birds

A trio of great horned owls have become international celebrities after a livestream camera observing their nests went viral.

Join us to learn about Carson City birds and make your own birdhouse to celebrate Valentine?s Day! Your birdhouse will be the perfect addition to your yard or as a gift for your Valentine! The event is available to children 8-13 years old and they must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies are provided, but limited; please register for the event at www.carson.org/CCPR.

Meet us at 10am in the Bonanza Room of the Community Center on February 10th.

This event is sponsored by Meek's Lumber in Carson City!

The mountains are finally wearing a beautiful winter coat, with even a little more to fall before tomorrow, but Carson City just got a dusting. That means the roads are slick, so give yourself some extra travel time until the sun gets a chance to melt it off. The Roska Collective wants to help you kick off your weekend early with Techno and Tequila at Battle Born Social downtown. The Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall adds Thirsty Thursday Karaoke to the mix.

There is a natural phenomenon that takes place each January to February that is celebrated annually in Carson Valley.

Much of my gardening life for most of the year is about doing: fertilizing, mowing, watering, raking, digging, transplanting and pruning. Now, with winter upon us, I have more of a chance to reflect on how the landscape actually looks as I sit in a sunny window watching the birds, the sun rise or set, the deer wandering through, or the weather blowing clouds around.

Editor's Note: The following item was written by Emma Doty, Christian Garcia-Perez, and Edwin Vasquez who are Honors Biology students at Carson High School.
Carson High School's honors biology class students recently shared their thoughts on the school's three native habitat gardens that help attract wildlife, expand learning, and benefit the environment.

I'm a fan of the Oregon State Extension Service. They have wonderful horticulturists there. I just came across an article by Kym Pokorny titled “What Does That Mean? Experts Take on Gardening Jargon.” Since everyone likes to test their knowledge, see how many of the following gardening words you know:

For at least two years, Carson-Tahoe (C-T) Health’s Cancer Center has had periodic trash explosions on its parking lot because of wildlife’s ability to access the unsecured dumpsters for the ‘free food.’

Positive human cases of West Nile Virus continue to be reported in Carson City, Douglas and Lyon counties, health officials said Thursday.

On September 15, 2017 the annual Nevada bear hunt season opens, and this year 45 hunters have been issued tags to participate in the season that lasts until Dec. 1, or until the quota of 20 black bears has been met, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The quota in 2016 was 41 bears.

CARSON CITY — Nevadans might be surprised to know their state is home to nearly a dozen species of owl, including the great horned owl – the largest nocturnal bird of prey in the state. Owls occupy a variety of habitats throughout Nevada but are seldom seen by the public because much of their activity occurs at night.

Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement are reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson City, Douglas County area for 2017. The individual confirmed to have West Nile Virus had the more serious form of the illness, which can impact the brain and surrounding tissues.

Join Katie Andrle as she discusses her work studying the Greater Sage-grouse. The sage-grouse is an iconic bird of the Great Basin. Sage-grouse are one of the species of bird who “lek”, which is when a large group of males gather at a location to show off to females. The species are not only interesting because of their unique natural history, but because they are controversial. The species has been in decline in recent years, and this has led to contentious debates on whether they should be listed on the Endangered Species List and what our responsibility to wildlife is.

There is still time to sign up for the 4-H 2017 Summer Youth Day Camp. A full week of educational field trips that begin at the Cooperative Extension office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The employees at the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in Carson City have two fundraisers annually for area non-profits. One of the recipients this year is the Wild Animal Infirmary for Nevada, also known as WAIF.

Attention all aircraft enthusiasts: The Carson City Airport will hold is annual Open House this Saturday, June 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event, which draws more than 6,000 visitors, takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway.

Carson City Cooperative Extension is looking for youth interested in the the 4-H 2017 Summer Day Camp. The camp is a week of fun and educational activities designed around exploring Carson City and surrounding areas.

The Carson City Airport will hold an Open House on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. The event takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada. Entry to the event is FREE to the public and draws over 6,000 visitors. The community event explores the exciting world of aviation and aerospace including: interactive displays, historical aircraft, military equipment, flybys, plane and helicopter demonstrations, food and beverages, and many more educational and family activities.

I thought sitting outside in the shade on a beautiful spring day would be a fun way to write my article. Now that I’m writing, I’m not so sure.

As a kid, I pictured Nevada as a wasteland of sand and cacti. Today, I know better. For the past five years, I’ve been packing up my truck every spring and taking a long day to drive to eastern Nevada to bask in the glory of one of the least densely-populated areas of the United States.

Spring showers, gusty winds, touches of wet flakes and corn snow made for a hearty stew of weather conditions around Carson City during the Thursday morning commute.

The quick moving storm system blew in overnight, bringing down temperatures to just below freezing, along with a few bands of rain, snow and pellet showers.

As the Earth warms from climate change, the risk of lethal dehydration and mass die-offs of songbirds during heat waves will increase in many areas of the world, according to a study published Monday in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Game wardens noted an alarming increase in illegally, sometimes mistakenly, killed waterfowl at the end of the waterfowl hunting season that closed on Jan. 29 at the Key Pittman and the Overton Wildlife Management Areas in Southern Nevada.

Carson City is awash with great little shops delivering up all sorts of goodies for your holiday gift list. Shop Small Saturday gives you a fantastic reason to go and check out the hidden gems right here in our valley.

A few area residents will enjoy a turkey dinner over Thanksgiving and Christmas courtesy of donations by Downtown Coin Club, 111 W. Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City.

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There were tears, smiles and applause as a Golden Eagle was released Sunday over Red Lake after being rehabilitated by Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care for the past month.

We have about 25 48-year-old cottonwood (poplar) trees that give us wonderful shade, shelter the birds and protect us from the wind. Unfortunately, cottonwoods sucker profusely from spreading tree roots. They sprout in the lawn, flowerbeds, driveway and even the patio.

At Carson High School, they are appropriately named Link Crew, also known as the Boomerang Project, and they are one of the most underappreciated yet profoundly beneficial programs at CHS.

Welcome to the weekend, Carson City. Happenings, going-ons, and to-dos can be found all over. Early birds catch the Great Reno Balloon Race, while night owls can enjoy karaoke and live music. Kids won’t want to miss out on the Young Eagle flights at the Carson Airport, just make sure to get there on time. Learn about Roswell at the WNC Observatory or meet Author Sandie LaNae at Artsy Fartsy. Our valley offers something for everyone, keep reading and see.

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