Conservation affects everyone. Protecting important ecological values is part of what gives Nevada a one of kind beauty and opportunity. The natural landscape offers something for everyone including recreation, aesthetic value, cleaner atmosphere, improved water quality, and so much more. Nevada Division of Forestry prioritizes conservation education through multiple programs that build awareness, resiliency, and inspiration in the public of Nevada. These core qualities empower residents to live with the land as well as inform and prepare communities for different land management challenges they may face. Nevada Division of Forestry values connecting the public of Nevada with their environment.

 

Everyone has an opportunity for learning. Nevada Division of Forestry frequently engages in outreach and we encourage our partners to engage the communities they serve in conservation. All age ranges and backgrounds can find an opportunity to learn more about Nevada's landscape and the role that they can act in. Some of the programs and events that Nevada Division of Forestry has for conservation education include:

• Nevada Youth Range Camp (Link) (for High School Students Only)
  • Nevada Division of Forestry offers an Essay Scholarship Contest (Link) for Range Camp Entry
• Nevada Division of Forestry Events Page (Link)
• Nevada Division of Forestry Wildfire Prevention Page (Link)
• Nevada Division of Forestry: State Conservation Nurseries- Plant Care (Link)
• Nevada Division of Forestry Fire Adapted Nevada 

Learn with our partners. Our partners also host many events that the Nevada Division of Forestry also participates in. To help support our partners and come see us, please search the agency in mind and navigate to their event page on their associated website. We look forward to seeing you!

 

We support our partners in conservation education. One of our methods for doing so is through our annual Conservation Education Grant Program, wherein cooperators can apply at the link below for the opportunity to receive funding up to $10,000 to help support their conservation education program. To learn more and apply to our opportunity please view our Conservation Education and Outreach Grant page (link) and the Conservation Education Grant Application Portal (Link). To see other grant opportunities through Nevada Division of Forestry please follow this link to our Funding Opportunities Page (Link).

 

We want to work with you. If you are inspired to pursue a career in natural resource management, Nevada Division of Forestry welcomes you! Nevada Division of Forestry is a multifaceted organization that requires a dedicated team of individuals in a variety of roles and from a variety of back grounds. Some of the avenues for careers include Wildland Firefighting, Rangeland Management, Forestry, Human Resources, Finance, Grant Management, Outreach, and so many others. If you are interested, please visit our Careers and Contracting Page (Link).

 

Join Our Email List. Starting in 2025, the Nevada Division of Forestry's Stewardship Program will be sending out a monthly email discussing the available funding opportunities and upcoming news from the Division. To join please send an email to ndfstewardship@forestry.nv.gov detailing your name and the email address to be enrolled.

 

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