September 2022
Webinar: Creating Bird-Friendly Landscapes
Join CNPS Redbud Chapter on September 21 at 6 pm for a presentation on Creating Bird-Friendly Landscapes. This presentation created by Nancy and Ames Gilbert includes many photos of birds interacting with native plants, as well as essential information on how to create bird-attracting gardens and landscapes. Also included are slides of native plants that provide multiple benefits to birds and other wildlife. Nancy and Ames will cover many topics, including: • Essentials for Creating Good Bird Habitat: Food, water,…
Find out more »Film Screening: Lost on Purpose
Join the Northern California Regional Land Trust at the Sierra Nevada Big Room on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, and let's escape to the Lost Sierra for an evening! They'll be screening the 2022 film Lost on Purpose (11 minutes), and then will be joined by the filmmaker, one of the featured cyclists, and the Director of Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship to talk about progress, heartbreaks, and the vision for the future of the Lost Sierra Route. This 600-mile network will…
Find out more »25th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Join The League to Save Lake Tahoe as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day and National Public Lands Day! RSVP here. By RSVPing before the event you will get updates on any changes leading up to the event and this will help us know how much food to order. 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…
Find out more »National Public Lands Day: Spawning Gravel Placement
Come join Trout Unlimited and the US Forest Service on National Public Lands Day for this volunteer opportunity! On September 24th from 9:00am- 2:00pm, we will be distributing 12 tons of gravel into Prosser Creek to aid in wild trout reproduction. Utilizing the age old system of a "bucket brigade", we'll spread the gravel throughout the designated stretch of river. We'll be providing beverages afterwards as a thank you! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dan.Johnson@tu.org.…
Find out more »Sierra Nevada Regional Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force Meeting
The next meeting of the California Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force will be held in person on September 27-28 in Grass Valley, with a webinar option for virtual attendance. We look forward to connecting, committing to action and collaborating on real solutions to the daunting challenges facing our communities, forests & ecosystems. Register here for the in-person event. Register here for the webinar. For more information please see the event webpage.
Find out more »Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Forests and Climate Change – How our public lands can help us tackle the climate crisis
On 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 to take action and demonstrate international leadership. Ellen Montgomery is the public lands campaign director and a leader of the Climate Forests Campaign. Join us…
Find out more »Acorn Creek Geology Hike
Hike the Acorn Creek Trail with Barbara Houghton, geologist/hydrogeologist, and Cal Nat graduate on September 28 from 9am - 12pm. Barbara will talk about Geology of the northern Sierra Nevada and some of the history associated with mining and water. Well-behaved dog-on-leash OK. Age minimum 10 years. Intermediate-some steep areas and uneven terrain. Approximately 3 miles round trip. A detailed email will be sent once you register online. Meeting location: Pilot Hill area. Register here. For more information please see…
Find out more »October 2022
Discovery Day at Blue Oak Ranch Preserve
Join SRT staff for a fun day of exploring and learning at the Sopac McCarthy Mulholland Blue Oak Ranch Preserve! This preserve is only open from 9 AM-2PM on the first Saturdays of every month. Join us for educational and volunteer activities, and the chance to hike and explore a beautiful property! Please RSVP if you are planning on joining us at this event. For more information or questions, feel free to check out our social media accounts or email…
Find out more »Wakamatsu Open Farm Day – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Each Open Farm Day is a unique event with special activities. Join ARC at Wakamatsu Farm on Saturday, October 1st for an Open Farm Day event dedicated to celebrating the historic and current connection of Indigenous People to this special place. Check their website for additional details as they become available. Register here. For more information please see the event webpage.
Find out more »Lake Tahoe Basin FireFest
Fire Fest will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about safety and conservation. Helicopters will star this year as they land just outside the venue at the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. What an incredible opportunity to get a close-up look at these amazing machines! Crews will be on hand to…
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