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

Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) guides and nonprofit partner Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) naturalist, Sarah Hockensmith, on a stroll at Page Meadows in search of mountain wildflowers and birds on Tahoe’s West Shore. The TRTA is the primary steward of the Tahoe Rim Trail system, and TINS is a valuable ecological stewardship organization

Get ready for a wild time during Wild Tahoe Weekend, June 29-30, 2024 at Taylor Creek Visitor Center! To kick off Wild Tahoe Weekend, TINS will host the 11th annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival, Saturday, June 29 from 10am until 3pm. We will be offering many opportunities to connect with, watch, and enjoy birds. The

On June 30, LTBMU and Great Basin Institute will host the Native Species Festival. This festival is a great way to spend the day outdoors and learn about the many native plant and animal species of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Attend walks led by field professionals and explore educational booths from various public and nonprofit

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world. Each year, from 14 December through 5 January, tens of thousands of volunteers head out into the winter to count birds for a day.  This tradition goes back to 1900, and in the intervening years, these birders have built a database on

In 2012, TINS took over coordination of the annual Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey for the Tahoe basin. From 9am-12pm, volunteers are paired up and stationed at 26 vantage points throughout the Tahoe basin, mostly around the lakeshore. This year's count is scheduled for Friday, January 9th, 2026. When registering, we ask that you provide the following information:

Glide through Tahoe’s winter wonderland on skis for a winter excursion in partnership with the TRTA. We will take breaks periodically to learn about Tahoe’s forest ecology and bird migration habits while identifying trees and animals that live amongst the Lodgepole Pines. Cross country skis and experience are required as we do not provide skis. We

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