Highlights
Sierra Nevada Alliance's 14th Annual Film Festival & Earth Day Events
April 27th
Today marks the first day of spring. Though many places in the Sierra are still blanketed with snow, there have been signs of rebirth and new life, even in the highest mountain peaks. The Robins are making themselves known, and the sun was recently shining bright, after many cloudy and stormy days. I look forward to the immanent new greenery, but most importantly I look forward to the re-emergence of the bears, and the sounds of baby birds which fill the Sierra with inspiration and life. Unfortunately, due to human development and global warming and more, our most celebrated animal species are experiencing increasing threats to their survival.
This year, the national Earth Day theme, "Save Our Species" calls attention to the increasing threats to animal survival on planet earth. In honor of this coming Earth Day, I encourage you to take time to reflect on this and appreciate the many species that make our world a more wonderful place to live and think of what you can do to help.
On April 27th, Sierra Nevada Alliance and South Lake Tahoe Earth Day are providing several opportunities for you to reflect and act on this theme. Join several local organizations and businesses at the South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Celebration at Bijou Park from 10:00am 3:00pm. At 2:15pm we invite kids and their parents to join us for the Alliance's 2nd annual Wild Child Film Festival at Harrah's, Lake Tahoe. Enjoy a series of short environmental and adventure films, sure to inspire the entire family to care for Mother Earth. At 6:30 we invite you to join us at Harrah's for our 14th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival.
In honor of the Earth Day theme, "Save Our Species", this year's film festival will feature "Surviving: The Story of the Lahontan Cuthroat Trout". Learn about this inspiring local species which was once declared extinct and now has made a triumphant return, thanks to dedicated and caring people.
We hope to see you there!
For further information on the Sierra Nevada Alliance's 14th Annual Film Festival and Earth Day please visit
http://southtahoeearthday.org and
https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wsff-2/
The Alliance is seeking donations towards the Wild & Scenic Film Festival silent auction as well as annual sponsors for our organization. For those interested in becoming an annual Sierra Nevada Alliance sponsor you will receive recognition at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival and will also be recognized on Alliance materials all year long! For more information on donating or sponsorship please
click here.
For further questions contact, Executive Director, Jenny Hatch at jenny@sierranevadaalliance.org
Sierra Nevada Alliance's Monthly Webinar Series: Mentoring Millennials
By 2025 millennials will make up 75% of the world’s population and it is speculated that they will make up the majority of the workforce by 2020. These computer natives, bring with them unique workplace needs, different from the previous two generations. Whether you have been managing people in the work place for many years, or are just getting started, this interactive webinar will help give you a better understanding of the people you are mentoring and how to best support them in the workplace.
Date: Thursday, March 28th
Time: 10:00am-11:00pm
Presenter: Sara Monson
Sara is the Education and Communication Director at Sierra Nevada Alliance. Sara began her teaching career as a TEFL volunteer in Peace Corps, Romania. After discovering a passion for experiential education, Sara spent six years working in the field of environmental education where she taught a wide range of science topics. Sara also possesses experience in curriculum development, program and staff management, and program evaluation. Additionally, Sara possesses a Master’s degree in Science Education from the University of Northern Colorado and an undergraduate degree from UC Santa Barbara in Psychology and Spanish.
To register for the webinar please click
here
Job Announcements & Volunteer Opportunities
SYRCL Project Manager
SYRCL is hiring a project manager to work on our meadow restoration projects. The person we are looking for will play a key role in the Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project and will implement the scientific monitoring components of our already implemented projects (hydrology, vegetation, and carbon work).
For more info, click here.
League to Save Lake Tahoe- Membership Manager Job Announcement
The League to Save Lake Tahoe (the “League”) is searching for an entrepreneurial, results-driven, adaptable
development professional to join our team to manage our membership program and fundraise for one of the world’s
foremost conservation/environmental brands: Keep Tahoe Blue.
For more info, click here.
League to Save Lake Tahoe- Advancement Manager
The League to Save Lake Tahoe (the “League”) is searching for a polished influencer that is professional, gregarious and well-suited to interact with a wide variety of donors and supporters.
For more info, click here.
League to Save Lake Tahoe- Membership Manager
The League to Save Lake Tahoe (the “League”) is searching for an entrepreneurial, results-driven, adaptable development professional to join our team to manage our membership program and fundraise for one of the world’s foremost conservation/environmental brands: Keep Tahoe Blue.
For more info, click here.
Water Education Foundation-Programs and Communications Specialist
Join the team at the Water Education Foundation, a nonprofit in Sacramento that has been a trusted source of water news and educational programs in California and across the West for more than 40 years. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about water issues and keenly interested in keeping up with water news, enjoys a fast-paced environment and possesses strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
For more info, click here.
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy is seeking a Deputy Executive Officer (DEO)
This Career Executive Assignment (CEA) position is located at the SNC Headquarters office in Auburn. The DEO works at the second organizational level under general direction of the Executive Officer of the SNC and acts to lead the organization in their absence. The DEO fully participates in the development and implementation of SNC’s strategic plan to achieve the Regional Goals of Healthy Watersheds and Forests, Resilient Sierra Nevada Communities, Vibrant Recreation and Tourism, Strategic Lands Conserved, and Impactful Regional Image. The DEO functions as advisor to the Executive Officer and SNC Boardmembers and reports on a broad variety of SNC issues, as requested.
For more info, click here.
The Sagehen Outdoor Education Program Positions: Outdoor Educator and Site Coordinator
The Sagehen Outdoor
Education Program is an established, unique environmental education program for fifth grade
students in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. It is housed at the UC Berkeley
Research Station just outside of Truckee. Classes of fifth grade students come throughout the
month for a 2 day/1night or 3 day/2 night program. The staff works Monday through Friday,
plus 3-4 planning days before the program begins and a debrief day at the end of the
program. Students will learn a variety of skills and gain knowledge about local ecosystems,
flora and fauna of the Sierra Nevada, macro-invertebrates, water quality and issues,
topographical mapping, plant and animal identification, insects, and other environmental
education topics. Classes will be taught by outdoor educators, the Tahoe Institute for Natural
Science (TINS), and SWEP (the local watershed education non-profit).
for the Fall Program Sept. 9-Oct 11, 2019.
The application deadline is June 1, 2019, however applications will be accepted and interviews scheduled immediately in order to fill positions as soon as possible. Job offers will occur on a rolling basis and job posting will be removed when positions are filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume as either a Word or PDF attachment to Katie Old at kold@ttusd.org
For more info, click here.
The policy of the Resource is to include articles that appear in local or
major media outlets relevant to Sierra conservation. We also include news
releases, event notices, funding opportunities and job announcements sent to
us from our Member Groups and friends. If you as a reader disagree with the
content of a submission we encourage you to submit a letter to the editor of
the issuing publication to reach the broader audience who read the article.
You are welcome to forward your letter to the editor to the Alliance for
inclusion in our new "Letters to the Resource" section. We also invite Letters
to the Resource to be directly submitted on any article with which you're
concerned.
Newsletter contents prepared by Sara Monson, Education and Communication Director with the Sierra Nevada Alliance.
If you have articles, events or announcements that you would like included in this newsletter or if you have feedback,
please email Sara.
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