Jacque Lowery

We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.

Reno, Nevada

Moana Nursery,
1100 West Moana Lane
Reno, NV 89509

Phone: (775) 825-0600
Fax: (775) 825-9359
Email: Send Message

Store Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Additional Website:
Visit our other website

Comments:
Store Managers: David Jones & Alex Johnson; Bird Experts: Jacque Lowery, Carol York & Lisa Braginton

Reno (South), Nevada

Moana Nursery,
11301 South Virginia Street
Reno (South), NV 89511

Phone: (775) 853-1319
Fax: (775) 853-0467
Email: Send Message

Store Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Additional Website:
Visit our other website

Comments:
Visit Store Manager: Jim Stanton; Bird Experts: Jacque Lowery, Sally Hurd & Steve Packer

Sparks, Nevada

Moana Nursery,
7655 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436

Phone: (775) 425-4300
Fax: (775) 425-4340
Email: Send Message

Store Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Additional Website:
Visit our other website

Comments:
Visit Store Manager: Michelle Gilmore; Bird Experts: Carol York & Michelle Gilmore

June Nature Happenings

• June is Perennial Garden Month & National Rivers Month

• Beautiful Columbines (Colorado State Flower) will begin to bloom.
• June is, on average, our fourth wettest month of the year.
• Some cavity-dwelling species may attempt to start a second brood. Be sure to check your nest boxes.
• Add suet dough to your bird feeding station during the hot summer.
• Bird migration is finished. Birds that are here now are summer residents that nest.
• As the month progresses, feeders can become busy with visiting parents and fledglings.
• Keep cats inside to help protect fledglings.
• House Wrens are nesting.
• Viceroy, Fritillary and Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly mating seasons.
• Keep nectar feeders fresh and change sugar solutions every three days as the temperature rises.
• Many summer birds are not frequent feeder visitors but will seek out fresh water to beat the summer heat.
• In new open space, watch for Say's Phoebes, Western Kingbirds, shrikes and various flycatchers to search for flying insects and water to wash them down.

Moana Nursery Seminars:

June 15: Creating a Backyard Bird Habitat

Join our plant doctor and long-time high desert gardener Jon Bruyn to learn how easy it is to create a back yard habitat that that attracts a variety of birds. Your bird habitat will soon become an outdoor learning center for your entire family, providing year round entertainment.

All seminars are free and held at Moana Nursery, 1190 W. Moana Lane, in our Landscape and Design Center unless otherwise stated. Seminars begin promptly at 10 a.m. and last one hour. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as seating is limited to 60 and is first come, first served. Visit www.moananursery.com or call (775) 825-0600 for more information

Lahanton Audubon Society Field Trips

Field Trip Coordinator: Jasmine Vittori, jasmine.vittori@gmail.com, 775-224-3282

LAS field trips are free and open to the public. Birders of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Please reserve your space with field trip leaders. Reservations provide leaders with contact information so they can reach you in the event of trip changes, or cancellations. Always dress for changing weather conditions, and bring something to eat and drink. For more information contact Field Trip Chair Jasmine Vittori.

The nearby Plumas Audubon Society also has field trips scheduled that area birders may find of interest. For more details please visit http://www.plumasaudubon.org/

For information on the Lahontan Audubon Society, click here.

Animal Ark

Wolf Howl Night
Saturday, June 1
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Prices for this special evening event: Adults $15; Seniors $13.50; Children $12; children 2 years and under are free.
Join us for a howling good time! The park opens at 6:00 p.m. so you may see the other animals of Animal Ark prior to the fun and educational Wolf Howl at 7:00. Hear the wolves and coyotes howl then participate in our contest, with prizes to be awarded to the best human howlers.

Dash 4 Dads Cheetah Run
Sunday, June 16
6:00 pm
Reservations required due to limited seating. RSVP: 1-775- 970-3431
Prices for this special evening event: Adults $40; Seniors $35; Children (10-16 years old) $30.
What Dad doesn’t enjoy watching cheetahs run at top speeds? Our cheetahs go from zero to 45 MPH in three seconds, with 22-foot strides and and a top speed of 60 MPH! We predict Dad will be impressed! Children must be at least 10 years old to participate.

For more information about Animal Ark click here.

Reno Goldfinch Project

You can participate in tracking the survival of Goldfinches in the Truckee Meadows by following this link ... http://www.swainson.org/Goldfinch.html. Just by watching for colored bands on the legs of goldfinches and reporting that to the Reno Goldfinch Project through this link, you can help us learn more about movement patterns and long-term local survival. The site will give you the information you need to help and participate.