Your Support Provides Solace to Those in Need! |
|
|
How Will You Rejuvenate this Spring? Through this continued season of uncertainty, let Spring be a time of rejuvenation, progress and triumph. We will see new growth, animals will begin to stir, and warm beams of sunshine will pour over our community members' faces. Spending time in nature has strong healing properties that improve your mood, boost your immune system, and promote overall wellness. With no clear end in sight, we need your continued support to ensure your parks are here for you, to support your physical and mental health, and connect us all again. Your support helps care for our parks, so these spaces can continue to take care of you! If you would like to learn more about our work or how you can register for our upcoming programs, please visit our website here. Ready to take virtual learning outdoors to have real-life fun and earn cool prizes? Download The G.E.T. Outdoors app today for an exciting adventure with you and your family! Each week, you and your kids will unlock 3 new parks and a bonus quest. As you explore parks and complete quests, you will learn about the amazing science woven into our local parks. To learn more about this new initiative, click here. -Camille Iannacchione Membership Coordinator VISTA, camille@tmparksfoundation.org |
|
|
Hello there, I'm Sam, Health and Wellness Education Coordinator VISTA! I'm from Washington State and received my BA in Recreation from Western Washington University. I have spent time all over the US working as a guide in paddling, hiking, backpacking, wilderness therapy and more. In my free time, I love spending time outdoors, climbing, backpacking, hiking, and looking at plants. |
|
|
Investing in your open spaces is investing in yourself! |
|
|
With the looming financial repercussions of 2020 to the many local, state, and federal park budgets, we know this burden will fall to community organizations like us, and we need your help to get through. Donate today to invest in our community! Your gift of any amount helps us preserve outdoor spaces and fund in-park programming. We know you’re a nature-lover, history researcher or doggie ambassador who believes in supporting the future of our parks and the future of our community. | | |
|
|
Discover Your Parks Walks: April and May Schedule |
|
|
During our upcoming Discover Your Parks walks, we will be exploring Swan Lake Park, Crystal Peak Park, Golden Eagle Park and so many others. Be sure to save the date, we cannot wait to welcome you and your family! Your generous donation helps keep these walks free and open to the public year after year. We cannot thank you enough! |
|
|
Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge: Guided Hike Schedule |
|
|
Join the Challenge today for just $40! Sign up to receive access to a full year of monthly guided hikes and themed goodies. How It Works: 1. Set Your Goal 2. Check Out the Guided Hike Schedule 3. Select Your Trails 4. Get Out and Explore! 5. Log Your Trails as You Go 6. Return Trail Log Don't miss the next hike on April 10th at 9:00am at Damonte Wetland. The theme for this month will discuss Spring Migration and the many species of birds that migrate. | | |
|
|
Junior Naturalist Program: Bring Outdoor Adventures 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. If you miss a month's program, visit our Virtual Program Archive on our website to experience past Naturalist adventures. |
|
|
Has your family participated in naturalist adventures before? Send us an email with your story for free Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation stickers! |
|
|
Orienteering Course: March 27th @10, April 3rd @ 9am |
|
|
There are still plenty of spots available for our orienteering class offered at the end of March! The first session will be virtual, where you'll learn how to read a map and use a compass, and the second session will be in-person where you put your new skills to use as you navigate the proposed Nature Study Area. Register today to spend time outdoors and learn lifelong skills! Let us know how it turned out! Send us an email or share your experience on Facebook or Instagram. |
|
|
Celebrating AmeriCorps Week: March 7-14 |
|
|
Last month, we were so excited to welcome and celebrate all the Parks Foundation's new AmeriCorps members. Help us keep the celebration going by checking out this blog post written by VISTA Leader, Sara Monks. If you would like to learn more about these wonderful AmeriCorps members or how to qualify to be an AmeriCorps member, reach out to Camille at camille@tmparksfoundation.org. |
|
|
|
|
