Support the Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is operated by staff and volunteers of the Great Basin Institute. Support for the Visitor Center enables us to:

• Educate the public about the appropriate use of the natural and cultural resources in the Galena Canyon area.
• Provide natural and cultural history programming for visitors of all ages.
• Reach out to local schools with standards-based environmental and cultural education opportunities.
• Offer nature-based youth camps in Galena Creek Park.
• Collaborate with other agencies to offer continuing education for local teachers and educators.

There are many ways to support the Visitor Center!

• Attend a program
• Become a Friend of the Galena Creek volunteer
• Become a member of the Visitor Center
• Shop in the Galena Creek Store
• Donate a special gift to the Great Basin Institute in support of Galena Creek programs

For additional information, please call the Visitor Center Director at 775.849.4948.

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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 has contracted with Washoe County to operate the Visitor Center, which includes providing staff and volunteers, managing the Galena Creek Store, and providing free and fee-based educational and interpretive programming for all ages at the Visitor Center and Galena Creek Recreation Area and Regional Park.