Fresno-Madera Counties, May 3, 2023 - June 28, 2023. Online and May 20th in-person field day. Registration now open! Workshop Overview: This workshop series will help landowners develop plans to improve and protect their forest lands in an ecologically and economically sustainable manner. The workshops will address management objectives and planning, forest restoration, fuels reduction, project development,
Fresno-Madera Counties, May 3, 2023 - June 28, 2023. Online and May 20th in-person field day. Registration now open! Workshop Overview: This workshop series will help landowners develop plans to improve and protect their forest lands in an ecologically and economically sustainable manner. The workshops will address management objectives and planning, forest restoration, fuels reduction, project development,
Fresno-Madera Counties, May 3, 2023 - June 28, 2023. Online and May 20th in-person field day. Registration now open! Workshop Overview: This workshop series will help landowners develop plans to improve and protect their forest lands in an ecologically and economically sustainable manner. The workshops will address management objectives and planning, forest restoration, fuels reduction, project development,
During the month of June, BYLT presents site-specific art installations on Cascade Canal Trail and Hirschman Trail. Get outside and enjoy this unique experience to celebrate trails and local art! Public art on trails can illustrate both the identity of the trail itself and the community that surrounds it. We believe that art can cultivate
During the month of June, BYLT presents site-specific art installations on Cascade Canal Trail and Hirschman Trail. Get outside and enjoy this unique experience to celebrate trails and local art! Public art on trails can illustrate both the identity of the trail itself and the community that surrounds it. We believe that art can cultivate
During the month of June, BYLT presents site-specific art installations on Cascade Canal Trail and Hirschman Trail. Get outside and enjoy this unique experience to celebrate trails and local art! Public art on trails can illustrate both the identity of the trail itself and the community that surrounds it. We believe that art can cultivate
Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Celebration of Trails Art Walk June 2023 Celebration of Trails in June 2023 will consist of a variety of fun activities to get the family outside on the trails. In collaboration with local artists there will be art installations on four of our local trails. Art out on the trail can
Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Celebration of Trails Art Walk June 2023 Celebration of Trails in June 2023 will consist of a variety of fun activities to get the family outside on the trails. In collaboration with local artists there will be art installations on four of our local trails. Art out on the trail can
Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Celebration of Trails Art Walk June 2023 Celebration of Trails in June 2023 will consist of a variety of fun activities to get the family outside on the trails. In collaboration with local artists there will be art installations on four of our local trails. Art out on the trail can
Registration coming soon! Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center to Circumnavigate Lake Tahoe for Science and Scott Fitzgerrell. This kayaking event, TERC CIRC 3, will take place over seven days, starting Monday, June 19 and concluding Sunday, June 25. Many people have paddled Tahoe’s shores, but this event is unique. In addition to
Registration coming soon! Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center to Circumnavigate Lake Tahoe for Science and Scott Fitzgerrell. This kayaking event, TERC CIRC 3, will take place over seven days, starting Monday, June 19 and concluding Sunday, June 25. Many people have paddled Tahoe’s shores, but this event is unique. In addition to
Registration coming soon! Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center to Circumnavigate Lake Tahoe for Science and Scott Fitzgerrell. This kayaking event, TERC CIRC 3, will take place over seven days, starting Monday, June 19 and concluding Sunday, June 25. Many people have paddled Tahoe’s shores, but this event is unique. In addition to
The Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival is a two-day event full of pedaling and community celebration. The main festival (party) is on Sunday, June 25 from 12-6pm. It is a FREE, family friendly party at the riverside Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers, CA. There will be music, beverages, food, a raffle, and local vendors for all to enjoy!
TENTATIVE DATES: Saturday, June 24th 8am–Sunday, June 25th 5pm (Roads currently closed. Snowmelt required) ARC volunteer Tom Dodson will lead this exploration of the Granite Chief Wilderness Area Picayune Valley starting at Talbot Creek. We will hike up along the middle fork of the American River passing through an old growth forest. After crossing the
The Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival is a two-day event full of pedaling and community celebration. The main festival (party) is on Sunday, June 25 from 12-6pm. It is a FREE, family friendly party at the riverside Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers, CA. There will be music, beverages, food, a raffle, and local vendors for all to enjoy!
