Events

What is Coastal Cleanup Day? Coastal Cleanup Day is California's largest annual volunteer event. It is an opportunity for people across the state to clean our creeks, rivers, lakes, coast, and shorelines of all kinds, to help restore our environment. Virtually every body of water in California ultimately flows to the ocean, and that water

Date: September 20, 2025 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Venue: Throughout The Yuba River Watershed Location: More info Link: REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER Calendar: SYRCL Events Calendar Each fall, something extraordinary happens along the banks of the Yuba River and its tributaries. Hundreds of volunteers — from toddlers to retirees, families to fishing clubs — unite for

Fertile Ground for Creativity and Caring about Our Watershed American River Conservancy and Myrtle Tree Arts are partnering again to host another unique festival in Placerville, CA.  This collaborative project brings the community together again to celebrate connections between California native plants, local ecosystems, environmental conservation, land stewardship, and artistic expression. The live, family-friendly event will

This webinar outlines the benefits, planning considerations, and implementation strategies for incorporating natural surface trails into greenways and public trail systems. Presented by: Jake Carsten, Alliance Action Sports Experts (USA) Cullen McMorrow, Vice President, Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club Webinar Outline This presentation, developed by Alliance Action Sports Experts and Austin Ridge Riders, explores the integration

This presentation chronicles the pioneering ecological restoration of Taloja Hill through the creation of India’s first community-crafted, eco-engineered trail system led entirely by women. Presented by: Shubhalaxmi Vaylure, Founder, Ladybird Environmental Consulting Webinar Outline This presentation chronicles the pioneering ecological restoration of Taloja Hill through the creation of India’s first community-crafted, eco-engineered trail system led entirely

What We’ve Learned, What’s Next, and Why It Matters Learn about the creation of the Trail Technician Level 1 certification and their curriculum—now a national benchmark for workforce development. Presented by: Megan Bolinder, Executive Director, Trails and Trades Division, NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Lori Greminger, Director of Trails Trade School, NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Click

Come volunteer at Loney Meadow Loney Meadow features SYRCL’s first meadow and aspen restoration project. At this site SYRCL has been collecting data on the effectiveness of cattle exclusion fencing surrounding two aspen stands within the meadow complex. Each year SYRCL installs the fencing before the cattle arrive at the meadow, then removes the fencing before

Destination Races Challenge Yourself and Enjoy the Great Outdoors Join the Sierra TrailBlazers Running Club and Bear Yuba Land Trust for the inaugural Champion Mine Trail Run! Get ready to travel to a must-see destination race in Northern California. Explore some of Nevada City’s most exciting trails with this brand-new half-marathon (13.1 miles) event. The

A Philosophical Inquiry into Consent, Relationship, and Reciprocity This webinar invites trail designers, planners, and stewards into a radical reimagining of their role—not as prescribers of sustainability, but as participants in a living, animate world. Drawing inspiration from deep ecological traditions, Indigenous teachings, and the spiritual dimensions of place-based work, it offers a reframing of

I’d Rather Be Walking Meet us at the trailhead for this occasional walking series along some of our favorite trails! I’d Rather Be Walking offers an opportunity to get out in nature with BYLT Staff, meet new people, and experience the benefits of a walking practice. The walks are designed to be brisk, ranging from