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Park-based programs, STEM activities for kids, building connections with nature. Healthy Parks Healthy People encourages a healthy lifestyle. Nature-centric. Park Sustainability. Parks District Initiative Because our members wrote letters, called their assembly members, senators, and Governor Sandoval, A.B. 379 became a law. This means that the real work to create a Parks, Recreation, Trails, Open Spaces, and Natural Resource district in Washoe County is just getting started. Washoe County, Reno, and Sparks have cut our park budgets up to 50% in the past 10 years. Recovery of those budgets has not occurred and infrastructure is failing. Assemblywoman Amber Joiner has introduced a bill (A.B. 379) that will allow us to consider alternative funding mechanisms to support our parks, trails, and open spaces. Update June 5, 2017: Success! Governor Sandoval signed A.B. 379 into law today! This means the real work to create a Parks, Recreation, Trails, Open Spaces, and Natural Resource district in Washoe County is just getting started. We give a huge thank you to everyone who wrote and called their assembly members, senators, and Governor Sandoval. We couldn't have done it without your help! Update May 30, 2017: Thanks to citizens who called their state senators in support of the bill, A.B. 379 passed a Senate floor vote 13-7. The bill moved back to the Assembly for concurrence and was finalized and enrolled. That means to become a law, it only needs Governor Sandoval's signature. Write Governor Sandoval or call his office today and tell him we need options on how we fund our parks (sample letter below). Update May 23, 2017: The final amended A.B. 379 will receive a vote on the Senate floor later this week (date to be determined). Write to your senator now telling them you support passage of this bill that would allow us to decide on how we want to fund our parks. Update May 16, 2017: An amended A.B. 379 has been submitted and is scheduled for the Senate Gov’t Affairs Committee Work Session today Wednesday, May 17th at 1:00 Room 2135. Update April 28, 2017: A.B. 379 passed the Assembly on April 25th with 34 yeahs and 8 nays and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Government Affairs and will be heard Wed, May 3rd at 1:30 PM, Room 2135. A.B. 379 FAQs A.B. 379 Talking Points A.B. 379, Final Version Check out the letter we sent to Governor Sandoval

Student Stewards Wint er Break Cam p Winter Wetland Stewards at Rosewood Nature Study Area, Reno Thank you for a great camp! Click here to register for Spring Break Camp. About Our Science Camps Join Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation for exciting outdoor adventures as we turn our local parks into learning laboratories! During Winter Break, we offer 3 days of Student Stewards Camp, an extension of our Student Stewards Program. Connect to the natural world through outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, experiments, games, crafts, and more! The Student Stewards Camp is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), standards-based option for school vacation. Scholarships are available! About Our Camp Educators All our Camp Educators: Are First aid and CPR certified Hold at minimum a bachelor's degree in a STEAM-related field Are experienced working with children and Are passionate about outdoor education! About Our Camp Health Guidelines We take the health and safety of our community very seriously. Although we are very excited to see your smiling faces, we are following local health regulations and may need to update camp policies, or even cancel or move camp unexpectedly. All campers and camp educators must also follow our Camp Covid-19 Policy . 2024 Winter Camp Winter Wetland Stewards January 3rd - 5th Winter Wetland Stewards camp will provide an opportunity for campers to learn and explore outdoor winter survival skills and challenges! Parents and guardians will also be invited to join in on the fun each afternoon! Important Facts Who: Students ages 8-12* *We will not have Junior Counselors for our fall or winter camps. We look forward to welcoming the JC Team in the spring! Where: Rosewood Nature Study Area Students can be picked up and dropped off at Rosewood Nature Study Area. 6800 Pembroke Drive, Reno, NV 89502. Much of camp will take place outdoors, so please make sure your student is wearing weather appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes. When: Wednesday-Friday, 9am - 4pm (Extended Hours 8am - 5:30pm) Regular camp hours are 9:00am-4:00pm. Parents/guardians will need to sign their students out with a photo ID before heading home. Extended hours (8:00am-5:30 pm) are available for an additional fee. Please be aware, parents/guardians CANNOT be later than 5:30pm to pick-up students. There are no afternoon extended hours on Fridays. Tuition Camp registration starts at $150 per student. Scholarships are available! Tuition for a camper is $125 + a $25 non-refundable deposit. Extended hours (8am - 5:30 pm) are available for an additional fee. Please be aware, if parents/guardians are late to pick-up students (later than 5:30 pm), late fees will be charged. Lunch is included with tuition for Winter camp! Scholarships Need-based scholarships of varying levels are available. If you are interested, please complete the scholarship application during registration. Scholarship applications are reviewed within 5 business days. If you have any questions please email Bradley, bradley@tmparksfoundation.org. Cancellation Policy If your student is unable to attend a week of camp for which they are registered, please contact us. If a cancellation occurs at least 7 days before the camp is scheduled to begin, refunds are available. Deposits are non-refundable. More Info Why Winter Break Camp? According to Peter Scales and the American Camp Association, "Camp is one of the few institutions where young people can experience and satisfy their need for physical activity, creative expression and true participation in a community environment. Most schools don't satisfy all these needs." There is a projected 14% increase in STEM-related jobs, but only 16% of high school students are proficient in STEM subjects. With our STEAM, standards-based curriculum at the Student Stewards Winte Break Camp, students will be better prepared for high school and beyond!

