September 2020
COVID-19 & Field Work Peer Learning Session #3
You are invited to a "COVID-19 and Field Work" peer learning session on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. In June and August, the National Forest Foundation convened virtual peer learning sessions focused on COVID-19 and fieldwork on National Forest System lands. We joined many of our colleagues and partners from around the country to discuss early- and mid-season experiences and adaptations for organizations working on field-based projects during the pandemic. Session attendees expressed an…
Find out more »Fall 2020 SCALE Meeting
The Fall 2020 SCALE meeting will be held virtually on September 24th, 2020, 1pm-3:30pm. Topics will include: CFLRP Successes & the Future of Landscape-Scale Planning USFS Programs of Work Developing and Sustaining Biomass Businesses Federal Stimulus Opportunities for Collaborative Forestry register for the event here. Confirmed speakers include Karen Hardigg, Executive Director, Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition/Chair of CFLRP Advisory Committee, Josh White, District Ranger, Colville National Forest, Sarah Bittleman, Deputy Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-OR, and Barnie Gyant,…
Find out more »22nd Annual Yuba River Cleanup
Save the Date – Saturday, September 26, 2020! For the 23rd year, SYRCL will unite the community at the Yuba River Cleanup on Saturday, September 26th. We need your help keeping our local rivers trash free. Help us haul out the garbage, divert recyclables from the landfill, and keep the Yuba clean, safe and healthy. This event has been going strong for 22 years, hauling out MORE THAN 200,000 POUNDS of garbage and recycling!
Find out more »October 2020
Getting to Net Zero in Tahoe: Taking Local Climate Action
The Tahoe Climate Change Action Network Presents “Getting to Net Zero in Tahoe: Taking Local Climate Action” This weeklong webinar series seeks to increase individual agency and understanding of climate change in Tahoe and globally. Together we hope to craft a better future by acting to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, September 7, 2020 – The Tahoe Climate Change Action Network (TCCAN) is hosting an inspiring week of online events with…
Find out more »Peer Learning Announcement: Collaboration in a Virtual Environment
You are invited to this Collaboration in a Virtual Environment peer learning session on Thursday, October 8, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT. During this peer learning session, attendees will: Hear lessons learned in virtual facilitation and collaboration from National Forest Foundation staff who have been facilitating collaborative groups during COVID-19, Gain an understanding of practices to implement for successful virtual engagement, Have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists and share your own tips for effective virtual collaboration. Suggested Audience: Anyone trying to…
Find out more »Regional Transportation Plan Webinar
There is broad consensus that the Tahoe Region needs a transportation system transformation. Improvements are needed to help people travel to, from, and around the Region more efficiently. But they are also needed to strengthen initiatives underway to conserve and restore Tahoe’s environment; revitalize communities; improve quality of life for residents and quality of experience for visitors; improve mobility and safety for people walking and biking; improve recreation access and sustainability; and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and build a…
Find out more »Climate Plans and the 2020 Election
An intriguing look at the Biden Climate Plan and the Republican Platform (free event) Interested in learning more about how the Democratic and Republican parties are proposing to deal with Climate Change? Want to learn more about the Biden Climate Plan? Missing participating in local environmental activities because of COVID-19? Then join the Placer and Nevada County environment community in a Zoom meeting (co-sponsored by CCL and 350placer) as Natalie Mebane, National Representative for 350.org, provides an informed and engaging review…
Find out more »Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Managing Groundwater under SGMA & Internalize Groundwater Pollutions Externalities feat. Katrina Jessoe
The Alliance's Monthly Webinar will be presented by Katrina Jessoe with UC Davis. Katrina will be speaking about managing agricultural groundwater, focusing in on the water markets and water pricing as tools to manage groundwater under SGMA and internalize groundwater pollution externalities.
Find out more »Cross-Boundary Tools to Implement Shared Stewardship Peer Learning Session
Cross-Boundary Tools to Implement Shared Stewardship Peer Learning Session This is the fourth in a series of seven peer learning sessions on Shared Stewardship hosted by the National Forest Foundation in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters Register Here You are invited to the "Cross-Boundary Tools to Implement Shared Stewardship" peer learning session on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT. Session objectives: Articulate successful applications of Good Neighbor…
Find out more »Rivers Full of Fish Webinar
Join us for Rivers Full of Fish, a virtual webinar event on October 22, 2020. This two-part webinar features narratives from North America and beyond that highlight the past, present, and future of river restoration. We invite community leaders, local supporters, community members, practitioners, and all people interested in learning about the latest projects, approaches, and research in river restoration in North America. Rivers Full of Fish is part of a global initiative to spotlight the importance of migratory fish ecology, economy, and people.…
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