Building Blocks of the Business Plan: A 3-Part Series
CAFrom the Sierra SBDC & the Placer Business Resource Center: Building Blocks of the Business Plan Have you heard the saying, “Businesses don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan?” It’s true – whether you are just starting out or are growing your business – having a well thought-out business plan can help you stay
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Getting to know the California Native Plant Society with Cris Sarabia
VirtualMark your calendars! Cris Sarabia, former President of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS), will be joining us on February 28, 2022 at 12 pm for a presentation on Getting to know the California Native Plant Society. Cris will share his insights on topics including an introduction to the CNPS, how their work impacts the
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Getting to know the California Native Plant Society with Cris Sarabia
Zoom meetingMark your calendars! Cris Sarabia, former President of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS), will be joining us on February 28, 2022 at 12 pm for a presentation on Getting to know the California Native Plant Society. Cris will share his insights on topics including an introduction to the CNPS, how their work impacts the
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Women in Science with Megan Joyce
VirtualJoin the Alliance and Megan Joyce, founder of Kestrel Blue Digital, as we bring together a panel of women in science and conservation to celebrate the people behind the research, advocacy, and policy that helps protect our world. We are excited to have a panel of incredible women with us for this webinar. Panelists include:
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Formerly Incarcerated Firefighters Help Save our Forests
VirtualMark your calendars! Join the Sierra Nevada Alliance and Brandon Smith, Co-founder and Executive Director of The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP) on Tuesday, May 31 at 12 pm. Did you know? 2021 was California's second-worst fire season on record In the last five years, 11 of the 20 most destructive wildfires have occurred Severe
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Forest/People with Taylor Parker, PhD
VirtualMark your calendars! Join the Sierra Nevada Alliance and our Forestry Program Director, Taylor Parker, PhD, on Tuesday, July 26 at 12 pm and chat about Forest/People. Dr. Parker will discuss his national and international forest work to help elevate and support ecosystems and communities. He will share lessons learned working in forest communities in South Carolina and Belize,
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Forests and Climate Change – How our public lands can help us tackle the climate crisis
VirtualOn September 27, 2022 at 12 pm, join the Sierra Nevada Alliance and Ellen Montgomery, from Environment America, for a discussion on Forests and Climate Change: How our public lands can help us tackle the climate crisis. Join us to learn about the state of federal forest protections and what groups are doing to push the United States
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Mushrooms of the Sierra Nevada
VirtualMark your calendars! Join the Sierra Nevada Alliance and local herbalist Gina Woods, on Monday, October 10 at 12 pm and chat about Mushrooms of the Sierra Nevada. In this lecture we will discover some of the basics regarding mycology, edibility and forest ecology of the Sierra Nevada mushrooms. Learn to safely identify, forage for and enjoy the
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Branding, Messaging, and Communication – Navigating a Changing Landscape
VirtualMark your calendars! Join the Sierra Nevada Alliance and Chris Ringnes, Public Relations and Communications Coordinator for the El Dorado Community Foundation, on November 15 at 12 pm, for a presentation on Branding, Messaging, and Communication: Navigating a Changing Landscape. Chris will get into the essentials of telling your organization's story to help connect with supporters and
Forest Futures Salon: Recap of 2022 Fire Season
Zoom meetingWith the Mosquito Fire quickly spreading just 35 miles outside of Tahoe Truckee, evacuation preparedness was the topic of conversation. Local CAL FIRE and US Forest Service representatives will share insights from the 2022 Fire Season and the factors that influenced the Mosquito Fire’s behavior. Speakers: Kyle Jacobson, Forest Fire Management Officer, Tahoe National Forest
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: How Geology Shaped California
VirtualOn Tuesday, December 6 at 12 pm, join the Sierra Nevada Alliance and Dr. Scott Valentine for a presentation on How Geology Shaped California. Dr. Scott Valentine, Earth Science Instructor at Lake Tahoe Community College, tells a captivating story of how earthquakes, volcanism, and geologic riches shaped the state of California. Register here. Meet Scott: Dr.
CalNonprofits 2022 Policy Symposium
VirtualCalifornia nonprofits are at a turning point. Over the past couple years we’ve demonstrated our strength, our resilience, and the critical role we play in supporting our communities through the most difficult of times. Now is Our Moment for Action – a moment to push for important changes that will help us not just survive,