Holiday Open House at the Silver Saddle Ranch this Saturday offers hikes, Santa, and cheer
The annual Silver Saddle Ranch Holiday Open House is the perfect time to explore this hidden gem of open space in east Carson City. The Silver Saddle Ranch (SSR) is a 703-acre working ranch located between the Pine Nut Mountains to the east and Prison Hill to the west. The Ranch and surrounding landscape is dominated by agricultural fields, sagebrush, and wetland and riparian habitats.
The Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch Holiday Open House is this Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with lots of activities planned. You’ll find the entrance to the ranch off of Carson River Road, approximately 1.4 miles south of the East Fifth Street intersection.
Choose to explore the ranch during the 9 a.m. hike and bike ride with Muscle Powered. Enjoy a plein air painting demonstration from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. And then at 1 p.m. you’ll be treated to a friendly guided hike to learn about the origin of Saint Nicholas, local history, wildlife, and vegetation.
You’ll want be there at 10 a.m. when Santa arrives by mule-drawn wagon. The mules and wagon will be around throughout the event for show and rides. Snacks and warm drinks will be available at the Red House.
This is one of the two annual Silver Saddle Ranch Fund Raisers and any donations are greatly appreciated. Better yet, become a member and receive a SSR mug, email updates on activities for 2018, and what we are doing to improve the facility and your experience at Silver Saddle Ranch.
If you have not come out to meet us before, be sure to come by and check out the ranch. The SSR is subject to a perpetual conservation easement to protect, preserve, and enhance the conservation values of the lands. Several hiking, biking, and equestrian trails on the property can be enjoyed year-round.
Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch (FOSSR) is run entirely operated by volunteers and is financially supported by memberships. Some of our activities include membership drives, ranch maintenance, habitat conservation, environmental education, recreational activities, and special programs for the community.
For more information on the Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch, or to become a member, go to http://friendsofssr.org/
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