Nevada Land Trust

Nevada Land Trust Where there is nature, there is peace. Where there is open space, there are open minds. We are the Nevada Land Trust.

Where there are people devoted to protecting our land and wildlife, there is an enduring sense of purpose. We go to great lengths to preserve land and wildlife habitat throughout Nevada. With the help of members, volunteers, land owners, businesses and government agencies, we protect special places through acquisition, easement, open space planning, outreach and environmental restoration.

Have you heard? Swan Lake Nature Study Area has expanded!The Washoe County Board of Commissioners recently authorized co...
08/22/2026

Have you heard? Swan Lake Nature Study Area has expanded!

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners recently authorized county staff to proceed with the purchase of 13 acres that adjoin to the Swan Lake Nature Study Area - a nationally recognized bird watching area that is visited by over 150 migratory and endemic bird species along the Pacific Flyway.

As long-time Washoe County and Swan Lake Working Group Partners, we are excited to have worked closely with the landowners to secure a sales price well below market value - a generous reflection of their commitment to the community.

These 13 acres along Horse Creek include the main access road to the Swan Lake Nature Study Area. Horse Creek provides reliable water for this playa ecosystem that hosts wildlife such as the renowned Tundra Swan, multiple raptor species including hawks and owls, coyotes, musk rats, and native pollinator species as well as school groups and other wildlife enthusiasts who visit to see them. The County's plans for the parcel now that acquisition is complete include creek restoration and flood mitigation, road and trail improvements, and accessibility infrastructure, as well as upgrades to interpretive signs.

NLT has helped with Swan Lake Acquisitions since 2000.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about NLT projects and partnerships!


Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance, Bureau of Land Management - Nevada, City of Reno Government, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Washoe County, Nevada - Government, Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space

📷: 1.) Washoe County, 2.-6.) NLT

Nevada Land Trust's conservation work does not stop after the many hours it takes to complete a project. We stay with it...
08/08/2026

Nevada Land Trust's conservation work does not stop after the many hours it takes to complete a project. We stay with it, working with landowners to monitor conditions on our conservation easements annually and helping address potential issues like invasive species or trespass. Regular communication and yearly site visits are important. Meaningful conservation is not “one and done” - we’re in it for the long haul!

Interested in learning more about our work? Click the link in our bio!

We sure enjoyed our time with Mark Vollmer and the class through TMCC EPIC for the "Photograph Summer Landscape" clas...
08/06/2026

We sure enjoyed our time with Mark Vollmer and the class through TMCC EPIC
for the "Photograph Summer Landscape" class partnership featuring NLT's Tahoe Meadows and other scenic spots. This is our second partnership class following the success of "Photographing the Wonders of the Wetlands" highlighting our Swan Lake for the "Photograph Summer Landscape" class partnership featuring NLT's Tahoe Meadows and other scenic spots. This is our second partnership class following the success of "Photographing the Wonders of the Wetlands" highlighting our Swan Lake project.

Here are some photos taken during our Saturday fieldtrip to the Tahoe Meadows and surrounding areas filled with scenic views, tons of wildflowers, all topped off with a stunning sunset.

Thank you to Mark, TMCC EPIC, and the students for making this such a fun and informative time.

Keep an eye out for the next class!

For more on Tahoe Meadows and other projects, click the link in our bio.



📷: 1,2,3 Mark Vollmer
5,6 Joel Muller
4,7,8,9 NLT (Ryan Muller)

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world."— John Muir, 'My First Summer...
07/30/2026

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world."

— John Muir, 'My First Summer in the Sierra'

Nature is synonymous with Nevada. With over 57 million acres of open space, nature is present in our everyday lives - it has become integrated with who we are. All the more reason to continue to work to conserve nature and all the wonders it holds from wildlife and their rich habitats to water and the natural resources that support their lives and ours.

We encourage you on this World Nature Conservation Day, and every day to connect with nature and do your part to help protect it.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about NLT projects.



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TWO DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP! Love the outdoors and photography? So do we! Registration is now open for "Photograph Summer L...
07/21/2026

TWO DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP! Love the outdoors and photography? So do we! Registration is now open for "Photograph Summer Landscapes" taught by award-winning photographer (and excellent teacher) Mark Vollmer through TMCC's EPIC community education series. Following a classroom session on July 23, spend the afternoon and evening of July 23 at Tahoe Meadows, one of our very favorite conservation project sites.

Tahoe Meadows contains 2-acres of high elevation alpine/wetland meadows, which contains the headwaters and upper reaches of Ophir Creek, feeding water to Lodgepole pine, several species of willows, numerous wildflowers, and various sedges and native grasses.
Also referred to as Sheep Flat - remnants of an historic sheepherders cabin reside on the property, as well as significant native sites dating back 4,000 years.

