2024 Summit Advance Session: Success Stories from San Diego
VirtualCalBike 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
Forest Futures Salon – Prescribed Fire: What, Why and How
VirtualLearn 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
Sierra Nevada Alliance: Annual Report Release Webinar
Zoom webinarJoin Sierra Nevada Alliance for our yearly Annual Report release. Enjoy a virtual lunch hour with our staff as we share accomplishments towards bettering the Sierra Nevada over the past year. Free and open to the public. To support conservation efforts in the Sierra Nevada and help keep community events free, you can make a
Willow Harvesting Workshop
Lemon Canyon Ranch 222 Lemon Canyon Rd, SierravilleJoin 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
Functional Wetland Loss in the American West: How Water Scarcity is Reshaping Wetland Ecosystems Webinar
OnlinePRESENTER 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
Functional Wetland Loss in the American West: How Water Scarcity is Reshaping Wetland Ecosystems
VirtualClimate 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
Using the CalVTP: New Implementation Tools and Lessons Learned
VirtualThis 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
Truckee Farmers + Makers Holiday Block Party at Nonprofit Row
Tahoe Food Hub 12116 Chandelle Way, Truckee, United StatesJoin 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
Native Gardening 101: TLC for Native Trees
VirtualCalifornia’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
Managing Community Wildfire Risk
Woolman Meeting Hall 13075 Woolman Lane, Nevada City, CaliforniaLearn 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.
Sierra Nevada Sierra Club Holiday Party and Variety Show
Seaman's Lodge 423 Nimrod Street, Nevada CityThe 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
Willow Weaving Workshop
Sierra Valley Preserve Sierra Valley Preserve, Beckwourth, CaliforniaJoin 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