[North-NV-Greens] Fwd: February Environmental Calendar

Fri Feb 4 00:23:29 PST 2005

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>Hello Friends of Environmental Leadership:
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>Your local calendar of environmental events for February 2005 is now 
>available! Northern Nevada's Environmental Calendar is a calendar of 
>local events updated weekly. Scroll down for a sample of the text 
>version, or visit 
><http://www.NorthernNevadaEnvironmentalCalendar.org>http://www.NorthernNevadaEnvironmentalCalendar.org 
>for the full calendar.
>
>The Environmental Calendar provides information on special events, 
>speakers, volunteer opportunities, meetings and other environmental 
>events within the community. This allows for the public and local 
>environmental groups to stay informed of the activities in our area 
>as well as providing a safeguard to scheduling conflicts. This text 
>version of the calendar will be sent monthly. To submit your 
>organization's environmental events please reply to the above 
>address with event information, updates will be made weekly.
>
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>Sonya Hem
>Executive Director
>Environmental Leadership
>P.O. Box 10786
>Reno, NV 89510
>phone: (775) 323-3433
>fax:  (775) 323-3766
><http://www.environleader.org>http://www.environleader.org
>
>"A non-profit organization dedicated to improving our
>community by providing environmental information and education."
>
>
>Feb. 1-3, Tuesday-Thursday: Nevada Water Resources Association's 
>Annual Conference: Growth, Water and the Quality of Life in Nevada.  
>The Nevada Water Resorces Association is sponsoring this public 
>forum for the consideration and discussion of critical water issues 
>in Nevada.  It will be held at the Peppermill Hotel & Casino. Topics 
>include: water and growth; Nevada water law; stormwater permitting; 
>development on tribal lands; economic impacts of drought and 
>development; importation for developm; career networking; and more. 
>The conference registration fee is $295 for members and $350 for 
>non-members if received by January 17. Registration after January 17 
>will be $350 for members and $405 for non-members.  Fee includes 
>registration materials, breaks, luncheons, and hosted reception. 
>Contact Donna Bloom at 626-6389, 
><mailto:donnabloom at charter.net>donnabloom at charter.net, or Monica 
>Foster at 626-6428, 
><mailto:rmonica at sbcglobal.net>rmonica at sbcglobal.net for details, or 
>visit <http://www.nvwra.org>www.nvwra.org.
>
>Feb. 2, Wednesday: Conservation Forum. The Conservation Forum meets 
>the first Wednesday of each month at noon at the Liberty Belle 
>Restaurant for the purpose of bringing together people interested in 
>natural resource issues. The program that will be presented is as 
>follows: "Question 1 Progress Report" Presented by Kevin Hill, State 
>Lands, Laura Richards, Department of Wildlife, and Steve Weaver, 
>State Parks. Please call Chairpersons Tina Nappe at 786-1178 or 
>Glenn Clemmer at 687-4245 for more information.  Lunch is available 
>from the buffet line. Suggestions for future programs are welcome.
>
>Feb. 3, Thursday: Bears in our Community.  You are invited to learn 
>about black bears and their impact on our community.  Mr. Carl 
>Lackey of the Nevada Department of Wildlife will be our guide for 
>this 45-minute presentation, held in the Incline Village General 
>Improvement District boardman, 893 Southwood Blvd., Incline Village. 
>Presentation starts at 5:00 p.m. and refreshments will be served. 
>Space is limited, please RSVP at 
>775-832-1207.  <http://www.environleader.org/calendar/february2005.html#top>
>
>Feb. 4-5, Friday-Saturday: Project WET Workshop. Project WET (Water 
>Education for Teachers) is a water education program that is taught 
>in all subjects to K-12 students by educators worldwide. Teaching 
>students about water resources and water use is pertinent to ensure 
>the quality of our future. This workshop will have a Lake Tahoe 
>Basin and Truckee River Watershed focus, including Truckee River 
>History, Groundwater, Surface Water, Wetlands, Urban Runoff, and 
>more. Receive a Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide. Use 
>lesson plans from the Guide to enhance your teaching. Activities for 
>water quality monitoring ans service learning projects will be 
>emphasized. No cost to attend. All educators invited. Nevada 
>Department of Education PDE credit to participants who complete this 
>workshop. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Community Non Profit Center, 
>Incline Village. Details: Mary Kay Riedl (775) 687-9454, 
><mailto:mriedl at ndep.state.nv.us.%C2%A0>mriedl at ndep.state.nv.us. 
