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Community Resources

iNaturalist

iNaturalist

One of the world’s most popular nature apps, iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals around you. Get connected with a community of over a million scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature! What’s more, by recording and sharing your observations, you’ll create research quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature. iNaturalist is a joint initiative by the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society.

NDOW at Oxbow

NDOW at Oxbow

This site serves the public as a model for the State of Nevada for the Wildlife Education and Aquatic Education programs offered by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The US Fish and Wildlife Service also recognizes the Oxbow Nature Study Area as a national model for a successful urban nature center.

The Abbi Agency

The Abbi Agency

The Abbi Agency offers creative marketing and public relations strategies that are tailored to address today's wide variety of social media and traditional media. The Abbi Agency has designated the Truckee Meadows Park Foundation as a non-profit organization for its “Do Good Stuff” committee.

City of Sparks - Parks and Recreation

City of Sparks - Parks and Recreation

View the current activity guide, sign up for intramural sports, or just see what else Sparks Parks and Recreation has to offer.

GoGreenLocally

GoGreenLocally

Based in Sun Valley, Nevada, GoGreenLocally is a nonprofit information hub and online resource designed to help concerned citizens take action at the grassroots level to clean and repair the environment, protect our natural resources, and work for a more sustainable world. The GoGreenLocally directory supports eco-conscious choices in cities and towns across the United States by featuring local events, businesses, groups/nonprofits, promotions, projects, and online resources.

Truckee River Guide

Truckee River Guide

Kelsey McCutcheon, a journalism student at UNR, is creating an online field guide to the wildlife of the Truckee River at truckeeriverguide.org and needs her help. She can use this site to learn about local species and explore an interactive map of recent wildlife sightings or add to the site by submitting her own wildlife photos, observations, and information on local species. For more information, contact Kelsey at kelseymccutcheon@gmail.com.

20 walks in 20 minutes from the Reno Presentation

20 walks in 20 minutes from the Reno Presentation

A presentation by Nathan Daniel, CEO of TMPF, focusing on 20 hikes that are near the heart of Reno. Enjoy!

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

A local 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the Truckee Meadows region beautiful through beautification, advocacy, cleanliness and education since 1989!

Nevada Land Trust

Nevada Land Trust

The Nevada Land Trust (NLT), established in 1998 as the Nevada Land Conservancy, is a private, non-profit land trust dedicated to preserving and protecting Nevada's open spaces and special places for future generations. As the state's first "born in Nevada" land trust, we can meet Nevada's conservation needs by partnering with landowners, businesses, environmental organizations, and public officials.

City of Reno - Parks, Recreation and Community Services

City of Reno - Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Find out what news and events are happening in the PRCS division. Plus, find the interactive park and trail map created by The Code for Reno team during National Civic Piracy Day.

Washoe County Community Services Department - Regional Parks and Open Spaces

Washoe County Community Services Department - Regional Parks and Open Spaces

Come here to find a complete list of events, volunteer opportunities, park maps, and anything else you may need related to Washoe County Regional Parks.

GREENevada

GREENevada

GREENevada stands for "Growing Resources for Environmental Education in Nevada" or Resources for Environmental Education in Nevada. Its mission is to foster sustainability through environmental education and leadership.

Become an AmeriCorps Host Site

Are you looking to get things done in our community? Apply today to become a host site for AmeriCorps members! Applications are currently being accepted.

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