Hi, we're the Parks Foundation!
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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BIlly Kaselow, AmeriCorps Naturalist Educator
- Nov 1, 2018
A Bird's Eye View
For the better part of the last decade, the primary focus of my curiosity has been the lives and diversity of North American birds. This ...
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Ellen Wilson, Education Coordinator VISTA
- Oct 1, 2018
Wildlife in the Parks
Imagine yourself walking along a trail in one of Reno’s many parks, on a warm and sunny day. You spot a beautiful red-tailed hawk take a qui
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Miranda Sanford, Development Director
- Sep 4, 2018
Pups & Parks
Since I was 4 years old, I’ve always had a dog. I grew up with three rambunctious little dogs greeting me every day when I’d come home fr...
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Kelsey Mazur, Program Coordinator
- Mar 4, 2016
Spring is Springing in Idlewild Park
As I’m sure you’ve noticed in the last couple of weeks, it has become a bit warmer outside: the grass is a little greener, the flowers ar...
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Kelsey Mazur, Program Coordinator
- Dec 12, 2015
5 Parks to Explore in Washoe County
I don’t know about you, but I really enjoy exploring new parks and discovering new things. I thought I would share with you some of the p...
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