UNR, in the Mackay School of Mines Building. “Houses an outstanding collection of minerals, ores, fossil specimens and photographs, in addition to mining related relics.
(northern Nevada)
STEM Organizations
200 eye-popping cars with authentic street scenes and sounds. Think about all the engineering that went into creating the modern automobile!
Berlin is a Nevada Ghost Town, and the park highlights fossils of Ichthyosaurs, prehistoric marine reptiles. A nature trail connects to campground to the Fossil Shelter, information and viewing windows are available at the Fossil Shelter if you cannot attend a scheduled tour.
The Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office website home page has some cool videos on the Devil’s Hole pupfish, Mojave Population of the Desert Tortoise, Mojave Desert Tortoise Hatching, Sage Grouse Life History. They offer a number of education events and programs.
In the shadow of 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, 5,000 year old bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines. Come to Great Basin National Park to experience the solitude of the desert, the smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the beauty of Lehman Caves.
E.L. Cord Museum School. Numerous, ongoing STEAM programs for youth (science, technology, engineering, arts, math).
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4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. There are over 49,000 young people engaged in 4-H programs across the state of Nevada. 4-H is the youth development education program of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
We inspire exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community. Contact us to see what adventures, events and volunteer opportunities we have available for your family.
We are focused on creating a community where math is cool, helping students find their joy of math, and encourage kids to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum is a cultural resource dedicated to educating visitors and the community about Nevada railroad history.