Open Spaces, Special Places
Clouds over Washoe Valley.
If the view over a pristine ridgeline is important to you, or if you value Nevada's rivers and the streams that feed them…
If you want to see wildlife habitats preserved, or be able to hike to the top of a favorite mountain…
If you see open space as critical to your quality of life…
You are not alone.
The Nevada Land Conservancy is Nevada's “homegrown” non-profit land trust working with landowners and communities to protect and preserve open space for an enhanced quality of life. We invite you to learn more about our mission, the special places we protect, and how to get involved.
Membership: Be a part of a vibrant and growing organization! With your $35 membership, you'll receive our newsletter three times a year and be kept up to date about all of our exciting events and volunteer opportunities. Make your gift by credit card today by clicking on the button on the left, or contact us to find out more!
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
comes to Reno on Thursay, April 5th
John Ascuaga's Nugget Rose Ballroom
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Films run from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, VIP tickets available for $43
Come join our celebration of the great outdoors at the 11th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival Truckee Meadows Tour. The spirit of outdoor adventure in all its glory comes to life on screen through spectacular stories of skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, kayaking and much more. Remote locations and stunning scenery make this film festival a must-see for adventurers of all ages and skill levels. And an exciting outdoor adventure raffle offers guests an unforgettable experience.
The adventure begins Thursday, April 5th at 7 p.m. in John Ascuaga's Rose Ballroom. All seats are assigned, and tickets are available through John Ascuaga's Nugget or REI beginning March 1st. General admission tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. VIP seating is also available for $43, which includes a one-year Nevada Land Conservancy membership.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in about 390 communities and 35 countries across the globe, this year's tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival event is Nevada Land Conservancy's largest annual fundraiser. Established in 1998, the Nevada Land Conservancy is a private, non-profit land trust dedicated to preserving and protecting Nevada's open spaces and special places for future generations. As the state's first "Nevada-Born" land trust, the Conservancy meets open space needs by working closely with area landowners, businesses, environmental organizations, and public officials. The Nevada Land Conservancy has protected more than 40,500 acres to date through acquisition, facilitation and partnership!
For more information on Banff or the Nevada Land Conservancy mission, please call (775) 851-5180.
2012 BANFF SPONSORS
Founding Sponsor:
Supporting Sponsor:
The Odencrantz Family
Venue Sponsor:
Media Sponsors:
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Patron Sponsors:
Exhibit Booths:
Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway
Regional Transportation Commission
Rogue Wilderness Adventure
RAFFLE PRIZES
Rogue Wilderness Adventure - three day camping raft trips for one on the Rogue River
Four RTC RIDE 10-Ride adult bus passes
Squeeze In gift basket with coffee and $25 gift certificate
REI Lounge chair
NV Energy Gift Basket
Whole Foods Gift Basket
Great Basin Brewing Company Keg
Silver Peak Keg
...and more!
Nevada Land Conservancy helps BLM acquire almost 1,300 acres in Black Rock Desert NCA -- High Rock Canyon / Poodle Mountain
April 23, 2010
Nearly 1,300 acres of prime wildlife habitat have been protected by the Nevada Land Conservancy and the Bureau of Land Management in the Little High Rock Canyon, Poodle Mountain and Hardin City areas, within and nearby the Black Rock Desert National Conservation Area. This resource-rich area is another important acquisition made under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) program. Nevada Land Conservancy has been responsible for the purchase of more than 34,000 acres of land through the SNPLMA program since 2002.
The Nevada Land Conservancy nominated this 1,282-acre project in 2007, during Round 8 of SNPLMA, and assisted BLM from the beginning to successfully complete the acquisition.
"The public benefits include protection of significant historic and archaeological sites near Hardin City," said Craig Schriber, Board Chair of Nevada Land Conservancy, "and protection of access to Double Hot Springs and the wet meadows surrounding Hardin City Hot Springs." Nevada Land Conservancy, an independent nonprofit land trust organization, was founded in 1998 to protect critical open space, wildlife habitat, water resources, working landscapes, and recreational access for the public. (more)
Photo credit: Becky Stock, Nevada Land Conservancy
BLM and Nevada Land Conservancy Announce Home Camp Ranch Acquisition
Second-largest Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act acquisition conserves valuable wildlife habitat in northern Washoe County
December 31, 2009
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed the purchase of the Home Camp ranch located in northern Washoe County in the vicinity of the Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA). The Nevada Land Conservancy nominated Home Camp in Round 7 of SNPLMA, and assisted BLM from the beginning to successfully complete the acquisition.
At 14,824 acres, this wildlife-rich area is the second largest land acquisition made under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) program. The largest acquisition was 17,173 acres in and around the Granite Range and Wall Canyon north of Gerlach, completed in August 2008 and also nominated by Nevada Land Conservancy. (more)
Photo credit: Mark Vollmer