Welcome to Truckee River Month!
Did you know?
May is Truckee River month! One Truckee River invites you to celebrate our local gem, the Truckee River, in the month of May. This month, let's raise public awareness and engagement around our important waterway, the Truckee River.
Take an afternoon to enjoy its beauty. Hike, bike, picnic, paddle, fish, or swim - and appreciate the uniqueness of clean, mountain-fresh water running through our urban desert hometown. The more we enjoy the river, the more we'll care for it. The Truckee provides 85% of the drinking water to the Truckee Meadows region, and ongoing protection for our shared resource is more important than ever.
Looking to learn more? Celebrate the Truckee River by checking out these upcoming events:
GET OUT and enjoy the truckee river - every day!
The Truckee River is the gem of our region – offering countless opportunities for recreation in Northern Nevada, as well as just over the California stateline. From adrenaline-fueled whitewater kayaking excursions to mellow camping trips and celebratory downtown events, you probably already know your favorite ways to enjoy our waterway.
Looking for more things to do on the Truckee River? Click here for our favorites places to paddle, hike, bike, fish, camp, picnic, wildlife-watch, dine, dance, and enjoy nature from a new perspective this season.
Smart About Water Day - May 4
Learn all about the programs and strategies that go into managing our local water resources. This is an annual event to update the community about our water supply and learn about the programs that protect this vital natural resource. Short informative presentations will begin at 10:30 a.m. and tree tours with the City of Reno's Urban Forester will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Presentation topics will include Advancing Water Recycling in Our Region, 2024 Water Supply Outlook, and Starting Up Sprinkler Systems. TMWA will have a fleet of big rigs to explore and this event is family friendly.
Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to talk with our region's water experts and stewards. It's a day for learning and fun with representatives from Truckee Meadows Water Authority, the City of Reno, Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency, the Northern Nevada Water Planning Agency, Desert Research Institute and more.Water resource organizations participating include Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Desert Research Institute, Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Authority, Nevada Water Innovation Institute, OneWater Nevada, and more.
Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Workshop series - May 8, 23 & 29
Join the Truckee Meadows Water Authority workshops about where Northern Nevada’s water comes from - and learn what you can do to manage your water use more efficiently! On May 8th, they’ll lead a tour of the Glendale Water Treatment Plant with experts presenting the rigorous regulations, testing and treatment procedures your water goes through prior to reaching your tap. On May 23rd and 29th, attendees will be introduced to the basic concepts of operating, maintaining, and repairing residential drip systems and sprinkler systems.
truckee meadows trail days - May 11
Join Washoe County Parks, Biggest Little Trail Stewardship, and Truckee Meadows Trails for 2024 Truckee Meadows Trail Days!
Give back to the trails community in Hidden Valley Regional Park on the first monthly trail day of the season. TMT Trail Days will consist of light maintenance of trails throughout the Truckee Meadows. Training, tools and helmets will be provided.
Black Rock Design Institute: Dig Studio - May 16
With offices in Denver, Phoenix, and Spokane, Dig Studio is a landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm. They are currently working with the City of Reno on The Truckee River Vision Plan. Hosted by the Nevada Museum of Art, learn from Dig Studio leaders about their practice and their approach to creating The Truckee River Vision Plan and implementation of recommended projects at this evening event.
SATURDAY MORNING CLEAN UP - May 18
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, in collaboration with the City of Reno, is organizing a community clean up at the strategically chosen John Champion Park. This location is crucial as it is the starting point for litter-picking and debris removal mission along the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, moving toward Brodhead Park.
Your participation is crucial as litter can disrupt our natural ecosystem. Once it washes into the Truckee River, it can significantly impact our aquatic species. By removing trash, you are directly contributing to the protection of the main source of our drinking water, approximately 85% of which comes from the Truckee River.
Spring Plantapalooza - May 18
Join the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation for their annual Spring Plantapalooza. In this fun, hands-on event, you’ll have the opportunity to volunteer with your community in the Rosewood Nature Study Area – planting native upland and riparian species to restore the natural ecosystem, stabilize stream banks, and reduce invasives.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY & GARDEN WALKING TOUR AT LAKE PARK - May 21
The new River-Friendly Living Demonstration Garden features a rain garden and other practices residents can implement to protect the Truckee River. These techniques are designed to make the most of our Nevada desert home’s 8 annual inches of rainfall.
Join One Truckee River for a ribbon cutting ceremony and walking tour led by Ryan Sharrer, City of Reno Horticulturist.
This is a free and family-friendly event. Light refreshments will be provided.
Washoe County Parks - Several Events
Join Washoe County Parks & Open Space for a plethora of events this month. Junior Ranger Days and Programs on the Porch are fantastic ways to get the whole family involved in learning about our local wildlife - and the importance of protecting it. Live animals will be included for several presentations this summer.
Reno River Festival - June 7, 8 & 9
Celebrate summer at the Reno River Festival, featuring a full weekend 20+ musical acts, crave-worthy food and beverage vendors, and one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts made by local artists. This year’s Festival has something for everyone, including paddling, biking, and running events and one of the largest professionally run cornhole tournaments in the region. Event highlights include The Great River Rally (a guided rafting excursion) and musical headliners The Ataris and Canaan Smith.