Events

Maintaining soil health is critical for sustainable agriculture and plant health and productivity. There are many key indicators of soil health such as soil structure, organic matter content, and biological activity, but understanding how these indicators are altered by management practices can be challenging. Microorganisms in the soil are an often-overlooked component to soil health.

Join California State Park Scuba Divers for a live underwater broadcast from Emerald Bay State Park in Lake Tahoe. This unique program provides a real-time narrative as divers explore the Emerald Forest, a vital underwater ecosystem, surveying aquatic invasive species (AIS). The program highlights the critical conservation efforts underway, focusing on the removal and monitoring

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. As a signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), NPLD fosters a strong connection between people and the environment, educating and cultivating environmental stewards. Held on the fourth Saturday in September each year, NPLD is also a “Fee-Free Day” where entrance fees

Join us on September 28 as we explore Nevada's beautiful mountain areas during National Public Lands Day! Saturday, September 28 9:00 - 10:30 AM PT Galena Bitterbrush and Nature Trail Loop 17859 Mt Rose Hwy, Reno, Nevada 89511 Tickets Starting at $50- purchase them below! This event is limited to 25 guests! Secure your spot

The South Yuba River Citizens League’s Annual River Cleanup is turning 27 this year. Each September since 1997, as part of a larger cleanup effort called California Coastal Cleanup Day and now aligned with National Public Lands Day, SYRCL has organized an annual Yuba River Cleanup event uniting the community to remove the trash that sadly builds up throughout the

What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) and Nevada Division of State Parks are thrilled to announce the first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in

The autumn sky will glow above the Wakamatsu Farm dark sky as we explore the celestial wonders offered. Among these will be the glittering Milky Way, Saturn with its majestic rings, and the small blue disk of distant Neptune. We might also witness the explosion of a distant nova! Constellations will be pointed out and

The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners. 2024 Conference Topics Include: Using AI and Zero Waste Solutions to Divert Reusable Furniture from Landfills Moving the Zero Waste Needle in K-12 Schools and Universities Zero Waste in the Trenches: Case Studies for Corporate Challenges

Welcome to the 30x30 Partnership 2024 Summit! Join us for the 30x30 Partnership 2024 Summit! This year’s themes of inspire, innovate, and integrate are a launching point for engaging presentations, rich discussion, and time with colleagues to connect and learn about how 30x30 is being made real across California. Registration covers the cost of snacks,

How can you prevent plant pathogens from invading your landscape? What are the best ways to scout for pests? What should you look for when buying new plants to keep your garden healthy? What are the latest trends in California forest tree diseases? Join experts from the Phytophthoras in Native Habitats Work Group and the