Events

CalBike will hold the first of its 2024 California Bicycle Summit Advance Sessions on November 29, 2023. This free webinar will feature advocates and planners from San Diego sharing victories for biking and walking, and lessons learned to apply to other communities. When: Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 12:00 pm Where: Zoom Cost: Free, but registration is required

Learn what prescribed fire is, why it is a necessary forest management tool and how land managers decide when and where to apply it to the landscape. You’ll hear from our local land management agencies and the Nevada County RCD on why they utilize prescribed fire and how private property owners can bring fire onto

Join Nick LaHaise, a beloved local artist from Sierra Valley, in weaving willow panels to shade the guests of the Nature Center! Nick LaHaise is a basket weaver, green wood worker, carpenter, chef, and teacher. He is the co-founder of Hearth Folk School in Sonoma County, a traditional craft and folk skills education center.     We will begin our

PRESENTER Patrick Donnelly, Intermountain West Joint Venture and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Program ABSTRACT  Climate change is driving inequity in wetland loss through functional declines. An improved understanding of these trends provides important insight for wetland managers and adaptive strategies needed to offset accelerating losses. This presentation will discuss recent findings from

Climate change is driving inequity in wetland loss through functional declines. An improved understanding of these trends provides important insight for wetland managers and adaptive strategies needed to offset accelerating losses. This presentation will discuss recent findings from a pilot study examining disproportionate impacts on semi-permanent wetlands and migratory waterbirds in Oregon and California. Results

This webinar will share insights about the latest trends, tips, and practices for agencies, fire safe councils, and landowners seeking to use the California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP) to implement vegetation treatments. The panel consists of CAL FIRE staff from Sacramento headquarters and the San Luis Obispo Unit and consultants who helped to develop and

Join us for a winter farmers’ market, holiday bazaar, and nonprofit open house all in one – featuring music, food, drinks, farm goods, and local crafts. And there will be photo ops with Santa at Sierra Community House's food distribution warehouse between the Tahoe Food Hub and Truckee Roundhouse, brought to you by the Truckee

California’s native trees are truly awe-inspiring–they can soar to majestic heights, live for thousands of years, and require dozens of people to circle them for a hug. But how do we care for them when they are in our garden? Get insights into tree care from experts experienced with native trees. Featuring: Oscar Sanchez of TreeCare LA and the CNPS Horticulture Team

Learn about how we are using landscape-scale management to help the Jones Bar FireWise Community and gain insight into replicating it in your own FireWise Community! Light refreshments provided. Please register in advance so we can plan for the correct number of people. Click here for more information and to register.

The Sierra Nevada Group of Sierra Club's Holiday Party and Variety Show Join us Friday, December 8th, 6:00pm at Seaman’s Lodge, Pioneer Park, for a night of entertainment, food, and fun at the annual Sierra Nevada Group - Sierra Club holiday party. We have a packed agenda of local music, poetry, short documentaries, storytelling, and

Join Nick LaHaise, a beloved local artist from Sierra Valley, in weaving willow panels to shade the guests of the Nature Center! Nick LaHaise is a basket weaver, green wood worker, carpenter, chef, and teacher. He is the co-founder of Hearth Folk School in Sonoma County, a traditional craft and folk skills education center.     We will begin our