TENTATIVE DATES: Saturday, June 24th 8am–Sunday, June 25th 5pm (Roads currently closed. Snowmelt required) ARC volunteer Tom Dodson will lead this exploration of the Granite Chief Wilderness Area Picayune Valley starting at Talbot Creek. We will hike up along the middle fork of the American River passing through an old growth forest. After crossing the
Get ready for a wild time during Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek Visitor Center. On June 24, enjoy the Lake Tahoe Bird Festival which includes bird walks along Rainbow Trail, visits with birds of prey and presentations on migratory birds, bird crafts and games, and a falconer. On June 25, enjoy Native Species Day
Get ready for a wild time during Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek Visitor Center. On June 24, enjoy the Lake Tahoe Bird Festival which includes bird walks along Rainbow Trail, visits with birds of prey and presentations on migratory birds, bird crafts and games, and a falconer. On June 25, enjoy Native Species Day
TENTATIVE DATES: Saturday, June 24th 8am–Sunday, June 25th 5pm (Roads currently closed. Snowmelt required) ARC volunteer Tom Dodson will lead this exploration of the Granite Chief Wilderness Area Picayune Valley starting at Talbot Creek. We will hike up along the middle fork of the American River passing through an old growth forest. After crossing the
The Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival is a two-day event full of pedaling and community celebration. The main festival (party) is on Sunday, June 25 from 12-6pm. It is a FREE, family friendly party at the riverside Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers, CA. There will be music, beverages, food, a raffle, and local vendors for all to enjoy!
Get ready for a wild time during Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek Visitor Center. On June 24, enjoy the Lake Tahoe Bird Festival which includes bird walks along Rainbow Trail, visits with birds of prey and presentations on migratory birds, bird crafts and games, and a falconer. On June 25, enjoy Native Species Day
The Northern California Regional Land Trust is excited to welcome the public to the Deer Creek Preserve to learn about the salmon populations in this tributary to the Sacramento River as part of the Take a Hike event series. Led by Matt Johnson, an Environmental Scientist and Anadromous Fisheries Supervisor at California Department of Fish
The Northern California Regional Land Trust is excited to welcome the public to the Deer Creek Preserve to learn about the salmon populations in this tributary to the Sacramento River as part of the Take a Hike event series. Led by Matt Johnson, an Environmental Scientist and Anadromous Fisheries Supervisor at California Department of Fish
The Northern California Regional Land Trust is excited to welcome the public to the Deer Creek Preserve to learn about the salmon populations in this tributary to the Sacramento River as part of the Take a Hike event series. Led by Matt Johnson, an Environmental Scientist and Anadromous Fisheries Supervisor at California Department of Fish
On Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 5:30 pm at the Sparks Public Library, the Nevada Conservation League will be hosting a public meeting for the public to learn more about the transportation electrification efforts being made throughout Washoe County. We are inviting you to join us for an in-person discussion regarding transportation electrification. We are excited to
On Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 5:30 pm at the Sparks Public Library, the Nevada Conservation League will be hosting a public meeting for the public to learn more about the transportation electrification efforts being made throughout Washoe County. We are inviting you to join us for an in-person discussion regarding transportation electrification. We are excited to
On Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 5:30 pm at the Sparks Public Library, the Nevada Conservation League will be hosting a public meeting for the public to learn more about the transportation electrification efforts being made throughout Washoe County. We are inviting you to join us for an in-person discussion regarding transportation electrification. We are excited to
Technology of Participation (ToP) presents a two-day course designed for the person who needs to work with conflict among individuals and groups. Even though conflict is part of life and the creative process, negotiating from power and fixed positions deepens the divide and expands the problem. People need alternatives to adversarial approaches in disputes. Rather
Technology of Participation (ToP) presents a two-day course designed for the person who needs to work with conflict among individuals and groups. Even though conflict is part of life and the creative process, negotiating from power and fixed positions deepens the divide and expands the problem. People need alternatives to adversarial approaches in disputes. Rather
Technology of Participation (ToP) presents a two-day course designed for the person who needs to work with conflict among individuals and groups. Even though conflict is part of life and the creative process, negotiating from power and fixed positions deepens the divide and expands the problem. People need alternatives to adversarial approaches in disputes. Rather
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the complex dynamics of climate justice, environmental justice, systemic racism, and their profound implications for health. Gain practical strategies and valuable knowledge to apply in your daily practice, empowering you to take action, build relationships, and make meaningful contributions toward addressing these challenges within your community. Participants
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the complex dynamics of climate justice, environmental justice, systemic racism, and their profound implications for health. Gain practical strategies and valuable knowledge to apply in your daily practice, empowering you to take action, build relationships, and make meaningful contributions toward addressing these challenges within your community. Participants
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the complex dynamics of climate justice, environmental justice, systemic racism, and their profound implications for health. Gain practical strategies and valuable knowledge to apply in your daily practice, empowering you to take action, build relationships, and make meaningful contributions toward addressing these challenges within your community. Participants
Nevada City Winery Thursday, June 29, 2023; 4-6pm Come toast with us at the Nevada City Winery! We'll be mingling in their tasting room, enjoying one of their many award-winning wines. $2 from every glass of wine purchased during the day will be donated back to BYLT to support local trails. Cheers!
