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We are working to protect the unique experiences available in the Black Rock Desert.
Gerlach ArTrail “Meet the Artists,” Thursday, October 8, 2026
“Meet the Artists” Gerlach Community Meeting3:30 – 5:30 pm, Thursday, October 8, 2026(before the GECAB meeting) Washoe County web announcement Washoe County has been working to develop a public participatory[…]
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Gerlach Trailhead Public Art Project
Washoe County invites artists, artist teams, collectives, and organizations to submit proposals for a public art installation at the Washoe Artrail Gerlach Trailhead, a gateway to one of Nevada’s most[…]
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4th of July Campout & General Meeting
We are planning to camp on the Black Rock Desert over the 4th of July weekend, and we invite you to join us or come visit. General Meeting, 5 –[…]
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Visiting camps and events in the Black Rock Desert and beyond, a goal of staffing the Bureau of Land Management’s Black Rock Station, collecting contact data, producing media
EDUCATION
Host events, publish brochures with safety tips, historical information, & lists of resources, develop programs for children about camping, nature, history, astronomy, etc., interpretive sign installation for historical, ecological, and geological significance
RESOURCES
Improve OHV staging, primitive camping, and toilet access, hiking trails, improve Gerlach support resources
BOARD MEMBERS
We are always recruiting active, diverse people to join our board! Your service will make a difference and be greatly appreciated.
Carol Montgomery
President
Outreach, community service, and volunteer extraordinaire.
Matthew “Metric” Ebert
Treasurer
History buff, desert wanderer, broadcaster, and philosopher.
Russell Bierle
Vice President
Gerlach GID, GECAB, infrastructure maintenance and development
Liz Deason
Director
Temple Guardian, Native Daughters of the Golden West, High Desert Harmony.
Erin Watson Ebert
Secretary
Organizational behavior specialist, historian, Black Rock Ranger, voracious reader.