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March 2024 Gathering – CA Reforestation Pipeline Cooperative
March 2024 Gathering – CA Reforestation Pipeline Cooperative
Register to attend the March 6, 2024 gathering of the California Reforestation Pipeline Cooperative. The Cooperative's mission is to provide a platform for diverse stakeholders to work together to accelerate timely, effective, climate-informed reforestation practices across all lands. At this gathering, you can expect to: Hear from state and federal agency, academic, private and NGO experts on programmatic aspects of
CalBike Webinar: Complete Streets on Caltrans Corridors
CalBike Webinar: Complete Streets on Caltrans Corridors
Please join us to learn more about our statewide campaign for Complete Streets and Complete Corridors on Caltrans' State Highway System. Our joint campaign is bolstered by SB 960, authored by Senator Scott Wiener, which will require Caltrans to implement safe streets for people biking, walking, and using transit. Along with the senator joining us,
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AmeriCorps’ Women’s History Month Event: Empower Her: Journeying Through Diverse Career Paths
AmeriCorps’ Women’s History Month Event: Empower Her: Journeying Through Diverse Career Paths
Summer is just around the corner and as temperatures soar, so will our electric bills. However, thanks to President Biden's Clean Energy Plan, relief for our pockets is possible! Join us to learn how to save BIG by taking advantage of tax incentives from the Clean Energy Plan. Come learn about affordable weatherization and electrification
Sierra Nevada Alliance Speaker Series: Jessica Jane Robinson
Sierra Nevada Alliance Speaker Series: Jessica Jane Robinson
Our first virtual speaker series event of 2024 debuts with an amazing opportunity to hear how you can turn your passion into activism. Jessica Jane Robinson will join us to speak on her life's work educating youth through conservation curriculum, fighting for our Earth, what life is like as a superhero character, and more! Also check out
Sierra Club Sierra Nevada Group Volunteer Meet & Greet
Sierra Club Sierra Nevada Group Volunteer Meet & Greet
Join us for Pizza and learn about ways to get involved with the local Sierra Nevada Group of the Sierra Club. While enjoying food and drinks from 1849 Brewery, there will be a short presentation about our local group’s current conservation issues facing the Sierra Nevada and our precious Yuba River and ways to get
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UC Davis Environmental Law Symposium 2024
UC Davis Environmental Law Symposium 2024
Rewilding: The role of habitat restoration and species reintroduction in achieving climate resiliency Join us for the Environmental Law Society's Annual Symposium on Friday March 8th, 2024 at King Hall. The symposium will feature three panels exploring the multiple benefits of habitat restoration, species reintroduction and how to address the potential legal, policy, and social challenges of
2024 Watershed Improvement Program (WIP) Summit
2024 Watershed Improvement Program (WIP) Summit
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s Watershed Improvement Program (WIP) Summit connects California policymakers to Sierra-Cascade issues that resonate across the state. This year’s Summit marks the 20th Anniversary of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and will showcase the many accomplishments, people, projects, collaborations, and events that have shaped the SNC and the Sierra-Cascade over the past two decades.
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Forest History Snowshoe Trek with Sugar Pine Foundation
Forest History Snowshoe Trek with Sugar Pine Foundation
Description We have partnered with the Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) to deliver a leisurely snowshoe trek around Spooner Lake. However, it could be more challenging if snow levels are deep. Along the way, our experts and friends at the Sugar Pine Foundation will talk about the natural and cultural history of the forest, including everything from historic
Tend the Earth: A Native American Experience
Tend the Earth: A Native American Experience
Come explore the beautiful Ladies Valley with Kimberly “ShiningStar” Petree, founder of Cosumnes Culture and WaterWays (CCaWW). This 320-acre property in the Upper Cosumnes River was purchased in 2008 by ARC and is now owned by CCaWW. As a local indigenous Culture Keeper, Kimberly will share a Native American experience with education on local plants
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RiversLab: Reconnecting the Elwha River: Spatial Patterns of Fish Response to Dam Removal
RiversLab: Reconnecting the Elwha River: Spatial Patterns of Fish Response to Dam Removal
Join us on March 12th for the next RiversLab. We will be discussing the challenges and benefits of restoring river connectivity. The Research article driving the conversation is “Reconnecting the Elwha River: Spatial Patterns of Fish Response to Dam Removal.” Click here for more information and to register.