Discover Your Parks Walks Discover Your Parks Walks (or DYP Walks) are hour-long guided walks where you can explore a new location and learn about the unique and varied ecology and history of parks in our area. Click the images below for complete schedules! Questions or concerns? Contact info@tmparksfoundation.org or 775-410-1702. Tuesday mornings @ 10:00am starting Jan. 7th, 2020 Thursday evenings @ 6:00pm April 2nd, 2020 - Sept. 24th, 2020 Bowers Mansion Fall Walk Click here to learn more about the Dementia Friendly Nature Walks Check back in the fall for more details on this fun walk Full 2020 schedule

Sobre Nosotros Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation es una organización incorporada y sin fines de lucro basada en Reno, Nevada. Se fundó en el 2012 debido a la preocupación de miembros de la comunidad sobre los desafíos a los que se enfrentaron (y se enfrentan) nuestros parques. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation busca mejorar la calidad de vida de todos los ciudadanos de Truckee Meadows mediante el asegurar el mejoramiento de nuestros parques y su sustentabilidad a largo plazo. Con su ayuda, nosotros apoyamos a los parques y a los miembros de nuestra comunidad de diversas maneras. ¡Gracias por su patrocinio! A través de la iniciativa de Parques Saludables - Gente Saludable: Truckee Meadows , TMPF ofrece programas recreativos y educacionales basados en los parques locales. Estos programas buscan aumentar la conciencia, aprecio, y protección ambiental de nuestros parques. Nuestros programas son (siglas en inglés): Guardianes Estudiantiles de los Parques (SSP) El Programa de Guardianes Estudiantiles de los Parques es un programa de educación ambiental con un currículo STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Matemáticas; siglas en inglés) basado en estándares de educación NGSS y Common Core. El programa usa la ciencia ciudadana para proveer a los estudiantes una experiencia real en las ciencias y para que se conecten con sus parques locales. Los parques se convierten en laboratorios de enseñanza donde los estudiantes aprenden sobre su medio ambiente y recolectan datos para proyectos de investigación a nivel local y nacional. El programa demuestra a los estudiantes el valor de los campos STEM y la demanda creciente de trabajos STEM. El programa prepara a los estudiantes a triunfar en la educación universitaria y carreras en las ciencias. Nuestros tres módulos son: Sondeo de aves acuáticas (en conjunto con la Lahontan Audubon Society) Sondeo de artrópodos (en conjunto con el Departamento de Agricultura de Nevada) Sondeo de suelos (en conjunto con científicos de suelos de la Universidad de Nevada-Reno) Ofrecemos campamentos STEAM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte, Matemáticas; siglas en inglés) en las vacaciones de primavera y verano para estudiantes de escuela intermedia. Estos campamentos fueron desarollados como una extensión de la misión y objetivos de educación de SSP. Cada semana tiene un tema científico diferente. Los mismos son campamentos diurnos. Hay becas disponibles. Programa de Naturalistas Juveniles (JNP) El Programa de Naturalistas Juveniles es un programa gratuito al aire libre para niños(as) de todas las edades. Acompáñenos el segundo sábado de cada mes (excepto en diciembre) para descubrir y aprender sobre las plantas, animales y el medio ambiente en nuestros parques locales. Cada programa incluye una caminata para fomentar la apreciación y protección ambiental de nuestros parques. Este programa provee una experiencia divertida para toda la familia. Los padres e hijos(as) permanecerán juntos durante el programa. En esta página encontrará enlaces para registrarse en un programa en su mes de elección. Así podemos preparar materiales suficientes para todos los participantes. Desafío de Senderismo de Truckee Meadows (TMTC) El Desafío de Senderismo de Truckee Meadows es un programa autodirigido y orientado a la meta de cada caminante al explorar las veredas por todo Truckee Meadows. Tiene cinco niveles de dificultad para escoger. Escoja su nivel de dificultad y comience a sentir los beneficios físicos y mentales de pasar tiempo al aire libre. ¡Explore sus parques! Al registrarse, se le dará un libro guía junto con un folleto de las veredas en Reno, Sparks y el condado Washoe. Registre sus millas en la guía y devuelva la misma a TMPF cuando complete el nivel de dificultad que escogió. Se llevarán a cabo caminatas con guía el cuarto sábado de cada mes (excepto diciembre) para ayudarle a completar su desafío. Cada caminata durará dos horas y cubrirá alrededor de dos millas. El calendario está disponible aquí . Tiene un año desde su fecha de registro para completar el desafío. Se le regalará una camiseta al finalizarlo. Costo de registro: $40 adulto, $35 cada adulto adicional, y $10 niños(as). Caminatas Descubre