>
>Feb. 5, Saturday: Tahoe Rim Trail Association Annual Awards 
>Ceremony. Please come and support the volunteers who made a 
>difference this year.  Who will get the coveted Hiker for 2004? 
>Place: Granlibakken. Time: 11:45 am - 1:30 pm. Cost: $10.00 for 
>lunch. RSVP: <mailto:erinc at tahoerimtrail.%C2%A0>erinc at tahoerimtrail. 
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>Feb. 5, Saturday: Mt. Rose Meadows beginners' x-country ski lessons 
>with the Sierra Club. Beginners and low intermediates invited to 
>learn to x-country ski. Sierra Club volunteer instructors. Bring own 
>equipment. Dogs limited, check with leaders.. 2-4 mi, 500 ft gain. 
>Leisurely. Leaders: Ridge Walker (853-8055, 
><mailto:edc at unr.edu>edc at unr.edu) Tony DiSilvestro (849-2103).
>
>Feb. 5, Saturday: Martis Peak gourmet potluck snowshoe with the 
>Sierra Club. Work up an appetite as we snowshoe up this trail. Rest 
>stop on the way for astonishing view of Lake Tahoe. Discuss the 
>recent environmental issues concerning this small paradise on earth, 
>such as lake pollution and salinity. At the summit enjoy a gourmet 
>meal inside the fire lookout. Novelty and creativity encouraged with 
>regard to food contribution. Dogs limited, check with leaders. 10 
>mi, 2000 ft gain. Strenuous. Leader: Grace Blaylock (677-9257).
>
>Feb. 8, Tuesday: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge slide show.  There 
>will be a slide show and a program about the beautiful wild areas of 
>the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Reno.  This special 
>program will be shown on Tuesday, February 8 at 4 p.m. at the Pine 
>Lounge of the Jot Travis Student Union on the UNR campus.  This 
>program is sponsored by SEEDS (Students and Educators for 
>Environmental Development and Sustainability) and by the Sierra Club 
>Alaska Task Force.  Everyone who cares about the future of this 
>unique and threatened area is encourage to attend. 
>
>Feb. 10, Thursday: Earth Day Public Planning Meeting. Join 
>Environmental Leadership in planning this year's annual Earth Day 
>celebration, slated for Sunday, April 24 at Reno's Idlewild Park. 
>This planning meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Environmental 
>Leadership office, 100 Washington Street, suite 306 in Reno. 
>Volunteers are needed to serve on event subcommittees 
>(entertainment, zero waste, education, fundraising, publicity, and 
>logistics).  Call 323-3433 for details.
>
>Feb. 10, Thursday: Sierra Club Great Basin Group general meeting.  
>Please join the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) for a 
>breathtaking journey through the famous redrock country of Southern 
>Utah.  Presented by SUWA's Outreach Coordinator, Bob Brister, Wild 
>Utah:   America's Redrock Wilderness is a multi-media slide show 
>featuring stunning images by noted wilderness photographers and the 
>voice of Pulitzer Prize winning author Wallace Stegner.  Enjoy this 
>spectacular presentation and learn more about what we can do to 
>preserve some of the most unique and awe inspiring landscapes in the 
>world!  Location: Bartley Ranch (South on Lakeside Dr., just before 
>Windy Hill).  Time: 7:00 social, 7:30 - 8:30 Program.   Info: Larry 
>(786-8564).