SYRCL’s Quiz Night 2024
SYRCL’s Quiz Night 2024
Join SYRCL for Quiz Night on Tuesday, March 12! SYRCL’s annual Brains of Nevada County quiz night has a new home — Join us at Gold Vibe Kombuchary for bubbly drinks, food trucks, and trivia! Started in 2002, Quiz Night is the annual spring fundraiser for the South Yuba River Citizens League’s (SYRCL) Youth Environmentalist of
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Hydropower Insights: Exploring Projects, Energy Markets, and Licensing Trends
Hydropower Insights: Exploring Projects, Energy Markets, and Licensing Trends
Building on the foundation laid by the Hydropower Licensing 101 Toolkit (published in 2023 by the River Management Society, National Park Service and Hydropower Reform Coalition), this four-part series is designed to address the gaps in available resources for hydropower practitioners seeking an understanding of various aspects of hydropower projects and the licensing process. The series will dive
Navigating the Permitting and Regulatory Environment of Beaver-Related Projects: A Panel Discussion
Navigating the Permitting and Regulatory Environment of Beaver-Related Projects: A Panel Discussion
PRESENTERS: Adam Burnett, Beaver Institute Alexa Whipple, Methow Beaver Project Rob Walton, Beaver Institute Dan Aitchison, Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation More information coming soon. Click here for more information and to register.
NEPA 101: How it affects you and you can affect change
NEPA 101: How it affects you and you can affect change
Join Great Basin Water Network, the Center for Biological Diversity, Owens Valley Indian Water Commission, and Friends of the Inyo, on Wednesday, March 13 at 6 pm, for a FREE webinar to help you learn about the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), how it affects communities, and how you can meaningfully engage in the public comment process to
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Stewardship Summit 2024 – Learning from the Land
Stewardship Summit 2024 – Learning from the Land
This annual event invites all to gather and learn from the land, sharing stewardship successes and challenges with peers in stewardship of local lands. Presentations are invited. Individuals and organizations interested in presenting should submit via this form and complete all questions by February 10. Speakers will be notified by February 17, with the full
RIPE AREA Popup
RIPE AREA Popup
LIVE PODCAST: "Placertopia Live" - A recording session featuring RIPE AREA visiting clarinetist and nature field recording theorist, David Rothenberg, hosted by Paul Godwin and Myrtle Tree Arts. As wordplay on “riparian,” RIPE AREA is an innovative community project engaging artists with the public in watershed health through the power of artistic experiences, including sound, music, story, poetry,
Bear Yuba Land Trust Community Rendezvous
Bear Yuba Land Trust Community Rendezvous
Bear Yuba Land Trust Staff & Board will be gathering at Gold Vibe Kombuchary to meet and greet our community of volunteers, members, partners, and all you curious and interested folks, for our annual Community Rendezvous and Open House, on Thursday, March 14. The Community Rendezvous is our opportunity to engage with our community and share all the
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Keep Truckee Green: Alterations & Modifications
Keep Truckee Green: Alterations & Modifications
Monthly mending and alteration workshops at the Truckee Roundhouse: Sponsored by Keep Truckee Green, these FREE workshops will teach you how to repair your clothing instead of throwing it away. Together, we can reduce textile waste while learning new skills. Let’s mend, not end! Open to all levels of sewists, especially beginners. Ages 12 and
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Prepare to Burn Workshop
Prepare to Burn Workshop
Join us for a workshop led by Joaquin Pastrana of Nevada County RCD in collaboration with UC Cooperative Extension, Nevada County Fire Safe Council, Truckee Fire Department and CAL-FIRE. Time: 10 AM – 2 PM Location: Floriston area: Location will be provided via email to those who Register! Cost: Free Description: Learn about the steps to prepare for a
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The Wonders of Wildlife and Water with TINS
The Wonders of Wildlife and Water with TINS
Description Join TINS naturalist Sarah Hockensmith as she leads the way in search of wildlife, water features, and spectacular scenery from a beachy waterfront. Enjoy nature’s treasures before soaking up the great views of Sugar Pine Point State Park on Tahoe’s West Shore. Sarah will discuss natural history topics related to winter ecology, including how
Predicting and Mapping the effects of the Sackett Decision
Predicting and Mapping the effects of the Sackett Decision
PRESENTERS Joe Shapiro, University of California, Berkeley Andy Robertson, GeoSpatial Services at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Tom Bernthal More information coming soon. Click here for more information and to register.
