Snowshoe Hike Gerle Creek Area
El Dorado National Forest Sierra Nevada, CASnowshoe hike (5-6 miles) on the El Dorado NF begins at the end of the plowed pavement on Wentworth Springs Rd 3 miles east of the intersection with Ice House Road. The hike will follow the road to Angel Creek picnic area and follow the trail to Gerle Creek Campground. A stop for lunch and
Top 10 tips for Backyard Orchards
Loomis Library 6050 Library Dr, Loomis, CALearn 10 tips for caring for your fruit trees. Master Gardener, Kevin Marini, will delight you in learning how to select the right fruit tree, the correct way to plant it, provide some pruning tips, and care advice to encourage you to have a fruitful crop. This is an in-person/live event. No registration required. Click
New Year Cleanse Hike
Pilot Hill, CA Pilot Hill, CAThe intent of this hike is to welcome positive energy in 2023 and say goodbye to negative experiences in 2022. Ami Stroud will lead this 2.5 mile hike to the South Fork of the American River where you will collect acorns and leaves as symbols of the negative experiences/energy you want to let go of
Zen Meditation and Qigong in the Wakamatsu Garden
Wakamatsu Farm 941 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, CASaturdays, December 17th, January 14th, February 11th 1-2:30pm Join local mindfulness instructor Berry Crawford for a peaceful and relaxing event at the beautiful and historic Wakamatsu farm. This event will include sessions of Qigong, mindfulness meditation, and walking meditation. Come learn to relax, recharge, and let go with these ancient and effective practices. Responsible/quiet 12-year-olds+
Guided Sandhill Crane Tour
Cosumnes River Preserve 13501 Franklin Boulevard, Galt, CAJoin experienced docents and members of the ~Save Our Sandhill Cranes advocacy group~ for a 90-minute guided tour of the Sandhill Cranes at the Cosumnes River Preserve. This tour will begin at the visitor center, rain or shine, where you will get the opportunity to learn about the features, behavior, and anatomy of Sandhill Cranes.
Good Morning Truckee – Workforce Housing Programs Update and “How To”
Truckee Town Hall 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CAOn January 17, 2023, join the Truckee Chamber of Commerce IN PERSON ONLY at 7:00 a.m. to kick off the 2023 Good Morning Truckee series with an update and “how to” session on several of the housing programs in our community. This month’s program will focus on workforce housing programs being offered by the Town
2023 Sierra Nevada Legislative and Planning Meeting
VirtualThe Sierra Nevada Alliance will host a virtual briefing on the legislative landscape for members and partners. The briefing will include presentations and discussions from Stacy Corless, Government and Community Affairs Director at Sierra Business Council, and Kim Delfino, Founder and President of Earth Advocacy. We will learn about the recently released Governor's budget, implications
Develop your Personal Fire Qualification Plan for Prescribed Burning: Understanding NWCG Qualifications and the California Rx Fire Burn Boss Program
VirtualWant to learn more about the processes related to attaining National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Qualifications and the role those qualifications play in fire management? Join the Fuels and Vegetation Education team for a webinar exploring the NWCG Qualifications system and the California Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Program. Expert Sam Commarto will share his experience with the NWCG
Biden: Stop Fossil Fuels & Declare a Climate emergency – Joye Braun Day of Action 2023
This year, our movement and our world lost Joye Braun, a true warrior and force of nature. We are calling water protectors across Turtle Island to take action in Joye’s honor on January 20th - which is not only Biden’s second anniversary in office, but Joye’s birthday and the second anniversary of the end of
Roses for a Changing Climate
Roseville Utility Exploration Center (RUEC) Exploration Tech Lab 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CADid you know that roses don’t have to require a lot of water and labor to flourish? In this workshop, you will learn about some of the origins of roses in America and become acquainted with the categories of roses for your landscape, and which are best suited for our drier environment. We’ll also cover common
Buckwheats of the Southern Sierra: Latest Discoveries
Three Rivers Memorial Building 43490 Sierra Dr, Three Rivers, CADr Travis Columbus, renowned botanist from California Botanical Garden, is presenting his latest research about Southern Sierra Buckwheats (Eriogonum genus). An atypical form of Tulare County Buckwheat (Eriogonum polypodum) was found a few years ago by a local chapter member, prompting DNA studies to solve the mystery and fuel further Eriogonum discoveries. Click here to register.
Tahoe Inc. Roundtable – South Lake Tahoe
Untethered Round Hill Village 195 US 50, Zephyr Cove, NVTahoe Inc.'s Roundtable series has begun! Each month, Tahoe's entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits will have the opportunity to gather and connect in a peer-to-peer mentoring series held in partnership with local coworking spaces and businesses. Attendees will be organized into tables/groups of 4-5 to have a turn to discuss their most pressing or top-of-mind