tus Parques (DYP) Las Caminatas Descubre tus Parques (o Caminatas DYP) son caminatas interpretativas y de paso lento que duran una hora. El propósito de estas caminatas es ayudarle a explorar un lugar nuevo y aprender sobre la ecología y la historia de los parques en nuestra área. Las caminatas DYP se llevan a cabo los jueves a las 6:00pm o 7:00pm, y desde abril hasta septiembre. Las caminatas cubren entre 0.5 - 1.5 millas. Vea el calendario aquí . El Proyecto de Refotografía de los Parques El Proyecto de Refotografía de los Parques es una iniciativa gratis e impulsada por voluntarios que ayuda a fortalecer nuestro sentido de pertenencia en Truckee Meadows a través de fotografías. Este proyecto tiene dos componentes: Fotografía Contemporánea y Fotografía Histórica . Los Delegados de un Parque ("Site Stewards") son voluntarios que toman fotografías durante cada estación de los mismos objetos y escenas de un parque específico en Truckee Meadows. Las fotos se suben a nuestra colección en línea para el deleite del público. Esto es parte de una cronología en crecimiento de nuestros parques locales. Si quiere unirse como voluntario, haga clic aquí para registrarse. Para más información, lea el Manual del Proyecto de Refotografía de los Parques en Truckee Meadows. Patrocinio Fiscal Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation trabaja en conjunto con miembros de la comunidad, agencias municipales, y negocios locales para lograr nuestras metas para los parques. Nuestros convenios de patrocinio fiscal permiten que ciudadanos interesados sin el estatus de 501 (c) (3) puedan recaudar fondos para proyectos específicos. Las donaciones hechas a través del patrocinio fiscal son usualmente desgravables según las leyes federales. Patrocinios potenciales incluyen desde inversiones sustanciales de capital hasta proyectos a corto plazo, tales como bebederos. Para más información, visite nuestra página de Patrocinio Fiscal . A través de nuestra campaña de compromiso con la comunidad y conciencia pública, nosotros informamos al público de los triunfos y desafíos a los que se enfrentan los administradores de los parques, y proveemos un foro para que los usuarios de los parques expresen sus preocupaciones y combinen sus fuerzas para apoyo. Membresía Su membresía anual con TMPF es la mejor manera en que puede apoyarnos. Su contribución nos ayudará a lograr nuestra misión de mejorar la calidad de vida de todos los ciudadanos de Truckee Meadows al asegurar las mejoras a nuestros parques y su sostenibilidad a largo plazo. Usted puede solicitar que su contribución permanezca anónima si así lo desea. Le recomendamos que se convierta en un miembro recurrente a través de pagos anuales directos a TMPF con PayPal. Puede también hacer un solo pago y convertirse en miembro sólo por un año . Usted tiene la opción de enviar su registro de miembro por correo. Haga clic aquí para descargar el formulario. Contáctenos ¡Nos encantaría saber de usted! No dude en visitar nuestra oficina, en llamarnos, o escribirnos por correo electrónico. Déjenos saber si tiene preguntas, comentarios, sugerencias o preocupaciones. Si quiere saber más sobre cómo convertirse en un(a) voluntario(a) de nuestros programas, no dude en contactarnos . Dirección: 50 Cowan Drive Reno, NV 89509 Horario: Lunes-Viernes, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Teléfono: (775) 410-1702 Correo electrónico: info@tmparksfoundation.org

COVID-19 Past Updates Updated 6/19/2020 All members of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation have transitioned to telecommuting as of 3/17/2020 while striving to maintain day to day operations, fundraising, and virtual programming initiatives. In the best interest of the health and safety of our community members, all programs and events for May and June have been transitioned to virtual delivery. This includes the following walks, hikes, and events: Discover Your Parks Walks: Virtual Only Thursday, May 7th, 2020: Mayberry Park Thursday, May 14th, 2020: Idlewild Park Thursday, May 21st, 2020: Glendale Park Thursday, May 28th, 2020: Lockwood Park Loop Trail Thursday, June 4th, 2020: Bartley Ranch Regional Park Thursday, June 11th, 2020: Deer Park Thursday, June 18th, 2020: Rainbow Ridge Park Thursday, June 25th, 2020: Hidden Valley Inner Loop Trail **Now Available: Virtual park tour videos and printable one-page park guides for self-guided exploration! Check out our website here to see the virtual materials for your next self-guided adventure. Member's Only Hike & Wildflower Walk Postponed until further notice All members have been contacted regarding this event via email. Not a member yet? Click here to learn more about supporting the Parks Foundation. Junior Naturals Passport Program: Virtual Only until August 2020 Check out the JNATS scavenger hunt challenge on our Facebook page! **Stay tuned