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Hydropower Insights: Exploring Projects, Energy Markets, and Licensing Trends
Hydropower Insights: Exploring Projects, Energy Markets, and Licensing Trends
Building on the foundation laid by the Hydropower Licensing 101 Toolkit (published in 2023 by the River Management Society, National Park Service and Hydropower Reform Coalition), this four-part series is designed to address the gaps in available resources for hydropower practitioners seeking an understanding of various aspects of hydropower projects and the licensing process. The series will dive
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Urbanized Black Bears with Tahoe Toogee
Urbanized Black Bears with Tahoe Toogee
The Tahoe Area Sierra Club and the Lake Tahoe Community College's HSI STEM program will be hosting an educational presentation done by 41 year long South Lake Tahoe resident and local bear expert, Tahoe Toogee. This 40-minute presentation will focus on the urbanization of the black bears and the urbanized bear population on the South
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Understanding Fuels/Fire Behavior to Build a Prescription
Understanding Fuels/Fire Behavior to Build a Prescription
The weather prescription is at the core of prescribed fire application. Weather is also the hardest factor to control! Placer PBA is hosting this training to help community members better understand weather prescriptions and to introduce available tools and resources to PREDICT when a good weather window may be opening. Improving our ability to predict
Project on the Preserve: Adam Ryan
Project on the Preserve: Adam Ryan
BYLT is hosting the second Project on the Preserve day of 2024 on Saturday, March 23, from 9am – 1pm. BYLT hosts Project on the Preserve days throughout the year for all you busy folks who can’t get out during the week so you too can help make local lands and trails more beautiful. This second Project on
River Monitoring Mandatory Field Training
River Monitoring Mandatory Field Training
Participants must have attended the River Monitoring Orientation meeting on March 14th prior to attending the Field Training. At the mandatory FIELD TRAINING: you will become familiar with SYRCL’s sampling protocol, practice working with the sampling equipment, and learn to fill out the data sheets. This training will be located at the Bridgeport Crossing at the South Yuba River
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Rural Climate Capacity Workshop – Sierra Business Council and Siskiyou Climate Collaborative
Rural Climate Capacity Workshop – Sierra Business Council and Siskiyou Climate Collaborative
Sierra Business Council is hosting a second Rural Capacity for Climate Readiness workshop in partnership with the Siskiyou Climate Collaborative, California Air Resources Board (CARB), and UC Davis Center for Regional Change. This workshop focuses on the barriers and successes of building decarbonization, reducing vehicle miles traveled, and EV readiness in rural regions. A key
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Scotch Broom Challenge 2024
Scotch Broom Challenge 2024
SYRCL and Bear Yuba Land Trust will be leading a Scotch Broom Challenge adjacent to Mountain Bounty Farm on Friday, March 29th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Why get involved? Because we’re all about the power of teamwork and science-backed action! Scotch broom might seem harmless, but it’s wreaking havoc on our native plants and cranking
Scotch Broom Challenge 2024
Scotch Broom Challenge 2024
SYRCL will be leading a Scotch Broom Challenge adjacent to Mountain Bounty Farm, a farm that works closely with the Bear Yuba Land Trust (BYLT), on Friday, March 29th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Why get involved? Because we’re all about the power of teamwork and science-backed action! Scotch broom might seem harmless, but it’s wreaking
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Lawn to Native Landscape
Lawn to Native Landscape
Presenters: Chrissy Freeman & Tece Markel Save water, beautify your yard, and support our local birds and butterflies by converting your lawn to a native landscape! Learn how you can do this at a free public workshop. Learn how to remove or reduce your lawn, and choose native plants that can thrive and enrich your
Cooking with Scraps – Butte Environmental Council
Cooking with Scraps – Butte Environmental Council
Come together to make scrumptious banana bread… and a banana peel tea your plants will adore! Make sure you're getting the most out of your food by learning how to turn overripe or wilted produce into something delicious! This month, we'll be learning how to make banana bread and how we can use the peels
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First Tuesday Breakfast Club: Staying Green – Forest Health
First Tuesday Breakfast Club: Staying Green – Forest Health
Be a part of the Virtual April Edition of the First Tuesday Breakfast Club! Participate in an informative Forest Health discussion. Welcome to the FIRST TUESDAY BREAKFAST CLUB, a dynamic community forum brought to you by the North Tahoe Community Alliance l North Tahoe Chamber. Our engaging presentations kick off promptly at 7:10am after introductions.