>
>Feb. 12, Saturday: Lahontan Audubon Society Birding Trip to 
>Riverview Park. We will meet in the parking lot at 9:00 AM. 
>Riverview Park is located at the east end of E. 5th Street, adjacent 
>to the Carson River.  We will explore wetland, sagebrush and 
>riparian habitats, on an approximately 1-mile loop trail. This is 
>the 4th Annual Winter Bird Trip to Riverview Park.  The species 
>count for 2004 was 22.  Some of the more memorable species included 
>an extended and close-up view of a Bald Eagle and a flock of 
>approximately 300 Pinyon Jays.  A winter day is a good time to bird 
>the river, so come join us whether it be rain, snow or shine.  Dress 
>in layers and be prepared for a muddy trail.  Food and water are 
>always a good idea, especially for nibblers. Please contact Nancy to 
>sign up for the trip.  Group sizes are limited and additional 
>leaders may be required to accommodate everyone. Trip Leader: Nancy 
>Bish, 884-1570.
>
>Feb. 12, Saturday: Churchill Butte day hike with the Sierra Club. 
>Scale this butte overlooking historic Ft. Churchill, site of 
>emigrant wagon train routes, portions of ancient and modern Lake 
>Lahotan and a portion of the Pony Express trail. Learn a bit of 
>history. No dogs. 7 mi, 3000 ft gain. Moderate. Leader: T A Taro 
>(530-2935).
>
>Feb. 12, Saturday: Tahoe Meadows snowshoe monitoring trip with the 
>Sierra Club. Help the USFS monitor snowmobile trespass in the Mt 
>Rose wilderness. Snowshoe from Tahoe Meadows with a steep climb to 
>Relay Ridge to view Mt. Rose wilderness. Bring your camera. Dogs 
>limited. 6 mi, 1500 ft gain. Moderate. Leaders: Kurt Kuznicki 
>(745-3119), Gail Ferrell 
>(<mailto:gail at snowlands.org>gail at snowlands.org).
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>Feb. 12, Saturday: Mt. Rose Meadows beginning snowshoe with the 
>Sierra Club. Leisurely trek through the Tahoe Meadows for beginners. 
>4 mi, 300 ft gain. No dogs. Easy. Leaders: John Cossavella 
>(750-7270, <mailto:john.cossavella at igt.com>john.cossavella at igt.com), 
>Shanel (425-4962, 
><mailto:spistori at sparks.kmart.com>spistori at sparks.kmart.com).
>
>Feb. 13, Sunday: Virginia Mountains monitoring trip with the Sierra 
>Club. Begin at Pig Rock and hike up a stream bed to document ORV 
>damage. Until recently, this was a pristine environment. Fantastic 
>formations when we reach the ridge. After exploring, hike down to 
>the Monkey Condos for more adventure. Some rock scrambling involved. 
>The trek back loops on a road badly eroded by ORV use. Learn about 
>what we need to do to protect this area. Dogs ok. 6 mi, 1800 ft 
>gain. Leaders: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), Kurt Kuznicki (745-3119).
>
>Feb. 13, Sunday: Galena drainage x-country ski shuttle with the 
>Sierra Club. Ski from Tahoe Meadows down Galena drainage. Help the 
>USFS survey any snowmobile trespass in this drainage. Some 
>intermediate ski terrain. Must be able to climb up and ski down. 
>Bring water and lunch. No dogs. 8 mi, 1000 ft gain. Moderate. 
>Leaders; David Von Seggern (784-4242), Gail Ferrell 
>(<mailto:gain at snowland.org>gain at snowland.org).
>
>Feb. 15, Tuesday: Sierra Club Outings Meeting. All members 
>interested in leading, co-leading or learning about outings are 
>encouraged to attend. Volunteers needed at all ability levels; for 
>example: family-oriented, mountain biking, slow-paced walks. 
>Schedule outings for April and May. Potluck supper, beverages 
>provided. Meet 6:30 pm. at Holly's. Info: 331-7488.
