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Join TINS for a magical winter outing as we snowshoe to the beautiful Chickadee Ridge. Sponsored by AAUW, this women-only snowshoe tour invites you to connect with nature and one another while exploringTahoe’s winter wonderland. We will make our way up toward the ridge, enjoying the peaceful forest, hungry chickadees, and stunning snowy scenery along |
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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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Project on Preserve: Wildflower Ridge Preserve Join us for Project on Preserve, BYLT’s hands-on community volunteer work day. Whether you love building new trails, pulling invasive plants by the handful, or learning about the role of fire in healthy ecosystems—there’s meaningful work waiting for you. We’ll be working together on these important tasks: Meadow Restoration: |
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From simple puncheons to complex engineered crossings, bridges and boardwalks play a critical role in creating safe, sustainable, and accessible trail experiences. This session explores the full lifecycle of these structures— from planning and design through on-the-ground construction. Aaron will examine different trail and structure types, site considerations, and material options, while exploring how to |
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The Eklands invite you to their holistically managed working cattle ranch this spring. Nestled in the oak woodland foothills, this tour offers a chance to explore vibrant ecosystems, learn about sustainable ranching practices, and observe a variety of bird species in their natural habitat. A UTV tour guided by Eklands and NCRLT staff with short
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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Alex Craven will discuss “Forests and Fire: How did we get here? Where do we go?" Register HERE to join. In our present moment, we can look back at more than a century of mismanagement of our federal forests, while also facing an uncertain climate future. At the same time, administrative changes and misguided legislation take us |
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I’d Rather Be Walking A Weekly Walking Series with BYLT 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
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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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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SNA Two Part Webinar Part 1: Sierra Wildlife Habitat Connectivity The Sierra Nevada holds continental-scale significance for wildlife connectivity, serving as a critical bridge between ecosystems spanning from the Cascades to the Mojave Desert. As species such as wolves, mule deer, pine marten, Sierra Nevada red fox, and porcupine navigate an increasingly fragmented landscape, maintaining |
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There’s an entire audience out there that you might not be reaching only through on the ground activities. Social media opens an entirely new avenue to develop a community of volunteers, and to sustain the ones who are already along for the ride. This webinar will cover how to create a basic communications plan for
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What if beavers were not just a challenge to manage, but partners in watershed stewardship? Join Watershed Solutions Network and the WATER Institute at Occidental Arts & Ecology Center (OAEC) for a virtual conversation exploring how beavers can help us restore healthier, more resilient watersheds. Drawing on the work of OAEC’s Bring Back the Beaver Campaign, their California
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Trail Mix: Sugarloaf Mountain Trail For our first Trail Mix of the year, we’ll be heading to Sugarloaf Mountain for some late-winter maintenance and a retaining wall project led by local artist Dan Worden—get ready to have fun with rocks! Following the trail work, we’ll make our way to Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. for a continued |
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This guided walking tour invites you to explore the rare and ephemeral beauty of vernal pools—seasonal wetlands that burst into bloom with unique and colorful wildflowers. As you stroll through the grasslands, you'll learn about the ecology, history, and conservation of this sensitive habitat. Key Features: Tour guided by Westervelt Ecological Services and NCRLT staff
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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:
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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Join us at Diamond Peak Resort for an early morning snowshoe hike on Sunday, March 29 as part of the 2026 Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival. This short and scenic hike will take you part way up Diamond Peak as TINS naturalist, Sarah Hockensmith discusses winter ecology concepts and the survival strategies and adaptations employed by |
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As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, mountain and rural communities are searching for scalable, cost-effective solutions. This webinar explores how biochar can turn hazardous forest fuels into a climate solution reducing wildfire risk, sequestering carbon, and creating new economic opportunities. Join us to learn how innovative public-private partnerships, and emerging carbon markets can |
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SNA Two Part Webinar Series: Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Part 2: Wolves in the Sierra Spend your lunch hour with Axel Hunnicutt! Axel is a wildlife biologist and wildlife manager who has worked across countries and continents with various large carnivores. As the State Gray Wolf Coordinator for the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, he |
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An in-depth exploration of the key components involved in creating and managing a Trail Ambassador Program. Presented by: Anna Sprout, Responsible Recreation Coordinator, Grand County Active Transportation & Trails Click here to learn more
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Celebrating a Year in Bloom Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and wildflower joy at the 2025 Tahoe Wildflower Big Year Celebration. Whether you documented dozens of plants, cheered from the sidelines, or simply love plants and the people who love them, this event is for you. We’ll gather to celebrate the accomplishments |
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Join NCRLT for an EcoTour of Eagle Creek Ranch! Enjoy a living sanctuary where wildlife, rolling hills, lush pastures, and tranquil woodlands flourish. This tour will guide you through the ranch’s rare flora, fauna and culturally significant sites. Finally arriving at the newly finished wildlife viewing cabin for a lunch with an unparalleled view. Key
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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Course Description The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine (NOLS WMI). This course provides individuals with a foundation in important first-aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in a remote backcountry environment. This fast-paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders,
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Poetry on Preserves: Wildflower Ridge Preserve Join Nevada County Poet Laureate Karen Terrey and Poets Ingrid Keriotis and Rooja Mohassessy for a poetry reading and writing workshop at Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Wildflower Ridge Preserve. Under the cover of heritage oaks with a view of the mountains beyond, the poets will read poems inspired by the land, with prompts for participants to write and share
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Kick off Earth Month with us at the Brewery! We'll be taking over our front parking lot for an Earth Day Celebration on April 4th from 12-5 PM. This free community event will feature live music by Karrie O'Neill, interactive activities, educational booths, a food truck, craft vendors, face painting, and sustainability talks. Biking is |