SciPub: Community Science in our Forests
SciPub: Community Science in our Forests
Over the past 5 years the SSI Education Program has been running a novel community and citizen science education project collecting forest health and fire risk data with upper elementary students in Nevada County. Join us for a presentation on the project and a thought provoking, interactive activity on the health of our forests. Please
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Hydropower Insights: Exploring Projects, Energy Markets, and Licensing Trends
Hydropower Insights: Exploring Projects, Energy Markets, and Licensing Trends
Building on the foundation laid by the Hydropower Licensing 101 Toolkit (published in 2023 by the River Management Society, National Park Service and Hydropower Reform Coalition), this four-part series is designed to address the gaps in available resources for hydropower practitioners seeking an understanding of various aspects of hydropower projects and the licensing process. The series will dive
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Lake Tahoe Area Virtual Job Fair
Lake Tahoe Area Virtual Job Fair
Join the North Tahoe Chamber, Golden Sierra and Placer County at the Lake Tahoe Area Virtual Job Fair. This free event enables employers and job seekers to chat live about currently open positions, collect resumes, pre-screen qualified candidates in personal virtual hiring rooms, and even host video interviews! Click here for more information and to register.
April Naturehood Webinar: Introducing the New Calscape
April Naturehood Webinar: Introducing the New Calscape
Get ready for a new Calscape! CA Native Plant Society is introducing exciting new features and improvements to Calscape.org. In this webinar, they will go over the new release, which is loaded with descriptions of more than 8,500 California native plants; a free garden planner; expanded search criteria; and a new directory of native plant
The Flora of Nevada County, California
The Flora of Nevada County, California
Presenter: Shane Hanofee Nevada County and the cross-section of the Sierra Nevada it spans offer diverse habitats and a diverse set of plant species that inhabit them. For the first time, a true Flora of Nevada County is in the works. This is a listing of every single native and naturalized plant that grows within the county,
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Annual Wildflower Exhibit 2024
Every spring the Maturango Museum hosts the annual Wildflower Exhibit during which visitors can see the wide variety and abundance of wildflowers that grow in the Indian Wells Valley and surrounding canyons. Collectors with the proper BLM permits spend multiple days gathering the wildflowers which are placed into bottles or vases then set onto tables
Water 101 Workshop: The Basics and Beyond
Water 101 Workshop: The Basics and Beyond
One of our most popular events, our annual Water 101 Workshop details the history, geography, legal and political facets of water in California as well as hot topics currently facing the state. Taught by some of the leading policy and legal experts in California, the one-day workshop on April 5 gives attendees a deeper understanding of the state’s
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2024 CA Native Plant Society Spring Plant Sale – El Dorado Chapter
Order Online: From 9:00 am April 6 thru 5:00 pm April 10 Location: shop.eldoradocnps.org Plant Pickup: Date: April 20, 2024 Time: Pickup time assigned at checkout Location: 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA (parking lot of county building C) Volunteer: Volunteer for plant pickup day and receive a plant as a thank you gift! Visit shop.eldoradocnps.org for details. Click here for more information and to
Wilderness First Aid with NOLS
Course Description The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine (NOLS WM). This course provides individuals with a foundation in important first-aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in a remote backcountry environment. This fast-paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders,
Restoring the Stanislaus Watershed Symposium
Restoring the Stanislaus Watershed Symposium
The day session will start with plenary discussions led by experts and then hold breakout sessions to discuss the details and make action plans. We’ll learn about the current situation in the Stanislaus watershed and the operations of its dams, including New Melones. We’ll find out what it will take to redesign the watershed and the
Eyes on the Lake Training
Eyes on the Lake Training
Do you love to kayak, paddleboard, and walk on the shoreline at Lake Tahoe? Then join us for a free Eyes on the Lake training! This training is open to the public, all ages welcome. Learn how to identify Tahoe’s various native and invasive aquatic plants, and how to report observations that allow the League