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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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