Wildwood Open Lands Foundation

03/27/2026

03/20/2026

A minor milestone for the Wildwood organization, but a milestone nonetheless!

03/17/2026

Travel through the beautiful and austere Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area with Wildwood Expedition this year. Space in Spring and Autumn are still available. Register here: https://wildwoodopenlands.org/11267-2/

Rising from the heart of northwestern Nevada, the vast basin of the Black Rock country is framed by a dramatic sweep of mountain ranges that define both its geography and its spirit. To the east stand the Selenite Mountains, while the Granite Range rises behind us to the west. The Calico Mountains stretch across the northern horizon, and the Black Rock Range anchors the northeast skyline. Between these rugged uplands lies the Black Rock Desert National Conservation Area (NCA), home to the largest playa in North America. This immense flat expanse is one of the last visible remnants of ancient Lake Lahontan, a vast Ice Age lake that once covered much of the Great Basin and left behind the stark, beautiful desert floor we see today.

Designated as a National Conservation Area in 2000, the Black Rock NCA encompasses approximately 1.2 million acres of high desert terrain. Within its boundaries there are more than 900 miles of designated routes, offering opportunities to explore remote valleys, volcanic formations, historic emigrant trails, and sweeping playas. The scale of the landscape is both humbling and exhilarating, inviting travelers to slow down, look closely, and appreciate the interplay of geology, history, and solitude that defines this remarkable region.

Read about our foundation by following the link in our bio

03/10/2026

March 14, 10am-12pm Spring Stewardship at
Canepa Ranch Open Space in Mogul, NV

Join Wildwood Open Lands Foundation this Spring as dedicated stewards of the Carcione Open Space & Canepa Ranch in Mogul, partnering with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful’s (KTMB) ‘Adopt-A-Spot’ program. Come 10am-12pm, dressed in sturdy shoes and warm clothes, KTMB and WOLF will take care of all the equipment and materials.

The ranch is located at 3550 Mario Rd, Verdi, NV
39.505065, -119.935401

02/12/2026

Hey All,

Our March 14th Stewardship at Canepa Ranch is coming up quickly. We, alongside our partners at Washoe County, are trying to get an idea of the volunteers to be expected. If helping out your community and preserving open spaces piques your interest, please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/wLAPAuH
We'll be thrilled to see you next month!

02/10/2026

This year Wildwood Open Lands Foundation is happy to offer two guided trips through the austere and beautiful Black Rock Desert NCA.

Registration is now open and spaces are still available for both Spring and Autumn dates. Check our events page at wildwoodopenlands.org (live link in bio) and sign up now for the next adventure!

Read about our foundation by following the link in our bio

01/20/2026

WE'RE MOVING!! Sort of....
We've got news and we're excited to share with all of you. Since 2022 Wildwood Open Lands Foundation has partnered with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and Washoe County, NV as conservation stewards of Betsy Caughlin Donnelly Park.

This winter we've made the decision to move onto a new challenge in a much bigger project. Starting in Spring 2026 we'll be taking on the conservation stewardship of the Canepa Ranch/Carcione Open Space located in Mogul, NV. This is offered to WOLF through the same adopt-a-spot program in partnership with KTMB and Washoe County.

The Canepa and Carcione Spaces are part of a 10-year open lands improvement and access plan that we are excited to participate in. Our initial tasks during 2026 will include invasive species removal and preliminary trail building. Our involvement and projects will transform as the improvement plan is executed over the coming years. We are thrilled to have this conservation of open lands opportunity and will be looking towards you all for your support in the field as we embark on this next chapter.

In 2026 we have committed to three stewardship dates. These dates are also listed on Wildwood's Event Page!!

March 14, 10am - 12pm : Canepa Ranch
July 18, 10am - 12pm : Carcione Open Space, this correlates with WOLF's HOWLING IV event.
November 7, 10am - 12pm : Canepa Ranch

01/06/2026

Wildwood Open Lands Foundation's newest offering for 2026 - limited space available - Register Soon!
https://wildwoodopenlands.org/11267-2/

12/24/2025

Our Autumn 2025 Newsletter is out. including all of our confirmed 2026 event dates. Check it out!
https://wildwoodopenlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Howl-of-the-WOLF-5.2.pdf

11/30/2025

11/08/2025

Join us in Reno next Saturday Morning!