for more information about at-home activity videos, take-home kits, and more! Make sure to follow the Student Stewards Science YouTube channel for the latest at-home activities that bring parks and hands-on science to your kitchen table! Dementia Friendly Nature Walks: Postponed until further notice **Now Available: Weekly newsletter with photo and video updates from phenology points! Not signed up? Contact info@tmparksfoundation.org to be added to the list! To continue providing valuable in-park experience to the members of our community, we will be creating and distributing virtual park outlines, blog posts, Park of the Week videos, and more. To support these new initiatives, please make a gift to the Innovation and Inspiration Fund . Your contribution can help bring us closer together through new connections to our natural spaces. For more information about safely using parks and open spaces during the process of reopening Nevada, check out these resources from Washoe County: What’s Open? Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space Updates Updated 5/4/2020 All members of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation have transitioned to telecommuting as of 3/17/2020 while striving to maintain day to day operations, fundraising, and virtual programming initiatives. In observation of Governor Sissolak's most recent press conference, the Parks Foundation will abide by the stay-at-home order until May 15, 2020. In the best interest of the health and safety of our community members, all programs and events have been transitioned to virtual delivery. This includes the following walks, hikes, and events: Discover Your Parks Walks: Virtual Only Thursday, May 7th, 2020: Mayberry Park Thursday, May 14th, 2020: Idlewild Park **Now Available: Virtual park tour videos and printable one-page park guides for self-guided exploration! Check out our website here to see the virtual materials for your next self-guided adventure. Member's Only Hike & Wildflower Walk Postponed until further notice All members have been contacted regarding this event via email. Not a member yet? Click here to learn more about supporting the Parks Foundation. Junior Naturals Passport Program: Cancelled until June 2020 Check out the JNATS scavenger hunt challenge on our Facebook page! **Stay tuned for more information about at-home activity videos, take-home kits, and more! Make sure to follow the Student Stewards Science YouTube channel for the latest at-home activities that bring parks and hands-on science to your kitchen table! Dementia Friendly Nature Walks: Cancelled until June 2020. **Now Available: Weekly newsletter with photo and video updates from phenology points! Not signed up? Contact info@tmparksfoundation.org to be added to the list! To continue providing valuable in-park experience to the members of our community, we will be creating and distributing virtual park outlines, blog posts, Park of the Week videos, and more. To support these new initiatives, please make a gift to the Innovation and Inspiration Fund . Your contribution can help bring us closer together through new connections to our natural spaces. Updated 4/6/2020 All members of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation have transitioned to telecommuting as of 3/17/2020 while striving to maintain day to day operations, fundraising, and programming initiatives. In the best interest of the health and safety of our community members, all programs and events have been transitioned to virtual delivery until May 2020. This includes the following walks, hikes, and events: Discover Your Parks Walks: Virtual Only Thursday, April 9th, 2020: Tom Cooke Trail Thursday, April 16th, 2020: Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area Thursday, April 23rd, 2020: Huffaker Hills Lakeview Loop Thursday, April 30th, 2020: Rancho San Rafael May Arboretum **Now Available: Virtual park tour videos and printable one-page park guides for self-guided exploration! Check out our website here to see the virtual materials from last week's park, Sparks Marina. Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge: Virtual Only Saturday, April 25th, 2020: Ballardini Ranch **Stay tuned for virtual tour videos and printable park guides for self-guided exploration! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. Junior Naturals Passport Program: Cancelled until May 2020 **Stay tuned for more information about at-home activity videos, take-home kits, and more! Make sure to follow the Student Stewards Science YouTube channel for the latest at-home activities that bring parks and hands-on science to your kitchen table! Dementia Friendly Nature Walks: Cancelled until June 2020. **Now Available: Weekly newsletter with photo and video updates from phenology points! Not signed up? Contact info@tmparksfoundation.org to be added to the list! To continue providing valuable in-park experience to the members of our community, we will be creating and distributing virtual park outlines, blog posts, Park of the Week videos, and more. To support these new initiatives, please make a gift to the Innovation and Inspiration Fund . Your contribution can help bring us closer together through new connections to our natural spaces. Updated 3/25/2020 All members of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation have transitioned to telecommuting as of 3/17/2020 while striving to maintain day to day operations, fundraising, and programming initiatives. In the best interest of the health and safety of our community members, all programs and events have been cancelled until 4/23/2020. This includes the Discover Your Parks Walks on Thursday, 4/2/2020, 4/9/2020, and 4/16/2020. We encourage all community members to continue utilizing their parks and open spaces while practicing safe and responsible social distancing. To continue providing valuable in-park experience to the members of our community, we will be creating and distributing virtual park outlines, blog posts, Park of the Week videos, and more. To support these new initiatives, please make a gift to the Innovation and Inspiration Fund . Your contribution can help bring us closer together through new connections to our natural spaces. Updated: 3/16/2020 In order to protect the best interests of our program participants, Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation has been working diligently to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. However, after much deliberation and consideration, the Parks Foundation has moved to cancel all programs and special events through the end of March 2020. As new information is provided by the CDC, Health Department and the Board of Directors, the Parks Foundation will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our workplace and community. Please make sure to follow our social media pages and sign-up for our newsletter to receive real-time notifications and updates about our programs and events. Listed below are additional precautions and program cancellations being implemented to help reduce the spread of the cold, flu and COVID-19. Spring Break Science Camp: Cancelled for March Cancelled. Additional information will be provided to camp participants directly via email. Dementia Friendly Nature Walks: Tuesdays, Cancelled Until June 2020 In partnership with the Parks Foundation, The Sanford Center for Aging takes seriously the public health concerns about the COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) and the special risks it poses to elders, adults living with chronic diseases, and their caretakers. Because of this, the Dementia Friendly Nature Walks will be postponed until at least June 1, 2020. We will contact participants directly when the program is scheduled to resume. Please be assured that our mission of serving elders will not change as we do everything we can during this challenging time to continue serving the community. We encourage everyone to take precautions for your own protection and safety as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the Washoe County Health District . To continuously support the health and well-being of our community, the Sanford Center for Aging will be readily available via social media (Facebook) and email at wellness.sca@gmail.com . Members Only Birding Event & Hike: Cancelled for March 21st Cancelled. Additional information will be provided to registered participants via email. Hike with a Shelter Dog Day: Cancelled for March 30th Cancelled. Additional information about any potential rescheduling will be posted on our website and social media pages. Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge: Cancelled for March 28th The Washoe Lake Sand Dune Hike is cancelled for March. More information to follow regarding hikes from April-December. Jr. Naturalist Program: Cancelled for April 11th Cancelled for April 11th with re-evaluation pending closer to May. Discover Your Parks Walks: Regular Schedule: Thursdays, April - September Continuing as scheduled for now with re-evaluation pending closer to April. Summer Science Camp Regular Schedule: June 8th - August 7th For now, continuing as scheduled. The Parks Foundation is still open and operating as usual with the following precautions in place: Increasing the amount of regular cleaning and disinfecting at all office locations. Asking members and staff to stay home if they (or someone in their home) are feeling sick. Evaluating and preparing Tele-Service options as needed. Promoting good hygiene in the workplace including: Washing your hands often with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Sneezing into your elbow, shirt or tissue instead of using your hands. Avoiding shaking hands. Avoiding close contact with a sick person, if possible (6ft of space). Avoiding touching your face or mouth. Cleaning and disinfecting areas that might be infected with flu germs, especially any shared surfaces including doorknobs, handles, and light switches, as well as other hard surfaces in your workspace and frequently used items. Questions or Concerns? Contact us at info@tmparksfoundation.org

