The Discover Your Parks Series is a program of all-ages events that aims to engage and uplift the community through arts, education and recreation in our local parks.
These events are FREE and open to all, but may have a limited capacity. Sign up for an event today to find new hobbies, new friends and your new favorite park!
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Birds of the Truckee Meadows
@ Rosewood Nature Study Area
Thursdays April 24- May 22, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Lahontan Audubon Society offers the Birds of Truckee Meadows class series. Members $7 Non Members $12​
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May 1: Introduction to Birding, by Lauren Whitenack
Are you a beginning birdwatcher wanting to get started? Let us take you under our wing. Our Field Trip Chair, Lauren Whitenack, has a presentation all about beginning birdwatching. She will go over the fundamental skills of bird watching, list some common species, and some of the equipment used. Everyone is welcome. Join this class, and let us help you start soaring! Lauren Whitenack is a PhD student at the University of Nevada, Reno studying mountain chickadees in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains. She served as our Field Trip Chair from 2023-2025 and also chairs our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee.
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May 8: Wetland Birds, by Mike Goddard
Herons and egrets got you confused? How about dabblers and divers? What on earth is a Phalarope? Who is the most secretive bird in the marsh? Does the white-faced Ibis really have a white face? Retired Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge manager, Mike Goddard will answer these questions and more and help you to identify the birds that inhabit the lakes and marshes of northwestern Nevada.
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Community Yoga
@ University Ridge Park
Saturday May 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Come join us as we offer an opportunity to experience yoga outside at University Ridge Park! Thanks to our generous friends at Yoga Pod for offering this free class, you can enjoy being a part of a community focused on wellness for your mind, body and spirit all while feeling a deeper connection to our natural world. Bring your own mat, water bottle, towel or blanket and please keep in mind class will be weather dependent. Space fills quickly so click the link below to register now!
Plant Walk
@ Dead Man's Creek Trailhead
Saturday May 3rd, 2025 at 9:00 am
Join TMPF and the Nevada Native Plant Society for a guided plant walk at Dead Man’s Creek! As spring awakens the landscape, we’ll search for and identify emerging and blooming wildflowers, learning about the diverse native plants that thrive in this high-desert environment. This is a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge of local flora while enjoying a peaceful walk in nature. Bring your curiosity, a field guide if you have one, and comfortable hiking boots—we can’t wait to explore with you!
