FRIENDS OF MIDAS

MIDAS, NV

Ericameria nauseosa - rubber rabbitbrush With a shrubby growth habit, predilection to regularly disturbed sites (i.e., well grazed and recently burned rangeland), twigs covered with a felt-like tomentum, and flowering heads comprising about five flowers and surrounded by involucral bracts in a distinctly graduated series, this has to be Ericameria nauseosa or rubber rabbitbrush, and perhaps var. speciosa given the conspicuous corolla lobes and long style branches. This site lies at the south base of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada.
Ericameria nauseosa - rubber rabbitbrush Credit: Matt Lavin

Friends of Midas is a non-profit organization based in the town of Midas, Nevada. The group was founded in 1999 with the goal of promoting the town and its unique history, as well as preserving its natural resources. The organization is made up of volunteers who are passionate about the town and its community.

Friends of Midas is involved in a range of activities, including organizing events and educational programs, maintaining local trails and parks, and working with local businesses to promote tourism. The group also works to preserve the historic buildings and landmarks in the town, including the famous Midas Opera House.

One of the organization's most significant projects is the annual Midas Rendezvous, a three-day festival that celebrates the town's history and culture. The event includes live music, food vendors, historical tours, and a variety of other activities for visitors of all ages.

Overall, Friends of Midas is an essential part of the Midas community, working tirelessly to promote and preserve the town's unique culture and history. With its dedicated volunteers and ongoing efforts, the organization helps to ensure that Midas remains a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come.

FRIENDS OF MIDAS is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MIDAS NV. US MID #8403200149

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Ericameria nauseosa - rubber rabbitbrush With a shrubby growth habit, predilection to regularly disturbed sites (i.e., well grazed and recently burned rangeland), twigs covered with a felt-like tomentum, and flowering heads comprising about five flowers and surrounded by involucral bracts in a distinctly graduated series, this has to be Ericameria nauseosa or rubber rabbitbrush, and perhaps var. speciosa given the conspicuous corolla lobes and long style branches. This site lies at the south base of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada.
Ericameria nauseosa - rubber rabbitbrush With a shrubby growth habit, predilection to regularly disturbed sites (i.e., well grazed and recently burned rangeland), twigs covered with a felt-like tomentum, and flowering heads comprising about five flowers and surrounded by involucral bracts in a distinctly graduated series, this has to be Ericameria nauseosa or rubber rabbitbrush, and perhaps var. speciosa given the conspicuous corolla lobes and long style branches. This site lies at the south base of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada.
Ericameria nauseosa - rubber rabbitbrush With a shrubby growth habit, predilection to regularly disturbed sites (i.e., well grazed and recently burned rangeland), twigs covered with a felt-like tomentum, and flowering heads comprising about five flowers and surrounded by involucral bracts in a distinctly graduated series, this has to be Ericameria nauseosa or rubber rabbitbrush, and perhaps var. speciosa given the conspicuous corolla lobes and long style branches. This site lies at the south base of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada.
Ericameria nauseosa - rubber rabbitbrush With a shrubby growth habit, predilection to regularly disturbed sites (i.e., well grazed and recently burned rangeland), twigs covered with a felt-like tomentum, and flowering heads comprising about five flowers and surrounded by involucral bracts in a distinctly graduated series, this has to be Ericameria nauseosa or rubber rabbitbrush, and perhaps var. speciosa given the conspicuous corolla lobes and long style branches. This site lies at the south base of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada.
Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis - Wyoming big sagebrush Wyoming big sagebrush growing on the south slope of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. The plant cover in this area was likely Wyoming big sagebrush steppe before it was regularly overgrazed and burned beginning in the 1800s. According to James Young in the book Cheatgrass, Winnemucca Mountain was regularly set on fire in the early 1900s as part of the town of Winnemucca's 4th of July celebrations. Spicate inflorescences arising from all over a rounded canopy is distinguishing of subspecies Wyomingensis.
Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis - Wyoming big sagebrush Wyoming big sagebrush growing on the south slope of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. The plant cover in this area was likely Wyoming big sagebrush steppe before it was regularly overgrazed and burned beginning in the 1800s. According to James Young in the book Cheatgrass, Winnemucca Mountain was regularly set on fire in the early 1900s as part of the town of Winnemucca's 4th of July celebrations. Spicate inflorescences arising from all over a rounded canopy is distinguishing of subspecies Wyomingensis.
Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis - Wyoming big sagebrush Wyoming big sagebrush growing on the south slope of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. The plant cover in this area was likely Wyoming big sagebrush steppe before it was regularly overgrazed and burned beginning in the 1800s. According to James Young in the book Cheatgrass, Winnemucca Mountain was regularly set on fire in the early 1900s as part of the town of Winnemucca's 4th of July celebrations. Spicate inflorescences arising from all over a rounded canopy is distinguishing of subspecies Wyomingensis.
Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis - Wyoming big sagebrush Wyoming big sagebrush growing on the south slope of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. The plant cover in this area was likely Wyoming big sagebrush steppe before it was regularly overgrazed and burned beginning in the 1800s. According to James Young in the book Cheatgrass, Winnemucca Mountain was regularly set on fire in the early 1900s as part of the town of Winnemucca's 4th of July celebrations. Spicate inflorescences arising from all over a rounded canopy is distinguishing of subspecies Wyomingensis.
Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis - Wyoming big sagebrush Wyoming big sagebrush growing on the south slope of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. The plant cover in this area was likely Wyoming big sagebrush steppe before it was regularly overgrazed and burned beginning in the 1800s. According to James Young in the book Cheatgrass, Winnemucca Mountain was regularly set on fire in the early 1900s as part of the town of Winnemucca's 4th of July celebrations. Spicate inflorescences arising from all over a rounded canopy is distinguishing of subspecies Wyomingensis.
Helianthus annuus - annual sunflower Annual sunflower growing on the south slope of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. The plant cover in this area was likely Wyoming big sagebrush steppe before it was regularly overgrazed and burned beginning in the 1800s. According to James Young in the book Cheatgrass, Winnemucca Mountain was regularly set on fire in the early 1900s as part of the town of Winnemucca's 4th of July celebrations. All species of Helianthus are native to North America and seem to be most abundant were disturbance is regular.
Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis - Wyoming big sagebrush Wyoming big sagebrush growing on the south slope of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. The plant cover in this area was likely Wyoming big sagebrush steppe before it was regularly overgrazed and burned beginning in the 1800s. According to James Young in the book Cheatgrass, Winnemucca Mountain was regularly set on fire in the early 1900s as part of the town of Winnemucca's 4th of July celebrations. Spicate inflorescences arising from all over a rounded canopy is distinguishing of subspecies Wyomingensis.
Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis - Wyoming big sagebrush Wyoming big sagebrush growing on the south slope of Winnemucca Mountain, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. The plant cover in this area was likely Wyoming big sagebrush steppe before it was regularly overgrazed and burned beginning in the 1800s. According to James Young in the book Cheatgrass, Winnemucca Mountain was regularly set on fire in the early 1900s as part of the town of Winnemucca's 4th of July celebrations. Spicate inflorescences arising from all over a rounded canopy is distinguishing of subspecies Wyomingensis.

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FRIENDS OF MIDAS
HC66 - 75
MIDAS
NV
89414-9801

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MID # 8403200149
Name FRIENDS OF MIDAS
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 880330011
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.946516, -117.480644
CODES FIPS State Code: 32
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 010600
US Census Block: 1897