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Spring Exploration Camp: Discover Nature's Wonders! Join us this spring for an exciting adventure at our Spring Exploration Camp! Designed for young explorers, this camp offers hands-on activities to discover…

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January 7, 2026

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Is your New Year’s Resolution to be more Climate Conscious? (It should be!)

Every year in December, millions of Americans sit down to make New Year’s Resolutions. According to the Pew Research Center, thirty percent of all Americans made a resolution in 2024,…

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December 29, 2025

The Galena Creek Visitor Center is managed by Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space under a special use permit from the US Forest Service. Great Basin Institute is the interpretive association that operates the Visitor Center, providing staff and volunteers who greet the public, provide travel information, and offer nature-based programming for all.

Experience the wonders of nature at Galena Creek Exploration Camps! Our passionate team of educators offers immersive learning experiences that align with STEM principles and spark a love for the environment. Through hands-on activities and interactive games, campers become stewards of the planet, learning the importance of conservation. Join us for a memorable and educational experience that will create lasting memories and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Register your camper today!

If you are interested in supporting Galena Creek Exploration Camps, you may find more information about becoming a partner here.

Spring Camp

Is your New Year’s Resolution to be more Climate Conscious? (It should be!)

visitorcenter@thegreatbasininstitute.org

(775) 849-4948