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Come trek under the Snow Full Moon with us! Join Sierra Nevada Alliance, Sierra Club Tahoe Area Group, and Sugar Pine Point State Park for a moonlit stroll under the full moon. We’ll celebrate the Snow Moon by learning about the unique landscape of Lake Tahoe, and maybe even do a snow dance! Naturalist Camden |
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Struggling to tell apart those look-alike woodpeckers and raptors in Tahoe? Curious about the subtle differences between similar species? Want to strengthen your ID skills for woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and raptors… both in flight and during their life stages? Look no further! TINS and birding enthusiast Rich Chambers are here to help. Join us for a |
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CNRA will honor the 100th anniversary of the first Black History Week by celebrating Black leaders who connect people to nature and collective action to create healthier communities. Join Secretary Crowfoot for a conversation with leaders who will share – what makes a movement – how to build trust, grow participation, and turn shared values |
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Growing the Movement Together for Native Plants Join us in February 2026 as we explore our collective potential to safeguard the native plants we love and need. Lift your voice, share your knowledge, and get inspired at the next California Native Plant Society Conference! The 2026 CNPS Conference is a gathering of the diverse people |
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Ski With A Ranger program returns to Heavenly Mountain Resort Join this year’s Ski With A Ranger program at Heavenly Mountain Resort on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. When: Every Friday beginning Jan. 30, 2026 through April 3, at 1 p.m., weather and conditions permitting Location: Skiers and snowboarders depart from top of Heavenly 
Join TERC scientists for a fun, interactive on-the-mountain tour at Alpine in partnership with the US Forest Service. Do you love to ski/snowboard and science? This is a unique opportunity for you! Learn about the research and education of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), the environmental history of Alpine, and the role |
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Struggling to tell apart those look-alike woodpeckers and raptors in Tahoe? Curious about the subtle differences between similar species? Want to strengthen your ID skills for woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and raptors… both in flight and during their life stages? Look no further! TINS and birding enthusiast Rich Chambers are here to help. Join us for a |
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Join TINS and the TRTA in search of wildlife, water features, and spectacular scenery from a beachy waterfront. Discuss natural history topics related to winter ecology, including how various animals and plants cope with the short days, heavy snow, and freezing temperatures associated with winter in Tahoe. This two-mile, easy, out-and-back trek is family-friendly and |
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Ski With A Ranger program returns to Heavenly Mountain Resort Join this year’s Ski With A Ranger program at Heavenly Mountain Resort on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. When: Every Friday beginning Jan. 30, 2026 through April 3, at 1 p.m., weather and conditions permitting Location: Skiers and snowboarders depart from top of Heavenly
Join TERC scientists for a fun, interactive on-the-mountain tour at Alpine in partnership with the US Forest Service. Do you love to ski/snowboard and science? This is a unique opportunity for you! Learn about the research and education of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), the environmental history of Alpine, and the role
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Friday, February 13 Talk begins at 6pm Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center | 495 Beckwourth Calpine Road, Beckwourth CA Hosted in partnership with California Native Plant Society: Tahoe and Sierra Valley Chapter. In this talk, Adina Merenlender, Professor of Cooperative Extension in Conservation Science at UC Berkeley’s Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, highlights The California Naturalist Handbook, |
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Date & Time: February 14th, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00pm Location: Canyon View Preserve, Auburn off the Bowman Exit on 80 You are in for a unique treat for the whole family! Canyon View Preserve has surprising biodiversity for its size – including fascinating night-time insects that glow in the dark under UV light! Docents will bring UV
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WANTED: CITIZEN SCIENTIST WATER QUALITY MONITORS We are kicking off our 2026 calendar of monitoring with a VOLUNTEER TRAINING DAY! Each quarter, dedicated volunteers head out to their "adopted" spot on the river to take samples, conduct monitoring, collect data, and generally enjoy time connecting with the river. All in all, it takes about an
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In celebration of Valentine’s Day and National Kite Day Where: Laursen Bear River Preserve, North Auburn When: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Check in: 10am and after. Best to arrive before 12:00 to give yourself enough time for activities! Check out: by 1 pm. Gates close shortly thereafter. Let’s throw caution to the wind! This Open Preserve Day is |
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Join Sierra Nevada Alliance’s Tahoe Blue Crew for a community litter‑cleanup at the corner of Emerald Bay Rd and Fallen Leaf Lake Rd, a popular winter recreation site. Your participation helps protect Lake Tahoe’s pristine environment and supports a healthier ecosystem for local wildlife and future generations. Where: Fallen Leaf Lake Rd at Emerald Bay Rd When: Monday, |