In addition, the area has high recreational use throughout the year – from snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing in the winter, to hiking, birdwatching, and wildflower walks in the summer. In partnership with Washoe County and USFS, this project was completed in 2014.

Hope to see you later this month!

Scan the QR code on the flier to register, or visit
https://truckee.augusoft.net/connect/ClassInfo/ClassInformation?int_class_id=35699

Click the link in our bio to learn more about NLT projects.



📷: Mark Vollmer/TMCC

From open space and agriculture, wildlife habitat to recreation and historical preservation - conservation comes in many...
07/21/2026

From open space and agriculture, wildlife habitat to recreation and historical preservation - conservation comes in many forms.

We all have our reasons for supporting the movement, and we'd love to know what conservation means to YOU.

Comment you thoughts on conservation and tag your friends!

Click the link in our bio to learn more about NLT projects.



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case you missed it - registration is now open for "Photograph Summer Landscapes" taught by award-winning photographer (a...
07/10/2026

case you missed it - registration is now open for "Photograph Summer Landscapes" taught by award-winning photographer (and excellent teacher) Mark Vollmer through TMCC's EPIC community education series. Following a classroom session on July 23, spend the afternoon and evening of July 23 at Tahoe Meadows, one of our very favorite conservation project sites.

Tahoe Meadows contains 2-acres of high elevation alpine/wetland meadows, which contains the headwaters and upper reaches of Ophir Creek, feeding water to Lodgepole pine, several species of willows, numerous wildflowers, and various sedges and native grasses.
Also referred to as Sheep Flat - remnants of an historic sheepherder's cabin reside on the property, as well as significant native sites dating back 4,000 years.

In addition, the area has high recreational use throughout the year – from snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing in the winter, to hiking, birdwatching, and wildflower walks in the summer. In partnership with Washoe County and USFS, this project was completed in 2014.

Hope to see you later this month!

Scan the QR code on the flier to register, or visit:
https://truckee.augusoft.net/connect/ClassInfo/ClassInformation?int_class_id=35699

Click the link in our bio to learn more about NLT projects.

TMCC EPIC

📷: Mark Vollmer/TMCC

Love the outdoors and photography? So do we! Registration is now open for "Photograph Summer Landscapes" taught by award...
07/02/2026

Love the outdoors and photography? So do we! Registration is now open for "Photograph Summer Landscapes" taught by award-winning photographer (and excellent teacher) Mark Vollmer through TMCC's EPIC community education series. Following a classroom session on July 23, spend the afternoon and evening of July 23 at Tahoe Meadows, one of our very favorite conservation project sites.

Tahoe Meadows contains 2-acres of high elevation alpine/wetland meadows, which contains the headwaters and upper reaches of Ophir Creek, feeding water to Lodgepole pine, several species of willows, numerous wildflowers, and various sedges and native grasses.
Also referred to as Sheep Flat - remnants of an historic sheepherders cabin reside on the property, as well as significant native sites dating back 4,000 years.

In addition, the area has high recreational use throughout the year – from snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing in the winter, to hiking, birdwatching, and wildflower walks in the summer. In partnership with Washoe County and USFS, this project was completed in 2014.

Hope to see you later this month!

Scan the QR code on the flier to register, or visit:
https://truckee.augusoft.net/connect/ClassInfo/ClassInformation?int_class_id=35699

Click the link in our bio to learn more about NLT projects.

TMCC EPIC

📷: Mark Vollmer/TMCC

Happy National Pollinator Week! From native landscapes to agriculture, pollinators are key contributors to growth and co...
06/25/2026

Happy National Pollinator Week! From native landscapes to agriculture, pollinators are key contributors to growth and continuation of plant life from supporting the food we eat and maintaining native species and ecosystems.

With how integrated pollinators are with ecosystems and agriculture, conservation of these species and their habitats is vital for health lands overall.

Want to help out? Check University of Nevada, Reno Extension's iNaturalist Pollinator Week Bug and Flower Hunt by following the link provided or by following the direction in the last picture of this post.

https://events.unr.edu/event/pollinator-week-bug-and-flower-hunt

Click the link in our bio to learn more about NLT projects.



📷: Photos1-4: NLT, Photo 5: UNR Extension

Nevada is one of the most unique states in the nation, with more percentage of its total land classified as rangeland th...
06/19/2026

Nevada is one of the most unique states in the nation, with more percentage of its total land classified as rangeland than any other state. From agricultural working spaces and wetlands, to forests and wildlife habitats, these lands support Nevada's heritage, water sources and communities.

That's where the Nevada Land Trust comes in. Through our conservation tools, we work with willing landowners to protect wildlife habitat, safeguard water sources, and assist in keeping working lands productive.

We strive to keep Nevada's open spaces healthy and resilient for the future generations. If you are interested in conserving your land, reach out to us by phone (775-851-5180) or email ([email protected]) for a confidential, no pressure conversation.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about NLT projects.



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