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View fullsize Can you spot the owl? 👀 This is a great example of crypsis, a form of camouflage that helps animals blend into their surroundings. By matching colors, patterns, and even posture, species like Great Horned Owls can stay nearly invisible while roost
View fullsize From classroom tanks to the river... what a day on the West Walker! Smith Valley students released trout fry they had raised from eggs into the river, marking the culmination of the Trout in the Classroom program. These kids didn't just learn scienc
View fullsize The wait is over. Tickets for Under A Nevada Sky 2026 are officially on sale. On September 12th, we gather at Mormon Station in Genoa, Nevada for an evening of locally sourced food, community, and purpose. Every ticket supports our ongoing work to r
View fullsize 🌤️ We know, we know... it feels like spring out there. But don't be fooled just yet! When the real thing arrives, we want your garden ready to go. 🌿 Save the Date for the Walker Basin Conservancy's Spring Native Plant Sale, May 30 & 31, 2026!
View fullsize Inspiring the next generation of conservationists! This week we had the pleasure of speaking to Churchill County High School's Plant Systems Classes.🌱 Students learned about the WBC's Native Seed Farm and Nursery, exploring our operations, processe
View fullsize While much of the West is experiencing an abnormally dry winter, the Walker Basin is a bright spot despite weeks of sunny weather.☀️ 💧The current season’s water in the Walker Basin remains at near or above normal levels. Precipitation is at 1