All Events & Meetings

Are you a citizen scientist who enjoys birding and aiding conservation efforts? BLM Paria River District invites you to participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, December 18.

On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14, 2025, areas along SR 163 between Bruce Woodbury Dr. and Thomas Edison Dr. will be closed due to the SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV Race.

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s annual “Holiday on the Homestead” event is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13.

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) continues tradition in hosting its annual model railroad exhibit, specific days only, during the month of December.

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention efforts across Oregon and Washington during the 2025–2026 winter season.

With colder weather approaching, people may start thinking about gathering firewood. Firewood permits are required to gather firewood from public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Winnemucca District.

BLM Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices will begin winter range closures Dec. 1. These seasonal closures protect wildlife and natural resources and reduce damage to roads.

The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area went into effect on Dec. 1, 2025, and will end on April 30, 2026.

On Nov. 27, 2025, the Scenic Drive area at Red Rock Canyon will be open from 6 a.m. to noon, and the Visitor Center will be open 8 a.m. to noon. The fee gates will close at noon. Normal hours will resume November 28.

The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for free starting Dec.. 5 through Dec. 24.

The Bureau of Land Management Elko District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public.