Nevada City Winery Thursday, June 29, 2023; 4-6pm Come toast with us at the Nevada City Winery! We'll be mingling in their tasting room, enjoying one of their many award-winning wines. $2 from every glass of wine purchased during the day will be donated back to BYLT to support local trails. Cheers!
Nevada City Winery Thursday, June 29, 2023; 4-6pm Come toast with us at the Nevada City Winery! We'll be mingling in their tasting room, enjoying one of their many award-winning wines. $2 from every glass of wine purchased during the day will be donated back to BYLT to support local trails. Cheers!
Join the CA Native Plant Society Tahoe and Sierra Valley chapter and John Roos for a guided hike in Cathedral Meadow. Naturalist John Roos will lead a leisurely walk, with a couple of stops leading to the Cathedral Meadow area. He will discuss the numerous habitats and view the many flowers blooming in each, along
Join the CA Native Plant Society Tahoe and Sierra Valley chapter and John Roos for a guided hike in Cathedral Meadow. Naturalist John Roos will lead a leisurely walk, with a couple of stops leading to the Cathedral Meadow area. He will discuss the numerous habitats and view the many flowers blooming in each, along
Join the CA Native Plant Society Tahoe and Sierra Valley chapter and John Roos for a guided hike in Cathedral Meadow. Naturalist John Roos will lead a leisurely walk, with a couple of stops leading to the Cathedral Meadow area. He will discuss the numerous habitats and view the many flowers blooming in each, along
After Tahoe’s celebrated July 4th festivities, our beaches can become covered with trash, endangering wildlife and the Lake’s clarity. Each year on July 5th, Tahoe residents and visitors turn out for the largest cleanup of the year to remove litter from Lake Tahoe’s shores. You can help Keep Tahoe Blue by volunteering at one of
The beauty of California's native plants inspires artists—meet some of them next month in "Native Plants & Art!" Together with artists in a variety of media, the California Native Plant Society will explore the unique relationship between native plants and artistic expression. Discover how California's flora has influenced art and learn more about how you
A two-day, in-person interactive training hosted by the Community Governance Partnership, regional partners, foundations and facilitated by executive trainer David Hunt, internationally recognized for his organizer training and facilitation skills. (Foundation scholarships available!) Organizational leadership and activists from the newly drawn 3rd Congressional District and adjacent counties, who have an ongoing commitment to building community;
Come join Friends of the Inyo and the USFS for a week of immersive restoration work in the Golden Trout Wilderness. Where: Templeton Meadow, in the Golden Trout Wilderness of the Mt. Whitney Ranger District When: July 8th-12th What: Deconstructing and removing miles of defunct cattle enclosure- e.g., barbed wire fencing. Why: This stretch of
In partnership with Altacal Audubon Society, the Northern California Regional Land Trust is excited to welcome the public to the Deer Creek Preserve for a morning of bird watching as part of the Take a Hike event series. Led by Altacal's Pamela Waldsmith, this hike will wind into the interior of the Preserve toward the
Proposal writing and budgeting workshop for CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Grants, by Forest Business Alliance. Click here for more information and to register.
