The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation Advancing and promoting sustainable, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities throughout Nevada.

Join experts and enthusiasts from across eight western states for two days of:- Insightful keynotes and breakout session...
04/27/2026

Join experts and enthusiasts from across eight western states for two days of:
- Insightful keynotes and breakout sessions
- Hands-on learning and field tours
- Meaningful networking with industry leaders
- Real conversations around trail development, stewardship, and access

Whether you’re a planner, builder, advocate, or just passionate about the outdoors, this is your place to connect, learn, and get inspired.

Registration is open now! Don’t wait, rates increase soon!
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Nevada Outdoor Teacher of the Year Nominations are open!The Nevada Outdoor Education Council proudly recognize outstandi...
04/26/2026

Nevada Outdoor Teacher of the Year Nominations are open!

The Nevada Outdoor Education Council proudly recognize outstanding educators across Nevada.

The 2026 Outdoor Teacher of the Year will receive a scholarship, thanks to the Nature Everywhere initiative, to attend and promote their work in outdoor education and the work of the Outdoor Education Council at a relevant conference.
This award honors teachers who demonstrate instructional excellence, innovation, student impact, and commitment to strengthening Outdoor Education in Nevada’s communities.

Nominations may be submitted by colleagues, administrators, parents, students, community members, or through self-nomination.

Nominees must meet the following Criteria:

o Formal Teachers with active Teaching Certificates
o Demonstrated achievements in delivering Nevada-focused outdoor education within a K–12 classroom setting.
o Promotion in conservation, stewardship, or outdoor ethics
o Demonstrated leadership qualities in outdoor education

Nominations will be accepted starting April 20, 2026 through July 1, 2026.

To nominate someone, use the link provided: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2IKc3b-X5y9mIT8iD_NWmGnnUUgFvECabYhhm1gBQH0N5Nw/viewform or click on the link in our bio!

Looking for a simple way to celebrate International Dark Skies week? The community of Genoa, NV is encouraging everyone ...
04/16/2026

Looking for a simple way to celebrate International Dark Skies week? The community of Genoa, NV is encouraging everyone to join in and turn off your outside lights and enjoy the beauty of the night sky! Talk to your neighbors and encourage them to join in!

Do you know what this device is? A Sky Quality Meter! Sky Quality Meters (SQMs) are handheld devices that measure how br...
04/15/2026

Do you know what this device is? A Sky Quality Meter! Sky Quality Meters (SQMs) are handheld devices that measure how bright or dark the night sky is. They help communities, scientists, and land managers track light pollution and protect natural dark skies, an important part of Nevada’s outdoor heritage.

We have exciting news!

Friends of Nevada Wilderness has generously donated 10 Sky Quality Meters to the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, using the Save Starry Skies license plate funds! These devices will be part of a new Dark Skies Lending Library, allowing communities, educators, volunteers, and organizations across the state to borrow equipment and measure night sky quality in their communities.

This donation is helping NDOR and other dark skies advocates better understand the quality of night sky!

A huge thank‑you to Friends of Nevada Wilderness! Check out Friends of Nevada Wilderness 'Save Starry Skies' license plate, available at the local DMV. Want to learn more about the license plate funds? Check out Friends of Nevada Wilderness license plate website: https://www.nevadadarksky.org/ for more information.

🌌 Celebrate Nevada’s Dark Skies! ✨International Dark Skies Week is coming up: April 13–20, 2026!NDOR and our partners ha...
04/13/2026

🌌 Celebrate Nevada’s Dark Skies! ✨
International Dark Skies Week is coming up: April 13–20, 2026!

NDOR and our partners have been working with communities across Nevada to support Dark Sky Week proclamations and we’re excited to share that several communities have already stepped up.

👏 Congratulations to Ely, Lincoln County, and Genoa, NV for officially passing their proclamations!

📅 Upcoming Proclamations
Washoe County
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

Agenda Item 5.A.4 | Meeting starts at 10 am
📍 1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512,

Carson City, NV
Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Meetings commence at 8:30 am
📍 Bob Crowell Room, Carson City Community Center ,851 E. Williams St., Carson City, NV

If you’re able, join us in person to celebrate and support Nevada’s commitment to protecting our beautiful dark skies!

