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We're the worker bees found in that little office in Idlewild Park across from the California Building. We are grant writers, program developers, student educators, trail guides, AmeriCorps members, and above all, park lovers! Feel free to stop in our office with questions, concerns, ideas, or simply to say hello. You will get many hellos in return!
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Donald Abbott, City of Sparks Councilperson
- Nov 16, 2020
Guest Blog: The Hidden Beauties of Sparks Parks
There is a little park nestled inside the McCarran loop, where I grew up playing football, soccer, basketball, tennis, and even built...
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Oz Kupoglu, Down to Earth Composting
- Sep 28, 2020
Down to Earth Gives Us the Dirt on Composting
This week’s blog post comes from local non-profit, Down to Earth Composting. Oz Kupoglu, Lead Rot Rider, gives us all the dirt on composting
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Alayna Wood, Communications Coordinator
- Sep 7, 2020
How Your Local Plant- Based Faves Practice Sustainability
Keep reading and learn about how some of Reno's own plant-based restaurants are really turning up the heat on sustainability!
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Kim Zuch, Washoe Lake State Park, Park Interpreter
- Jun 22, 2020
Guest Blog: Take a Hike...at Washoe Lake State Park!
This week's Guest blog post is written by Kim Zuch, Park Interpreter for Washoe Lake State Park. She highlights all the best hikes and s
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Rusty Donlon, Gear Hut, Business Owner
- Jun 8, 2020
Guest Blog: #52RenoHikes Challenge
This week's blog post is what we hope to be the first of many in our Community Partners series. We'll hear from Rusty Donlon, owner
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