Volunteers needed to collect sugar pine cones in South Lake Tahoe

Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/06/2014 - 9:42pm

The Sugar Pine Foundation needs the public's help to collect seed for restoration. They are starting their annual cone harvest this fall and invite everyone to come join in the fun.

All that's needed is a pair of gloves and a helmet to volunteer as a member of the ground crew. Spectators are also invited.

The collection dates on the South, East and West Shore:

Monday, Sept. 8th @ 9:00am - Secret Cove, East Shore
Wednesday, Sept. 10th @ 10:00am - Meyers, near the gun tower
Friday, Sept. 12th @ 9:30am - Van Sickle State Park, near the CA Parking lot
Saturday, Sept. 13 @ 9:00am - DL Bliss, mountain side
Sunday, Sept. 14 @ 9:30am - Glenbrook Hills off hwy 50

Call or text Maria, the Sugar Pine Foundation Executive Director at 650-814-9565 the night before the event you're interested in.

There will probably be additional cone collections after Sept 15 in Kings Beach, Sugar Pine Point State Park, Meeks Bay and Emerald Bay, so keep checking the website calendar.