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Go to this page for more information on how to become a member of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation! Haga una contribución única para convertirse en miembro durante un año. Elige esta opción Formulario de membresía sostenida Formulario de membresía anual ¡Su membresía es la mejor manera de apoyar a la Fundación de Parques y sus programas favoritos de la Fundación de Parques! ¡Las membresías también incluyen beneficios increíbles como invitaciones a eventos exclusivos para miembros durante todo el año! ¡Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información sobre nuestros niveles de membresía, beneficios y más! Con su ayuda, la Fundación de Parques puede continuar apoyando a los parques y a nuestra comunidad a través de programas como el Programa Student Stewards , las caminatas Discover Your Parks , el Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge y el Programa Junior Naturalist . . Muchas gracias por su apoyo. ¡Es gracias a los miembros generosos de la comunidad como usted que podemos conectar a las personas con sus parques!

Are you looking to give back to the trails community? TMT Trail Days will consist of light maintenance of trails throughout the Truckee Meadows. Training, tools and helmets will be provided Join Washoe County Parks, Biggest Little Trail Stewardship, and Truckee Meadows Trails for TMT TRAIL DAYS! Check Out Previous Trail Days Below:

With community input, the City of Reno and the Somersett Owners Association have partnered to design and build a new park in West Somersett. 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. Bids for Access Ramp Construction are now open Submission Guidlines 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

Visit this page to learn more about the proposed Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area! RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES THE WORTH OF WETLANDS Wetlands are just as their name describes - wet lands. Wetlands come in many forms such as swamps, bogs, or marshlands - the latter of which is found here at the Nature Study Area. Prior to the 1970s, wetlands were seen as wastelands. It was common for wetlands to be destroyed in order to develop land for agriculture, industry, and housing. Many modern cities are built upon drained wetlands. In fact, Reno and the greater Truckee Meadows were once defined by their wetlands. It is estimated that Nevada has lost over 52% of its wetlands since European settlement. Today, wetlands are still threatened by human causes such as water diversions, industrial and agricultural waste, land development, prolonged drought, and other effects of climate change. Overall, the United States continues to lose approximately 50,000 acres of wetlands each year. Wetlands are an incredibly important ecosystem. They provide a vast number of services to both humans and the environment. Click the image to learn some of the crucial benefits that wetlands, such as the one here at the Nature Study Area, provide. SUPPORT OUR RESTORATION EFFORTS Check Out the Nature Study Area's Trail Cameras! The Wetland Restoration Technicians place trail cameras around the Rosewood Nature Study Area so that we can get an idea on the wildlife we have on the property and how they are using the wetland! Check out this video to learn more about how the trail cameras work! Check out these photos we have captured using our trail cameras! Yellow-bellied Marmot This marmot is small because it is still just a baby! Marmot babies are known as pups. A family of marmots started living out of an old paddle boat left on the property. Black-crowned Night Heron Bigfoot? Our trail cameras capture more than just animals - sometimes they pick up plants blowing in the wind, cars driving by, or people walking around the Nature Study Area. Yellow-bellied Marmot This marmot is small because it is still just a baby! Marmot babies are known as pups. A family of marmots started living out of an old paddle boat left on the property. 1/8 TRAIL CAMERA WEB MAP Printable Activities for Kids! Rosewood Nature Study Area Scavenger Hunt Rosewood Nature Study Area BINGO Activity Pollinator Maze Activity Wetland Coloring Pages PLAN YOUR VISIT Plants & Animals of the Rosewood Nature Study Area Common Birds Quiz: What Bird are You? Quiz: What Plant are You? BIODIVERSITY OF THE TRUCKEE MEADOWS INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT GUIDES