- Removing trash and abandoned items from spring sources
- Cutting and removing invasive yellow star thistle and salt-cedar
- Replacing route signs and resource monitoring at Donnelly Peak
Must have high-clearance 4x4 vehicle or ATV. Participants must be able to lift heavy loads, work in high temperatures and have food, water and equipment to camp for two days.
For more information or to sign up before April 21 please contact Aaron_Collins@blm.gov (775) 623-1589
A show for the public including
rockhounds, gem, mineral and jewelry buffs.
Jackpot of Gems is held annually. It is our main fundraiser and is open to the public. It is a good occasion to learn about the hobby and to purchase gifts and supplies.
Mother's Day Weekend, May 10th and 11th, 2008
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
A field trip will be scheduled
Reno Livestock Events Center Exhibit Hall
1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, Nevada (FREE PARKING)
Admission: Adults $5.00, Ages 6-12 $3.00, Children under 6 free with adult, Seniors $4.00
For more information, contact:
RENO GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY, INC.,
480 S Rock, Blvd.
RENO, NEVADA 89431
(775) 356-8820
The Friends of Black Rock High Rock has "adopted" Rte 447 between mile markers 66 and 70, 2 miles either side of Empire, NV. We'll be out there on Sunday starting around 10 am, picking up litter in orange vests, and there are other folks from around Gerlach who will be cleaning up, too. Let us know if you plan to attend.
775-557-2900
Friday May 23 thru Sunday May 25
BCH of CA annual Steven's Camp trip
The Back Country Horsemen of California, High Country Chapter out of Alturas, will be at Steven's Camp from Friday, May 23, through to the late morning of Sunday, May 26. If you're out and about with your horse in the Black Rock area, you'd likely enjoy meeting up with this group. For more information contact Alan Cain in Alturas, at Pioneer Towing and Auto Body, at the phone and email below.
530-233-4492
Saturday May 24 thru Monday May 26
Black Rock Rendezvous
While tours start eariler, the season really kicks-off over Memorial Day Weekend at the Black Rock Rendezvous. In partnership with the Nevada Outdoor School, Friends of Nevada Wilderness and the Bureau of Land Management Friends and other groups offer a great weekend of tours, demonstrations, education, speakers, restoration, music, BBQs and more. This year features a special night-time launch in deep playa by our friends at Aeropac. The Rendezvous will bring many different user groups together. Network with other users, meet new friends, camp at the Cassidy Mine site, and join us for the fun under a nearly full moon. RSVP is required for this so we can get a head count for certain events. See BlackRockDesert.org or BlackRockRendezvous.com for details
Nevada Archaeological Site Stewardship Basic Training
Please join us in learning how to become an archaeological site steward for the State of Nevada. This free 6 hour class is required to become a volunteer to visit at risk archaeological sites on Public Lands throughout the state and report on their condition. We need your help to preserve these fragile resources. Please RSVP by May 21, 2008 to Sali Underwood (702) 486-5011 or saunderw@clan.lib.nv.us
Board meetings
FBRHR board meetings are now held quarterly--
March, June, September, and December--
and are open to the public.
Locations may vary,
but generally meetings are held
at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of
the month in Reno.
Please see the
calendar
for specific information about the place and time.
Gerlach Office
380 Main Street
PO Box 224
Gerlach, NV 89412
