The Sheriff's Office says that the black blister beetle found in the Sierra Valley is about half an inch long, narrow, and elongates and the covering over the wings is soft and flexible. 

The fires destroyed one home and damaged two others.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed Tiehm’s buckwheat as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act.

Saturday, October 1st, Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is hosting a fall Plantemonium event at the Rosewood Nature Study Area. 

The loss of power to the plant is a major concern since a disruption of electricity supply could knock out cooling systems. 

The hope is to have the new plant up and running by early next year.

So far in 2022, participants have provided nearly 15,000 records of over 1,000 species of plants.