Events

Be a part of the Virtual April Edition of the First Tuesday Breakfast Club! Participate in an informative Forest Health discussion. Welcome to the FIRST TUESDAY BREAKFAST CLUB, a dynamic community forum brought to you by the North Tahoe Community Alliance l North Tahoe Chamber. Our engaging presentations kick off promptly at 7:10am after introductions.

Over the past 5 years the SSI Education Program has been running a novel community and citizen science education project collecting forest health and fire risk data with upper elementary students in Nevada County. Join us for a presentation on the project and a thought provoking, interactive activity on the health of our forests. Please

Get ready for a new Calscape! CA Native Plant Society is introducing exciting new features and improvements to Calscape.org. ​In this webinar, they will go over the new release, which is loaded with descriptions of more than 8,500 California native plants; a free garden planner; expanded search criteria; and a new directory of native plant

Presenter: Shane Hanofee Nevada County and the cross-section of the Sierra Nevada it spans offer diverse habitats and a diverse set of plant species that inhabit them. For the first time, a true Flora of Nevada County is in the works. This is a listing of every single native and naturalized plant that grows within the county,

One of our most popular events, our annual Water 101 Workshop details the history, geography, legal and political facets of water in California as well as hot topics currently facing the state. Taught by some of the leading policy and legal experts in California, the one-day workshop on April 5 gives attendees a deeper understanding of the state’s

The day session will start with plenary discussions led by experts and then hold breakout sessions to discuss the details and make action plans. We’ll learn about the current situation in the Stanislaus watershed and the operations of its dams, including New Melones. We’ll find out what it will take to redesign the watershed and the

The Backcountry Film Festival is a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community. Funds raised at each screening stay in the local community to support winter recreation and conservation efforts, education and avalanche/safety programs and to raise awareness of winter management issues. An RSVP does not guarantee your spot,

The Rural Climate Capacity Workshop is hosted by Sierra Business Council and sponsored by the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and UC Davis Center for Regional Change. This workshop is intended to provide feedback and input to CARB regarding state mandates and goals regarding building decarbonization, reducing vehicle miles traveled, and electric vehicle readiness in

Participants will increase their knowledge of how California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) engages with CalVTP PEIR/PSA projects. CDFW will begin with an overview of their role with respect to environmental protection, CEQA, and the CalVTP. CDFW will focus on their process for CalVTP project consultation, including the “who”, “what”, “when”, “how”, and “why”

Did you know that gardening with native plants can save you money and water? It’s true – native plants found in the Eastern Sierra are often drought tolerant and require less maintenance than lawns or high water-use plants. Native plants also attract pollinators like birds and butterflies that are essential for wildflowers and productive gardens.

Join Sierra Streams Institute and Nevada County for a hands-on biochar making workshop at Woolman Ranch. Let’s gather to embrace the transformative power of fire, enriching our air, water, and soil. Rediscover forgotten wisdom, explore its applications, and understand its unique properties. Click here for more information and to register.

What this is: An interactive 2.5 hour workshop for individuals seeking to grow their allyship with Native peoples. Participants learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgments and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building connections with Native communities and organizations. How you will grow: Gain skills and strategies to successfully address inequities and disparities

Join us as we kickoff the 2024 volunteer season! Learn more about our programs and 2024 volunteer opportunities in an open house setting while grabbing a bite to eat, sipping on a drink, and enjoying music. At the event, you can create your volunteer profile and register for upcoming events. We will also have program

Join the Truckee Chamber of Commerce and the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe for a How to Run for Office Workshop at the Lift Workspace on Wednesday, April 17, from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. This four-hour workshop will help to demystify the running process for local office. Participants will learn how to

Monthly mending and alteration workshops at the Truckee Roundhouse: Sponsored by Keep Truckee Green, these FREE workshops will teach you how to repair your clothing instead of throwing it away. Together, we can reduce textile waste while learning new skills. Let’s mend, not end! Open to all levels of sewists, especially beginners. Ages 12 and

Join Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) for the 8th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival - On Tour in Truckee Tahoe. Tickets Are On Sale NOW! MAP will host the festival at two events during Earth Month 2024, and we can’t wait to share the nation’s premier environmental film festival with the community and visitors. Get

View 11 local gardens in Chico and Paradise created to save water, support wildlife, and restore the natural beauty and appreciation of California native plants. Online Ticket sales open April 1, 2024 Addresses will be emailed the day before the tour. Take a tour of inspiring gardens, which highlight wildlife habitat, water conservation, and California

Celebrate Earth Day 2024 at the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Earth Day and Spring Market at the Cultural Center. 8:00-10:30 am: Community Roadside Cleanup 10:30-3:00 pm: Activity tables, information booths, Spring Market vendors, food, live music, and more! More info to come - please reach out to maggie.flaherty@bishoppaiute.org with questions. Click here for more information and

Join us for our 3rd Annual Earth Fest Celebration in downtown Nevada City on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 11am-5pm. This event is sure to inform and inspire all who attend and will include live music, special performances, interactive booths and demos, kid’s activities, earth-friendly vendors, organic foods, and more. Partial funding for this event

Celebrate Earth Day with a good, old fashioned community cleanup! Warming spring weather can expose trash left behind as winter snow starts to melt, leaving South Lake Tahoe scattered with litter. This debris is an eyesore and can harm not only wildlife, but also Lake Tahoe’s clarity. To protect the environment and our beautiful community,

Join us for an Earth Day Cleanup on April 22nd from 9 am to 3 pm, 2024, in Tahoe City and the West Shore. Meet at Heritage Plaza in Tahoe City, where light snacks, beverages, and cleanup supplies will be provided. Help preserve the beauty of our environment by removing litter and restoring natural splendor.

Join Association of Fundraising Professionals, California Capital Chapter and Kennelly Consulting for our first Nonprofit Roundtable event on April 24th in Auburn, CA! This FREE event is a unique opportunity for nonprofit leaders and senior staff to come together and share ideas, collaborate, and inform on current topics. During this event, you'll have the chance

You're invited to join us at the 2024 California River Awards on April 26, 2024 at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco. This gala event is FOR’s most important fundraiser. Please consider sponsoring the event, donating an auction item, purchasing an auction item on-line, and plan to join us for a wonderful evening with dinner and

ENGLISH: Join us for a weedy weekend in Mount Rose Wilderness! We will meet at the Hunter Creek trailhead at 8 am and hike to a location along the Hunter Creek Trail as a group to remove the invasive musk thistle. We will be leading an invasive weed removal project as part of the Keep

Join us for a beautiful morning out on the bluff at Dry Creek Preserve. Come and hear inspirational stories and learn more about the incredible work SRT is doing across our region, and in our backyard. Gourmet Coffee, a Mimosa bar, and a delicious breakfast are all included. Exclusive Tour Opportunity: Included in your ticket

All are welcome! Earth Day Through Indigenous Eyes Schedule: 9AM-10AM Reservation Roads Clean Up 10AM – 12PM Community Outreach Fair 11:30-12:30 Participant Luncheon Partnered with LPPSR Administration, LPPSR Environmental and Air Quality Department and OVCDC Lone Pine TANF Click here for more information and to register.

The final California Water Plan Update 2023 has been released. This plan can now be used by water managers, such as water districts, cities and counties, and Tribal communities, to inform and guide the use and development of water resources in the state. Update 2023 focuses on three intersecting themes: addressing climate urgency, strengthening watershed resilience, and