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Bitterbrush Restoration Planting 2023
BHA volunteers, friends, family, and more will be helping to plant 10,000 bitterbrush plugs on the weekend of October 28 & 29 at the Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area. Saturday evening after the planting party, we hope you will join us for our Beer, Bands & Bitterbrush Stands event located 30 minutes from the project site in
Beer, Bands, & Bitterbrush Stands
The California & Nevada Chapters of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers are throwing a bitterbrush bash to help restore critical winter range for mule deer and antelope at the Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area. We are gathering conservationists from throughout the West for a public land planting event followed by a community gathering and campout with live
Public Salmon Expedition with SYRCL
Public Salmon Expedition with SYRCL
Join SYRCL’s River Science staff, trained naturalists, and river guides from H2O Adventures for a float trip down the lower Yuba to see spawning salmon. The day on a raft includes opportunities to learn about the Yuba River ecosystem, how mining has impacted the river and the indigenous people of the area, and how SYRCL
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Three-part forestry webinar series with Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative
Three-part forestry webinar series with Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative
Join the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative (TCSI) for a three-part webinar series in November to learn about science-based tools, products, and research that can be used to guide restoration and forest management practices in the Tahoe-Central Sierra region and across California. The TCSI is a partnership dedicated to restoring resilience to 2.4 million acres of Sierra
CalVTP Field Training: Sierra Foothills, Vista Del Rio Project
CalVTP Field Training: Sierra Foothills, Vista Del Rio Project
This is an opportunity to learn about a fuel reduction project at Vista Del Rio in Oakhurst, California. Participants will increase their understanding of how CALFIRE used the CalVTP at Vista Del Rio to facilitate vegetation management and fuels reduction. Participants will complete a field treatment tour of the project area, learning about the different treatment methods used and why they
CalVTP Field Training: Sierra Foothills, Vista Del Rio Project
CalVTP Field Training: Sierra Foothills, Vista Del Rio Project
This is an opportunity to learn about a fuel reduction project at Vista Del Rio in Oakhurst, California. Participants will increase their understanding of how CALFIRE used the CalVTP at Vista Del Rio to facilitate vegetation management and fuels reduction. Participants will complete a field treatment tour of the project area, learning about the different treatment methods used and why they
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Preparing Quality Assurance Project Plans for Your Tribal Wetland Program Webinar
Preparing Quality Assurance Project Plans for Your Tribal Wetland Program Webinar
Many of the activities undertaken by tribal wetland programs require the preparation and approval of a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). A QAPP is a project-specific plan that lays out the type and quality of environmental data to be collected, including the quality assurance and quality control measures that will be used to ensure data
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14th annual Nisenan Heritage Day
14th annual Nisenan Heritage Day
Please join SYRCL in celebrating the 14th annual Nisenan Heritage Day on Saturday, November 4th from 11am to 3pm at Sierra College NCC. Nisenan Heritage Day is put on by the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and CHIRP. There will be speakers, short films, art, and more great opportunities to learn about the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe, their efforts toward
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California Prescribed-Fire Burn Boss Training
The CAL FIRE-Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) State-Certified Prescribed-Fire Burn Boss is for persons seeking Certification to plan and manage prescribed fire on State or private lands. A State-Certified Prescribed-Fire Burn Boss may possess authority to engage in a prescribed burning operation and to enter into the necessary contracts with the Department of
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Living Liberation Virtual Conference: Building Sustainable Lives to Build Sustainable Movements
Center For Third World Organizing (CTWO), in conjunction with its partners, the Liberatory Leadership Partnership, Leadership Learning Community, and the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation will be hosting their virtual conference "Living Liberation" on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, and Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 9 -3 pm PT each day. This is a free event! This year's conference theme is "Movement for Life:
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Three-part forestry webinar series with Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative
Three-part forestry webinar series with Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative
Join the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative (TCSI) for a three-part webinar series in November to learn about science-based tools, products, and research that can be used to guide restoration and forest management practices in the Tahoe-Central Sierra region and across California. The TCSI is a partnership dedicated to restoring resilience to 2.4 million acres of Sierra
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Why are Sierra Nevada Forests in Crisis? What Can Activists Do?
Why are Sierra Nevada Forests in Crisis? What Can Activists Do?
