You can lace up for a nature walk, take an astronomy class under the stars or volunteer with friends and neighbors to give back. This was always the vision. A working ranch with thriving communities, surrounded by nature and connected to the land.

Twenty years later, the trails are still here. The canyons are still wild. And we are just getting started.

Join our 20 Connections Challenge to help us celebrate 20 years of local habitat conservation and connecting people with The Nature Reserve.

To complete the challenge, either use the notebook or the Google Form to play the game and add up your points! Choose your own way(s) to connect with and explore The Nature Reserve. Each connection has a point value, and the goal is to reach 20 points by combining connections. The deadline is October 17, 2026.

Everyone who finishes the challenge will receive your choice of our 20th year Anniversary bandanna or carabiner as a prize. You’ll also be invited to our 20th Year Celebration Party on October 24! We’ll be celebrating in true Nature Reserve style with food, music, crafts, nature walks, opportunity drawings, and live animal presentations.

*to submit the physical printed PDF notebook, take a photo or scan and email your submission to staff@rmvreserve.com, or bring your completed notebook to any staff member at a Nature Reserve event.