This class will take place in South Lake Tahoe. To register for the class in Cameron Park, click here. Building a Better Nonprofit – Master Series: Finance is a continuation of last year’s Building a Better Nonprofit Accounting class. This advanced class is intended for established nonprofit organizations and organizations that have completed the beginner class
This class will take place in South Lake Tahoe. To register for the class in Cameron Park, click here. Building a Better Nonprofit – Master Series: Finance is a continuation of last year’s Building a Better Nonprofit Accounting class. This advanced class is intended for established nonprofit organizations and organizations that have completed the beginner class
This class will take place in South Lake Tahoe. To register for the class in Cameron Park, click here. Building a Better Nonprofit – Master Series: Finance is a continuation of last year’s Building a Better Nonprofit Accounting class. This advanced class is intended for established nonprofit organizations and organizations that have completed the beginner class
The South Yuba River Citizens League has been involved in aspen restoration for over 6 years now, with a Yuba River watershed-wide aspen assessment completed last year. To involve our community with the work we do, we are hosting an Aspen Volunteer Day on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 10 am at Loney
The South Yuba River Citizens League has been involved in aspen restoration for over 6 years now, with a Yuba River watershed-wide aspen assessment completed last year. To involve our community with the work we do, we are hosting an Aspen Volunteer Day on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 10 am at Loney
The South Yuba River Citizens League has been involved in aspen restoration for over 6 years now, with a Yuba River watershed-wide aspen assessment completed last year. To involve our community with the work we do, we are hosting an Aspen Volunteer Day on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 10 am at Loney
Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation. Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. During this week, community, non-profit, faith-based, and government organizations and agencies hold events throughout the country. From hiking
The Olympic Club Trans Tahoe Relay is one of the most unique open water swimming events in the world. In 1976, Olympic Club Members decided to challenge each other to a team race across beautiful Lake Tahoe. Soon after, other clubs were invited to join this annual “Invitational Relay” event. Today, the Trans Tahoe Relay
Join Mono Lake District Trail Ambassador Colt on a hike around Lundy Canyon, where you’ll learn about, and potentially find, some medicinal-edible flora. Where: Parking at Lundy Lake Resort and carpooling to the Lundy Canyon Trailhead (parking is limited at the trailhead). When: Meet at 9 am at the Lundy Lake Resort on July 15, August
The South Yuba River Citizens League has been involved in aspen restoration for over 6 years now, with a Yuba River watershed-wide aspen assessment completed last year. To involve our community with the work we do, we are hosting an Aspen Volunteer Day on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 10 am at Loney
The South Yuba River Citizens League has been involved in aspen restoration for over 6 years now, with a Yuba River watershed-wide aspen assessment completed last year. To involve our community with the work we do, we are hosting an Aspen Volunteer Day on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 10 am at Loney
From July 17-19, 2023, join us in New York City for our annual conference that sparks and strengthens new PSO connections and partnerships, shares and explores new ideas for our field, and builds our personal skills as effective PSO leaders. #ForumCon23 is the ONLY conference where you can connect with your Forum colleagues to explore
Join NEEF and explore effective strategies for recruiting and engaging volunteers for National Public Lands Day events. Discover how to attract and engage dedicated individuals who will make a lasting impact on the environment. Through insightful discussions and practical tips, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create meaningful volunteer experiences
Nevada City’s Summer Nights returns and Bear Yuba Land Trust will be there! The annual event features six stages of live music, 50+ vendors, shops open late, classic cars, great food, kid's activities, and more! Head to our booth for all the latest and greatest BYLT merchandise, games for the family, trail recommendations, and to
Join Mt. Whitney District Trail Ambassador Logan for a high-elevation stroll around the Whitney Portal trails. Where: Meet at the Mt. Whitney Family Campground, there will be roadside parking just above the campground on the left side of the road. Whitney Portal is 11.5 miles west of Lone Pine, CA. When: 9 am – Noon
The Tahoe State of the Lake report informs nonscientists about important factors affecting the health of Lake Tahoe and provides the scientific underpinnings for restoration and management decisions within the Lake Tahoe Basin. The 2023 report summarizes data collected during 2022 in the context of the long-term record of research at Lake Tahoe. UC Davis researchers
Join the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for their annual Waší∙šiw ɁitdéɁ Festival. The event is an Indigenous culture and arts festival at Meeks Bay Resort in Tahoma, California. There will be Native American arts and crafts, basket competitions, raffle prizes, indigenous demonstrations, cultural activities, and food vendors. Admission is free. Click here for
Friends of Nevada Wilderness will be hosting a Spanish Led Group Hike starting at the Jones-Whites Creek Trailhead near the Galena Visitors Center. We will be talking about Leave No Trace, Wilderness, and Stewardship Opportunities in Nevada throughout the hike! This beautiful area just outside of Reno is lush with blooming wildflowers, has plenty of
Come join Bear Yuba Land Trust IN THE FIELD at Rucker Lake! Bring your kayak, your paddle board, floaties for the kids, and jump on in with us for a day at the lake! Activities include a “paddle out” with Conservation Program Managers Jason Landers and Kate Gazzo, a talk by Executive Director Erin Tarr
Come join the Sierra Club Mother Lode Chapter at the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Center on Saturday, June 22nd, at 2:00pm. They will be exploring what LTWC does and the types of animals they care for. Participants will even meet some of their animal friends and learn about their stories. Cost: Free. Donations are always welcome.
Kayak day at Kings Beach State Recreation Area is dedicated as a day to provide access, practice stewardship, and grow connections for the Latine community at Lake Tahoe. We will offer short, bilingual, guided interpretive tours throughout the day as well as opportunities for participants to paddle around on their own within a designated area.