The Sierra Club Tahoe Area Group invites you to join us on November 9, 2023 at 5pm -6:15pm for a virtual presentation entitled: Why are Sierra Nevada Forests in Crisis? What Can Activists Do? The speaker will be John Buckley, the Director of Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center. Over the years, national forest management policies
Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments Workshop
Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments Workshop
Due to public outcry on the proposed Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments, the county is hosting the workshop below on November 9th since they did not do formal or proper community engagement. Placer County staff met with stakeholders from the development and/or business community for their thoughts on strategies to make development easier. Now is
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Public Salmon Expedition with SYRCL
Public Salmon Expedition with SYRCL
Join SYRCL’s River Science staff, trained naturalists, and river guides from H2O Adventures for a float trip down the lower Yuba to see spawning salmon. The day on a raft includes opportunities to learn about the Yuba River ecosystem, how mining has impacted the river and the indigenous people of the area, and how SYRCL
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Lake Tahoe Defensible Space Training for Landscaping Professionals
This course will include sessions from UNR Extension staff and other experts, covering a wide range of topics related to wildfire risk reduction, better plant choices, fire behavior, horticulture, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts in a classroom setting. They will then be able to apply the concepts and knowledge
Plant Conservation Rally for Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
Plant Conservation Rally for Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
Calling all plant lovers! We need everyone interested in plant conservation to rally together for the passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. With historic levels of funding and support from both sides of the aisle, this bipartisan bill is critical to protecting our nation’s plant life. This rally will feature leaders in plant conservation
Arranging California native plants in bouquets, garlands and wreaths for the holidays
Arranging California native plants in bouquets, garlands and wreaths for the holidays
Join the California Native Plant Society to learn more about arranging California native plants in bouquets, garlands and wreaths for the holidays! This is a continuation of the talk last year, where Cynthia focused on bouquets. This talk will primarily focus on creating garlands and wreaths. Last year’s presentation is on YouTube. When Cynthia Gingerich
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Screening of “Hotshot” Benefit Event for Grassroots Wildland Firefighters
Screening of “Hotshot” Benefit Event for Grassroots Wildland Firefighters
Event Details: Experience the world of wildland firefighting with "Hotshot", a film directed by Gabriel Kirkpatrick Mann and shot over the course of 6 years. This documentary takes you into the heart of some of California's most devastating wildfires, offering an unfiltered, close-up look at the challenges faced by Hotshot crews. Meet an inspiring female
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Three-part forestry webinar series with Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative
Three-part forestry webinar series with Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative
Join the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative (TCSI) for a three-part webinar series in November to learn about science-based tools, products, and research that can be used to guide restoration and forest management practices in the Tahoe-Central Sierra region and across California. The TCSI is a partnership dedicated to restoring resilience to 2.4 million acres of Sierra
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Insider Speaker Series: Preserving Biodiversity in California
Insider Speaker Series: Preserving Biodiversity in California
Sign up for our Insider Speaker Series webinar on November 16 to learn how parks and partners across the state are working to preserve California’s extraordinary biodiversity. We'll be joined by Tim Borden, Sequoia Restoration and Stewardship Manager at Save the Redwoods League, and Annie Burke, Executive Director of TOGETHER Bay Area and co-chair of
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Bear Yuba Land Trust Conservation Awards and Gratitude Breakfast
Bear Yuba Land Trust Conservation Awards and Gratitude Breakfast
Please join us in honoring the 2023 Conservation Award Recipients at Bear Yuba Land Trust’s annual Conservation Awards & Gratitude Breakfast. Together we will pay tribute to the year’s distinguished Conservation Heroes who have led the way in preserving open spaces and enriching our community’s connection with the land. William Nickerl Award for Conservation Leadership
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Member Education Sessions: Partnering Across the Field
Member Education Sessions: Partnering Across the Field
On November 21, at 1:00 pm (ET), join our moderator, Stephine “Steph” Poston (Pueblo of Sandia), NAP’s Chief Executive Officer, Erik R. Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nation – Nakoda), along with esteemed NAP Partners, Lisa Jaguzny from Biodiversity Funders Group and Shannon Rudisill from Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, as they engage in a discussion
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2024 Summit Advance Session: Success Stories from San Diego
2024 Summit Advance Session: Success Stories from San Diego
CalBike will hold the first of its 2024 California Bicycle Summit Advance Sessions on November 29, 2023. This free webinar will feature advocates and planners from San Diego sharing victories for biking and walking, and lessons learned to apply to other communities. When: Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 12:00 pm Where: Zoom Cost: Free, but registration is required
Forest Futures Salon – Prescribed Fire: What, Why and How
Forest Futures Salon – Prescribed Fire: What, Why and How
Learn what prescribed fire is, why it is a necessary forest management tool and how land managers decide when and where to apply it to the landscape. You’ll hear from our local land management agencies and the Nevada County RCD on why they utilize prescribed fire and how private property owners can bring fire onto
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Sierra Nevada Alliance: Annual Report Release Webinar
Sierra Nevada Alliance: Annual Report Release Webinar
Join Sierra Nevada Alliance for our yearly Annual Report release. Enjoy a virtual lunch hour with our staff as we share accomplishments towards bettering the Sierra Nevada over the past year. Free and open to the public. To support conservation efforts in the Sierra Nevada and help keep community events free, you can make a