Events
11
June
2025
Regular monthly meeting
North 5th St BLM sign
29
May
2025
Grass and Forbs Workshop
East Adobe Creek
27
May
2025
Detrash the Water Tanks
11 am
Mary A Winter's book
Showcasing 430 wildflowers found in the Elko area, the book is available at the Northeastern Nevada Museum, 1515 Idaho St. There are 11 copies left with the NNSG group and can be picked up by prior arrangement at a meeting.
NNSG was involved with ensuring this book was posthumously published and is proud to offer it to the public.
Our Goals
To establish trust and mutual respect between diverse agency and community members involved in public land issues; To provide a community forum for scientific presentations related to healthy ecosystems, earth science topics, and problem solving through the collaborative process; and, To develop sustainable relationships and expectations that reduce conflicts, simplify and streamline planning, and provide multiple use opportunities within our region.
Paul Meiman, Associate Professor with UNR and Rangeland Extension Specialist, gave a presentation on virtual fencing at the 2022 Annual Dinner/Meeting
Keys to NNSG's Success
Helen Hankins
1999 BLM employee who brought collaborative training to Elko which sparked the formation of NNSG.
Jim and Leta Collard
Dynamic duo that brought NSNG into existence
Gerry Miller
Gerry's energy and dedication have been key to the organization lasting 25 years.
Larry Hyslop
Long time participant, past president, and actively involved Elko resident who keeps the group informed.
Doug Clarke
Long time participant with interests in all outdoor happenings in the Elko area.
Cam Collins
BLM biologist awarded grass vases at the 2022 Annual Dinner Meeting for his long participation
Photos
2025 Annual Dinner
Meghan Collins presented on Climate Futures in the Great Basin: Adapting to Change
2025 Annual Dinner
Visitors diving into Elko culture.
2025 Range Management Workshop
Paul Meiman presents on the how and the why for methodical and documented rangeland management practices
2025 Range Management Workshop
The workshop was attended by nearly 40 attendees from producing and agency sectors.
2024 - 25th Anniversary Dinner
2019 Annual Dinner/Meeting
Board of Directors on our 20th anniversay. From left to right: Andi Porreca, Pam Harrington, Gary Reese, Larry Hyslop, Margaret Walch, Dave Voth, and Gerry Miller.
2019 annual dinner/meeting
110 people attended
2019 Annual Dinner
The 2019 annual dinner was a shared evening with the Elko County Cattlewomen's Group. Sharon Rhodes received the Mother of the Year award from her daughter, Shammy. The Rhodes family is shown.
2016 Annual Dinner/Meeting
The Uhart family from the Home Ranch
January 2016
Pete Coates speaking on Long Term Effects of Wildfire on Sage-grouse.
2016 Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Panel consisting of Jon Griggs, Robin Wignall, Jay Tanner, John McCann, James Rogers, and Carol Evans, at the Nurturing Great Riparian Plains: Cows, Creeks and Collaboration talk
2015 Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Stitching the West Back Together discussion. Gary Nabhan, Steve and Robin Boies, Richard Collins, Richard Knight, and Thomas Sheridan
2015 Annual Dinner/Meeting
Agee Smith from the Cottonwood Ranch
2012 Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Panel discussion
George Gruell
George Gruell signing his book Nevada’s Changing Wildlife Habitat: An Ecological History
Ruby Pipeline
NNSG members and partners inspect the Ruby Pipeline right-of-way for successful reclamation.