Kayak day at Kings Beach State Recreation Area is dedicated as a day to provide access, practice stewardship, and grow connections for the Latine community at Lake Tahoe. We will offer short, bilingual, guided interpretive tours throughout the day as well as opportunities for participants to paddle around on their own within a designated area.
Picnic Rock Realignment: Please come join The Tahoe Rim Trail Association for a realignment of the existing trail up near Picnic Rock. This will be a fun day for both building new trail as well as decommissioning the old trail and restoring the natural beauty of the area. Click here for more information and to
Nevada City’s Summer Nights returns and Bear Yuba Land Trust will be there! The annual event features six stages of live music, 50+ vendors, shops open late, classic cars, great food, kid's activities, and more! Head to our booth for all the latest and greatest BYLT merchandise, games for the family, trail recommendations, and to
This is an opportunity to learn about forest health treatments, hazard tree removal, lessons learned in post-wildfire fuels treatments, and biomass removal with the goal of increasing fire resilience and enhancing forest health in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Want to learn more about fuel treatments on the WUI? Join us for an intriguing conversation on
Hear how the state budget, CA Natural Resources Agency, CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, and local/regional financing mechanisms can fund 30×30 investments. Investments in conservation, climate resilience, and equity will help the state, agencies, tribes, and non-profit partners meet the goal to protect 30% of California’s lands and waters by 2030. Investments can come
The Sierra Nevada Sierra Club is hosting its annual Summer BBQ again this year. Sierra Club members, their families, friends, and anyone interested in the local club and getting together with like-minded people who care about the planet, our community, and getting outdoors are all invited to attend. A potluck dinner will start at 6pm
Join Mammoth Lakes Ranger District - Trail Ambassador Brian on a hike around the Horseshoe Lake Loop. Where: You’ll meet at the Horseshoe Lake parking lot and Trail Head. When: 9 am till Noonish- on Saturday, July 29, August 26, September 30. What: Horseshoe Lake Loop is a perfect ~2 mile stroll to see examples
View a huge diversity of wildflowers in a beautiful setting of alpine lakes and meadows with the California Native Plant Society - Sierra Foothills Chapter. Located at the convergence of granite and metamorphic rock types and nestled between Mt. Conness, Shepherds Crest, and Tioga Crest, this basin is a gem of the High Sierra. Participants
Join us for a free Eyes on the Lake training! This training is open to the public, all ages welcome. Learn how to identify Tahoe’s various native and invasive aquatic plants, and how to report observations that allow the League and our partners to control new populations of aquatic invaders before they do lasting damage to
Hike with the California Native Plant Society- Sierra Foothills Chapter along Green Creek to West Lake with magnificent views of metamorphic geology along the east side of the Sierra in the Hoover Wilderness of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Participants will start at Green Creek Trailhead and hike towards West Lake with views of Gabbro Peak, Glines
Page Meadows (also known as Paige Meadows), elevation 6,600’, is a series of enchanting alpine meadows with vernal pools surrounded by forests of conifers. The trail is easy, essentially flat, with a slight downhill at the beginning. Participants will hike approximately 2 or 3 miles in total, out and back. The trail may be boggy
The 2023 California Adaptation Forum will be back in person, July 31st - August 2nd at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center in Pomona, CA. The California Adaptation Forum (CAF) is a biennial conference hosted by CivicWell, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, offering a series of engaging plenaries, sessions,
An introductory workshop on forest management and planning to develop your CAL FIRE BWD proposal from Forest Business Alliance. Click here for more information and to register.
Native Gardening 101: California Native Plant Society's webinars provide seasonal guidance and technical insights for native gardening. With the winter rains, your native plant garden is thriving. So, what’s next? How do you let plants go dormant when they need to, prune others at the right time, and keep up with the weeds? Learn how
This will be an easy-to-moderate hike, led by certified CA Naturalist John Roos, to view the many mid-season wildflowers blooming at 7700’ south of Lake Tahoe near Hope Valley. Lots of butterflies too! We start at the marshy edges of Grass Lake, through shady white fir and aspen groves, up into the open pine and
2023’s Rock Creek Lakes Clean Up is planned for Saturday, August 5. Come Join Friends of the Inyo, the USFS, and Rock Creek Lakes Resort for a day of trash-grabbin’ fun! Where: Meet at the Rock Creek Lake Resort Parking lot When: Saturday, August 5, 9am-noonish What: collecting fishing line and other garbage from around
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