Upcoming Events for Northern Nevada

GREEN BUILDING IN NORTHERN NEVADA - WEBINAR

Event Date: September 17, 2020 12:00 - 1:00 PM

The Nevada Green Business Network (NVGBN) announced a webinar series to raise awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of green business practices during and after COVID-19. Green business is good for Nevada and great for business. Businesses will help fight climate change by saving valuable resources and protecting the environment, while also saving money by implementing sustainable practices that lead to cost savings in energy, water and waste. These environmental practices help keep employees healthy and engaged, enable businesses to comply with regulations, and help attract customers that are increasingly interested in supporting businesses that are helping to protect the environment.

The Green Building in Northern Nevada webinar is moderated by Jaime Villarino-Eilenberger, Sustainability Manager, Leading Edge Consulting Services. Panelists TBD.

REGISTER HERE

COMMUNITY SHRED DAY

Event Date: September 19, 2020 (All day)

DeBug Computers of Carson City and Carson Valley is helping the community to stay cyber-safe at no charge. This is your opportunity to help minimize the chance of identity and personal information theft. DeBug offers this every year as a way of increasing identity theft awareness and providing a no-cost solution to our community.

The shred day event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19. In addition, all shredded paper is completely recycled, along with your old computers and technology items (sorry, no CRT monitors or TVs can be accepted). We will take shredding and recycling items as long as space allows, first come first served.

In Carson City the event is from 10 a.m. to noon at 1817 North Stewart Street, No. 30. Call 775-883-3630. The event is also at DeBug in Minden, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1560 U.S. Highway 395, No. C. Call 775-782-0303.

For more information, visit CarsonNow: https://www.carsonnow.org/reader-content/08/25/2020/free-community-shred-day

RESIDENTIAL DUMP DAYS AT LOCKWOOD REGIONAL LANDFILL

Event Dates: 

September 17, 18 and 19

September 24, 25 and 26

October 1, 2 and 3.

Materials commonly associated with illegal dumping will be accepted at no charge. That includes eligible household appliances (coolant-free refrigerators, hot water heaters, stoves, dishwashers and washers/dryers) and eligible bulky waste (sofas, chairs, mattresses and box springs).

The goal of this event is to encourage responsible waste disposal and reduce dumping in our open spaces. It is open to residential users Reno, Sparks, Unincorporated Washoe County and Storey County even if they do not have an account with Waste Management. This event is for residential users only – commercial customers will be charged normal rates. Tires are limited to (4) four per household.

Accepted for a Fee: televisions, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT), refrigerators with coolant 

NOT ACCEPTED: dirt, concrete, liquids, toxic or hazardous material, engines, transmissions

Lockwood Landfill is located at 2700 E Mustang Road in Spark. Take exit 23 off I-80. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. 

GREENevada SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR THE GOLDEN PINECONE SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2020

The nomination deadline is Friday, September 25, 2020 at 12pm (noon).

GREENevada is partnering with the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce and greenUP! for a live or virtual event in the Fall. We invite you to think about the local businesses, organizations, agencies, and individuals deserving of recognition for making our community more environmentally healthy, safe, and sustainable. Awards categories reflect the nine priorities identified by our community that provide the framework for the City of Reno's Sustainability & Climate Action Plan. 

Click here for the nomination form!

GREAT BASIN OUTDOOR SCHOOL's SCIENCE SCHOOL

Event dates: September 22 through October 30, every Tuesday and Friday mornings

Science School is new and is especially for families who have chosen distance learning for safety but still want to give their kids the chance to learn in small groups outdoors. Registration will be strictly limited for safety. Guest scientists will share their expertise with standards-based activities each Tuesday and Friday morning Sept. 22-Oct. 30, and venues will vary from the River School Farm on Fridays to Oxbow Nature Study Area or Galena Creek on Tuesdays. Hiking games, crafts, stories, and more fun will fill the afternoons. See details and register on the GBOS website.

GREAT BASIN OUTDOOR SCHOOL'S FALL BREAK ADVENTURE DAY CAMP

Event date: October 5-9 at the River School Farm in Reno

The day camp will give elementary school students the chance to explore farm, riverbank, park, and trails. Activities revolve around a different science topic each day, and include crafts, games, and stories. Teaching staff have science degrees, experience working with children, and are background checked. See details & register now on the GBOS website.