Labor Day weekend events and beyond at Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 11:59am
Event Date:
September 5, 2015 (All day)
Fort Churchill State Historic Park in Silver Springs is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of September. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.
CSI: Critter Scene Investigation Fort Churchill:
Fur, feathers, footprints…no animal visits or lives at Fort Churchill without leaving a trace. These traces, also called signs, clues, or evidence, can be studied to give us a better understanding of animal behavior and movement. Join a ranger as we look for clues and use our investigative skills to figure out who was here and what happened. Please bring plenty of water, sun protection, and comfortable closed-toe shoes.
WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at the John C. Fremont Picnic Area at Fort Churchill. Fort Churchill is
Located 8 miles south of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000
Highway 95A, Silver Springs, NV 89429.
COST: Park entrance fees apply, $5 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $7.00 per vehicle for out-of-state visitors (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.
CONTACT: Kristin Sanderson, 775.577.4880, bucklandstation@hotmail.com
Owl Prowl
Take part in a special evening exploration that has participants looking and listening for owls. Please bring plenty of water, comfortable closed-toe shoes, and a flashlight. Space is limited; please call 775.577.4880 to reserve your spot.
WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at the John C. Fremont Picnic Area at Fort Churchill. Fort Churchill is
Located 8 miles south of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000
Highway 95A, Silver Springs, NV 89429.
COST: Park entrance fees apply, $5.00 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $7.00 per vehicle for out-of-state visitors (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.
CONTACT: Kristin Sanderson, 775.577.4880, bucklandstation@hotmail.com
Coffee with a Ranger:
Bring your own mug and join a ranger for some early morning conversation. Ask questions, learn about the park, share your experiences, and make new friends.
WHEN: Sunday, September 6, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Walk-in campsite at the Samuel Buckland Campground at Fort Churchill. Fort
Churchill is located 8 miles south of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway
95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs, NV 89429.
COST: Park entrance fees apply, $5.00 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $7.00 per vehicle for out-of-state visitors (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.
CONTACT: Kristin Sanderson, 775.577.4880, bucklandstation@hotmail.com
Starry, Starry Night:
Come experience the awesome night sky over Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Enjoy a tour of the celestial neighborhood while talking about the night sky as a remarkable natural resource to be celebrated, protected, and enjoyed. Please dress for the weather. Red lights, lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged.
WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 8:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at the Fort Churchill museum. Fort Churchill is located 8 miles south of the
Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs,
NV 89429.
COST: Park entrance fees apply, $5.00 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $7.00 per vehicle
for out-of-state visitors (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the
program.
CONTACT: Kristin Sanderson, 775.577.4880, bucklandstation@hotmail.com
Pioneer Kids: Projects and Pastimes:
What was it like to be an American pioneer during the 1800s? In the days before video games, cell phones, and cars, life was difficult. Pioneer families had to figure out how to survive on the frontier - making most everything they needed from scratch or by hand and figuring out how to entertain themselves. Join a ranger for hands-on activities that introduce young learners to this time period. Program is geared towards children 8 years of age and older, accompanied by an adult.
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Buckland Station. Buckland Station is located approximately 9 miles south of
the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Kristin Sanderson, 775.577.4880, bucklandstation@hotmail.com
The passport challenge continues:
The Nevada State Parks Passport Booklet is now available and may be picked up at any state park. Visitors who have their booklets stamped at 15 different parks will earn a free annual pass to all Nevada State Parks. The booklet, which serves as a travel aid as well as travelogue for park visitors, includes photos, a description of each park, lists of amenities, travel journal pages and spaces for validation stamps which have been designed to reflect each unique state park.
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