Why Proclamations? They are a great way to bring together community support with leaders and raise awareness about light pollution, shows support for a disappearing resource and encourages the community to implement better lighting practices to reduce energy costs, among other benefits.

Congrats to Ely!
04/11/2026

Congrats to Ely!

🌄 Trail Skills Workshops Coming Spring 2026! 🌲The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR), in partnership with Sier...
04/11/2026

🌄 Trail Skills Workshops Coming Spring 2026! 🌲

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR), in partnership with Sierra Trail Works, is excited to offer a series of free Trail Skills Workshops across Nevada this spring! Whether you're a volunteer, a land manager, or just someone who loves trails, there’s something for everyone.

✨ Workshops include:

• Introduction to Trailbuilding
• Trail Crew Leadership
• Trail Design, Layout, and Planning
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• USFS Chainsaw (Sawyer) Certification
• PLUS: Opportunity to earn the nationally recognized Trails Technician 1 certification

All trainings are free through the Recreational Trails Program, and many include both classroom and hands‑on field components.

📌 Space is limited — sign up using the Google Forms on the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation's website. Link in the bio or use the following link: https://ndor.nv.gov/resources/trail-skills-workshop

Let’s build sustainable, beautiful, long‑lasting trails together. 🌿💪

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is leaving a positive impact in Nevada! In 2025, our grant programs invested $...
03/14/2026

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is leaving a positive impact in Nevada!

In 2025, our grant programs invested $1,163,437 into Nevada’s communities through the Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) grant , the Nevada Outdoor Recreation and Education (NOER) grant, and the Nevada Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure (NORI) grant.

That’s amazing!

The NOER grant round has $250,000 available for outdoor recreation and education programs in Nevada beginning August 2026. For more information about the NOER grant, visit www.ndor.nv.gov.

The OHV Grant Program will open in spring 2026. More information can be found at https://ohv.nv.gov.

NDOR is proud to support projects across the state that enhance outdoor recreation access for health, conservation, and economic development.

Nevada is on the rise! From 2023 to 2024, our state saw a 6.1% increase in outdoor recreation growth, according to the m...
03/10/2026

Nevada is on the rise! From 2023 to 2024, our state saw a 6.1% increase in outdoor recreation growth, according to the most recent Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) placing us among the top five fastest‑growing states in the nation. This momentum shows how outdoor recreation continues to strengthen communities across Nevada, from our rural towns to our urban centers.

State Offices of Outdoor Recreation are playing a critical role by supporting investments and initiatives that turn outdoor participation into local jobs and real opportunities for small businesses.

A new online training platform created to provide consistent training for community members and local professionals to b...
02/03/2026

A new online training platform created to provide consistent training for community members and local professionals to become champions of Tahoe and Truckee is launching today. The self-paced “Destination Champion” program provides effective strategies for teaching visitors about the region’s unique culture and how to encourage people to help care for and protect what makes Tahoe and Truckee special.

The initiative, which aims to incentivize participants to complete the training by offering gift cards valid for services and experiences offered by local businesses, is being led by the Destination Stewardship Council in collaboration with partners at the North Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe Chamber and Truckee Chamber.

“Our region’s best advocates have always been those who live and work in our community,” said Nettie Pardue, managing director of the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council. “If we work together to teach visitors about the culture of our mountain towns, they’re more likely to embrace the pace of the Tahoe lifestyle when they’re here, feel more connected to our communities, and want to help take care of them.”

The self-paced online training program takes approximately one hour to complete and includes interactive modules designed to deepen knowledge of the Tahoe and Truckee regions and enhance visitor service skills. Participants can expect to learn tips for engaging with people — including handling challenges and difficult situations — familiarization with the three regions (North Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe and Truckee) and the Washoe people, what sustainable tourism means for the region, and best practices in the outdoors.

The Destination Stewardship Council partnered with Learn Tourism to create the Destination Champion platform. A nonprofit academy that delivers effective and efficient education programs that engage, inspire, and empower stakeholders, Learn Tourism has worked with 60+ destinations to provide similar training platforms with strong results.

Learn more at: https://destinationchampion.stewardshiptahoe.org/order?ct=837f2ceb-08db-4a39-b83d-9493c36737f0

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