>
>Feb. 17, Thursday: Friends of Black Rock - High Rock Regular 
>Meeting.  Meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM at Denny's 
>in Sparks (I-80 and W. McCarran)  Meetings are open to members and 
>all interested individuals.  Call 885-2687 for details, or visit 
><http://www.blackrockfriends.org.%C2%A0>www.blackrockfriends.org. 
>
>Feb. 19, Saturday: Echo Lakes x-country ski with the Sierra Club. 
>Ski the glaciated valley and frozen surfaces of Echo Lakes. Listen 
>for the 'echo.' For experienced beginners and intermediate skiers. 
>5-7 mi, 500 ft gain. Moderate. Dogs limited, check with leaders. 
>Leaders: Ridge Runner (883-8055, <mailto:edc at unr.edu>edc at unr.edu), 
>Giselle ten Hompel (883-4601).
>
>Feb. 22, Tuesday: Lahontan Audubon Society presents: Raptors, Rare 
>Birds, and More from the Rio Grande Valley. Come see why the 
>tropical tip of Texas has become one of the premier North American 
>birding destinations! Jessi Brown will present photos and anecdotes 
>from her years of working with The Peregrine Fund to reintroduce the 
>Northern Aplomado Falcon to southern Texas. Learn behind-the-scenes 
>information detailing a successful reintroduction project as well as 
>hear much more about the exciting south Texas fauna and flora. Jessi 
>Brown is a graduate student at UNR, currently working hard to finish 
>her thesis on Aplomado Falcon breeding biology. She's also had the 
>good fortune to work with California Condors in Arizona, and 
>Lammergeiers in Kenya, as well as explore a number of countries in 
>Central America, Europe, and Africa.Social begins at 6:30 with the 
>program at 7:00.  Lahontan Audubon Meetings are held at South Valley 
>Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, a boldly designed mustard yellow 
>building ~1 mile from the intersection of Wedge Parkway and Mt. Rose 
>Highway. Enter the meeting room directly from the door on the Wedge 
>Parkway side of the building. 
>
>Feb. 23, Wednesday: Sierra Club Full Moon Snowshoe. There's nothing 
>like snowshoeing with the moon's light. Meet at 6:30 and go to the 
>Meadows for our romp and return around 9 pm. Bring hot chocolate or 
>cookies to share. Bad weather cancels. Trip limit 15. Dogs limited, 
>check with leaders. 3 mi, 800 ft gain. Mod easy. Leader: Holly 
>Coughlin (331-7488).
>
>Feb. 26, Saturday: Incandescent rocks day hike with the Sierra Club. 
>Join us for this favorite hike in the Virginia Mountains. Learn 
>about balancing rocks, flora, fauna and what we are doing to try to 
>protect this fragile environment. Great view of Pyramid Lake from 
>the top of the ridge. Dogs ok. Trip limit 14. 6-8 mi, 1800 ft gain. 
>Moderate. Leaders: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), Kurt Kuznicki 
>(745-3119). <http://www.environleader.org/calendar/february2005.html#top>
>
>Feb. 26, Saturday: Hackett Canyon day hike with the Sierra Club. 
>Explore this canyon in the Pine Nut Range. Visit remains of 
>historical structures. Learn history of the area. Mostly off-trail. 
>No dogs. 9 mi, 800 ft gain. Moderate. Leader: T A Taro 
>(530-2935).<http://www.environleader.org/calendar/february2005.html#top>
>
>Feb. 27, Sunday: Virginia Mountains day hike with the Sierra Club. 
>Join us for a desert spring hike. Discuss the Sierra Club's work to 
>keep motorized vehicles from going off road and how to protect the 
>fragile desert vegetation. Some rock scrambling. Bring water, 
>sunscreen, lunch, snacks. Dogs limited, check with leaders. 6 mi, 
>1400 ft gain. Leader: Grace Blaylock (677-9257, 
><mailto:g.blaylock at att.net>g.blaylock at att.net).


-- 
Paul Etxeberri

"Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow"   ---Chateaubriand
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