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For today’s forestry and natural resource professionals, relevance extends beyond research alone. It means adapting to changing landscapes, embracing new technologies, exploring forest product markets and engaging with communities to lead through collaboration. The enduring partnership between research and management is not just historic—it is urgently necessary to sustain sound management under rapidly evolving ecological and socioeconomic |
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For over two decades, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) has welcomed audiences to Nevada County, CA, for its annual event. This year the festival will take place February 19-23, 2026, and online Feb. 19-28. The festival will feature many mainstay elements of the past, including activist workshops, Dinner and a Movie events, an art exhibition, youth programs, the
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This webinar explores how levees can serve a dual role as flood protection infrastructure and recreational trails. Using the Miami Conservancy District’s century-old levee system and the Great Miami Riverway as case studies, presenters will share strategies for balancing safety, compliance, and community use while creating vibrant trail networks. Learning Objectives: Explain how multi-agency collaboration
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Lakes around the world are changing at unprecedented rates, offering some of the clearest signals of a warming planet. In this lecture, freshwater ecologist Dr. Catherine O’Reilly will explore how long-term lake monitoring, satellite observations, and global data synthesis are transforming our understanding of freshwater resilience and vulnerability. Drawing on research from Lake Tanganyika—where her |
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Meet us at the trailhead for this casual walking series that explores some of BYLT’s favorite local trails! This free walking series offers an opportunity to get out in nature, meet new people, and experience the benefits of a daily walking practice. The walks are designed to be brisk, ranging from 2.5 to 3 miles
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We at Indigenous Futures Society in partnership with Indigenous Leadership Initiative (ILI) and the Resources Legacy Fund would love for you to join us on February 20th at 12PM for a lunchtime webinar on Canada’s nationwide Indigenous Guardians movement with their impactful leader and Executive Director, Valérie Courtois. She will share about the experience of working directly
Ski With A Ranger program returns to Heavenly Mountain Resort Join this year’s Ski With A Ranger program at Heavenly Mountain Resort on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. When: Every Friday beginning Jan. 30, 2026 through April 3, at 1 p.m., weather and conditions permitting Location: Skiers and snowboarders depart from top of Heavenly |
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From dairies to birding, explore Capinero Creek & Pixley Preserves with educators, students & community through nature & science. Hosted by Tule Basin Land & Water Conservation Trust, this SEED Gathering brings together educators, students, and community members to learn about the process of restoring former dairy land into thriving habitat for threatened species. Explore 
Join professional wildlife tracker and mountain lion researcher Phil Johnston for a day in the desert learning to read the stories of wild animals through tracking. Phil has over a decade of experience teaching tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker through Tracker Certification North America. Come learn to identify the track and sign of |
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WHEN RIVERS REMEMBER: Could salmon and steelhead return to Yosemite? This talk explores the ecological history of fish in Yosemite National Park—from pre‑contact Indigenous stewardship to the era of widespread fish stocking, and the modern shift toward native species conservation. It also examines the emerging science and feasibility of restoring salmon and steelhead to their |
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Want to learn more about how to advocate locally with congressional staff or other elected offices or in online meetings? This briefing is for you! Learn the key role of in-district advocacy and how local advocacy is a key advocacy tool for engaging at the federal level. Speakers will share resources on how to request
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Join us for our Community Rendezvous, a fun annual gathering where we celebrate our shared efforts in protecting open spaces and the land we love. See your impact in action—discover the projects you’re helping bring to life in 2026 Connect with your community—volunteers, partners, and fellow supporters Get insider trail tips to inspire your next outdoor |
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Stonework isn’t for everyone— but for those with patience, precision, and a love of solving puzzles, it’s one of the most rewarding trailbuilding disciplines. This session explores the artistry and endurance of stone structures, from retaining walls to steps and crossings. Through a detailed slide presentation, we’ll examine how to choose the right rock sizes |
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Ski With A Ranger program returns to Heavenly Mountain Resort Join this year’s Ski With A Ranger program at Heavenly Mountain Resort on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. When: Every Friday beginning Jan. 30, 2026 through April 3, at 1 p.m., weather and conditions permitting Location: Skiers and snowboarders depart from top of Heavenly
Join TERC scientists for a fun, interactive on-the-mountain tour at Alpine in partnership with the US Forest Service. Do you love to ski/snowboard and science? This is a unique opportunity for you! Learn about the research and education of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), the environmental history of Alpine, and the role |
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Step into a landscape rarely seen. For one day each year, access is granted to Lewis Hill Preserve—a protected site normally closed to the public and home to rare plants, unique geology, and thriving wildlife. This self-guided hike offers a chance to explore rolling hills alive with seasonal wildflowers, learn from experts stationed along the |
