The outdoors, and a myriad of recreation activities, are a big part of life in Reno and Northern Nevada. In no particular order, here are some of the organizations representing a variety of outdoor pursuits available in the Silver State. If you would like to recommend an organization, please contact us.
Truckee Meadows Trails Association
Our goal is to restore, preserve and create an interconnecting network of readily accessible trails throughout the Truckee Meadows.
P.O. Box 265, Reno, NV 89504
Information: 775-786-8154
Nevada Waterfowl Association
Mission is to protect, restore and enhance Nevada's wetlands and the wildlife dependent upon them, especially waterfowl and shorebirds.
P.O. Box 6240, Reno, NV 89513
Great Basin Resource Watch
Working with communities to protect their land, air, and water.
85 Keystone Ave., Ste. K, Reno, NV 89503
Information: 775-348-1986
Friends of Black Rock/High Rock
Friends of Black Rock/High Rock unites people, diverse users and communities to experience, appreciate and respect the Black Rock/High Rock area.
P.O. Box 224, 380 Main St.
Gerlach, NV 89412
Information: 775-557-2900
Friends of Nevada Wilderness
Friends of Nevada Wilderness is dedicated to preserving all qualified Nevada public lands as wilderness, protecting all present and potential wilderness from ongoing threats, educating the public about the values of and need for wilderness, and improving the management and restoration of wild lands.
Reno Office:
P.O. Box 9754, Reno, NV 89507
Information: 775-324-7667
Desert Research Institute
World leader in environmental sciences through the application of knowledge and technologies to improve people's lives.
2215 Raggio Pkwy., Reno, NV 89512
Information: 775-673-7300
Scenic Nevada
Works to preserve, protect and enhance the scenic character of Nevada.
P.O. Box 32, Reno, NV 89504
Information: 775-329-3117
The Nature Conservancy of Nevada
Our mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities in Nevada by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
One E. 1st St. #1007, Reno, NV89501
Information: 775-322-4990
Nevada Rock Art Foundation
Working for the conservation of Nevada's rock art heritage.
1201 Terminal Way, Ste. 215, Reno, NV 89502
Information: 775-323-6723
