Truckee Meadows Storm Water Permit Coordinating Committee have teamed up to support volunteers maintain over 60 Mutt Stations in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County parks. With the help of our community, we will significantly improve the quality of our parks and promote a healthy environment for current and future generations who recreate at our local parks. VOLUNTEER Doggie Ambassador Opportunities Doggie Ambassador With the support of the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for restocking and maintaining Mutt Stations designated to this project. Project Advocate Educate the public about dog waste awareness by going to the parks along the river and providing dog bags and educational materials to the community. Download your copy of the Dog Waste Awareness brochure. THANK YOU! Thank you, Healthy Tails, for your donation of 1,000 Dog Bag Leash Dispensers! Thank you, Natural Paws of Galena and the Storm Water Permit Coordinating Committee for your help with getting 200,000 dog waste bags donated to the Doggie Ambassador Project!

Voting is Closed! Your photos have been received and the votes have been tallied! Scroll down to view the winners in these 5 categories: Animal Friends , Landscape , Macro , Urban Fall , and Parks Foundation Friends ! Keep an eye out for the holiday post cards with the winning photos. Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest, we are incredibly grateful for all your support! Stay tuned for our photo contest next year! Animal Friends *WINNER- Marcial Reiley Winner! Landscape *WINNER- Marie Nygren Winner! Macro *WINNER- Chris Rust Winner! Urban Fall *WINNER- Amber Joiner Winner! Parks Foundation Pals *WINNER- Alayna Wood Winner! Thank you to our Participants! Over the last month, we've received over 83 submissions from 36 photographers. We hope you had fun participating in our photo contest. We certainly enjoyed seeing everyone's talent and creativity. Thank you for helping us capture the beauty of the season in the Truckee Meadows!

Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp Donate Today Goal : The Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation in partnership with the US Forest Service (USFS), Nevada Department of Transportation, and Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp Committee is working to install a pedestrian accessibility ramp between the north and south boardwalks in the area known as Tahoe Meadows. ​ Location : The Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp will be located at the Tahoe Meadows Trailhead connecting to the north and south boardwalks, east of Mount Rose Highway 431, south of Mt. Rose Summit in Washoe County, Nevada. ​ Community Benefits : The existing boardwalk pedestrian system, constructed over the past 10 years by the USFS, was built with stairway connections to Hwy 431. The existing stairways do not provide full accessibility to users with limited or restricted mobility, ie, wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Currently, access to the Tahoe Meadows boardwalks and associated boardwalks are connected to the roadside parking area by 2 sets of stairs located on the north and south access entrances to the Tahoe Meadows boardwalk system. The Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, USFS, and the Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp Committee propose the installation of the accessibility ramp at the roadside trailhead to provide enhanced equity of access to the boardwalks and improve the quality of the recreational experience. The improvements will support the use of the recreational facility for all users with any ability to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Tahoe Meadows. ​ Current Access to Tahoe Meadows Boardwalk: Site Map: Thank you to all the community members supporting this project. Donate today to help with the Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp! Donate Today

PLANNING YOUR VISIT The Rosewood Nature Study Area is a beautiful 219-acre marshland that is being actively restored and studied by Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation staff and AmeriCorps members. Currently, there are roughly 2.5 miles of trails that are partially paved with some areas of smoothed gravel. A Visitor Center on the property provides educational and informational materials for both children and adults. The Nature Study Area is perfect for walking, birdwatching, fishing, and engaging in community science. DOWNLOAD MAP Peavine Pete DOWNLOAD SELF-GUIDED TOUR Hours Please note: Hours are subject to change based on weather or staffing Trails: Monday 8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm Closed Sunday Visitor Center : Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 6:30pm Closed Sunday and Monday Park Rules Gates will be locked after trail closing time Stay on the trail Do not feed or disturb the wildlife Fishing only in designated areas - fish at your own risk No fishing on west side of Veterans Parkway No swimming No bikes or motorized vehicles on the trails No dogs, pets, or horses No smoking or vaping No fires, barbecues, or stoves No alcohol No glass containers General Tips Trail access and Visitor Center are located at 6800 Pembroke Drive There is plenty of accessible parking Please pack out all trash or use the limited trash cans provided Please note that there is little shade and seating on the trails Parking lot is accessed from Pembroke Drive ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SUPPORT THE PROJECT Click through the gallery below to see photos of the wetland and its inhabitants! 1/35