Protecting Nature

for future generations

We can shape nature's future by working with students today.

Our local students are the next generation of conservationists who will be responsible for protecting the treasures Nevada has to offer.  By getting them involved today, we can help ensure the future of our last great places.  See what some of the most recent visitors to our River Fork Ranch Preserve on the Carson River and our McCarran Ranch Preserve on the Truckee River had to say about what they learned. 

Click on each picture to read the full letter from each student.

Carson Thank You 3 ThumbnailPicture drawn by student local to the Carson Valley Brian
"Learning about nature"

by Brian

Truckee Thank You 1 ThumbnailThank you letter from local student on the Truckee River tnc
"Will they do the same for other parts of the river?"

by Jack

Carson Thank You 7 ThumbnailPicture drawn by student local to the Carson Valley Colby
"The thing I really liked is you"

by Colby

Truckee Thank You 2 ThumbnailThank you letter from local student on the Truckee River tnc
"So glad they have started a restoration project"

by Cade

Carson Thank You 9 ThumbnailPicture drawn by student local to the Carson Valley Rachel
"I want to bring my mom, sister, dad, stepmom, and baby sister"

by Rachel

Truckee Thank You 3 ThumbnailThank you letter from local student on the Truckee River tnc
"Thank you for making the river cleaner and better"

by Lauren

Carson Thank You 8 ThumbnailPicture drawn by student local to the Carson Valley Haylee
"I wish I could do that again"

by Haylee

Truckee Thank You 4 ThumbnailThank you letter from local student on the Truckee River tnc
"It was fascinating"

by Nate

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