The Sugar Pine Foundation
53 South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits recipients of American Century Championship donation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 5:10pm
Local nonprofits in the South Lake Tahoe area were presented with a record $250,000 in donations from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Championship as a result of money raised during the 2020 celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.
Just as the popular golf event was unique and held without fans due to COVID-19 this year, it was a different type of ceremony handing out the money and the presentation of checks held virtually. Representatives from 53 nonprofits awarded the money were on the Thursday Zoom call.
Sugar pine seedlings to be handed out to students at South Lake Tahoe elementary schools
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 9:28am
Event Date:
April 24, 2020 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A team of volunteers will be handing out sugar pine seedlings to students at four South Lake Tahoe school sites on Friday, April 24.
The Sugar Pine Foundation has given a box of seedlings to Bijou Community School, Sierra House Elementary, Tahoe Valley Elementary, and South Tahoe Middle School. The free seedlings will be given out when students pick up their meals between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. while supplies last.
At Tahoe Valley, TRex will be on hand to hand out the sugar pines, and at the Middle School, meet Hans the service dog.
Sugar Pine Foundation giving away seedlings to be planted around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/18/2020 - 3:41pm
4/20 Update: The response was huge this weekend and all of the seedlings the Sugar Pine Foundation had to give way were gone in the first day! They have 2,000 more to distribute on Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 a.m. while supplies last, except at the Mountain Hardware location.
Week full of virtual activities for 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 9:02pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - There will be no Earth Day Celebration festivals around the lake this year, but Lake Tahoe and Truckee event organizers have created a virtual version with daily activities for the whole family.
Despite the current global situation, everyone can still celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day thanks to the team at The Tahoe Fund spearheaded a group via their Take Care program that has provided daily activities and challenges for students and parents to participate in over the course of the week.
SnowGlobe and guests contribute 213 nights at Tahoe Warm Room; Make strides on waste reduction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 12:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - MTV’s SnowGlobe Music Festival has a continued commitment to give back to the South Lake Tahoe community each year, both during and after the three-day outdoor festival.
SnowGlobe 2019 was able to successfully expand their sustainability program, non-profit, and charitable giving initiatives, they said in a report released Monday.
In 2017, SnowGlobe began its partnership with The Sugar Pine Foundation, planting 200 sugar pine seedlings to help restore Lake Tahoe’s sugar pine population, which now makes up less than 5 percent of the Tahoe Forest.
Early Christmas presents for several groups in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 2:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Community Foundation played Santa Wednesday night, handing out checks for 29 different projects in the South Lake Tahoe area that help both children, education and adults.
Over $50,000 was distributed to the following groups (with funded projects listed):
Community
Kiwanis Community Organization, Inc. - Coats for Kids
Juvenile Service Council of El Dorado County - Life Skills/Job Readiness program
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless - Coordinated Entry
Choices for Children - The Healthy Bottom Line Program
SnowGlobe 2019 in South Lake Tahoe announces daily lineup and open single ticket sales
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 6:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - MTV has released their daily lineup and single ticket sales for the 9th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival taking place in South Lake Tahoe December 29-31, 2019.
The VIP three-day passes are all sold out, but single festival tickets make it easier for fans of specific artists or time constraints. A limited quantity of Advanced Single Day general admission and VIP tickets have been released.
When the 'Advanced' ticket tier sells out their 'Last Chance' tickets will immediately go on sale, normally at a higher rate than those purchased early.
$100K from 30th annual American Century Championship awarded to local nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 5:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Thursday was money giveaway day at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) meeting at Stateline. Thirty-eight local nonprofits were given checks totaling $100,000, a result of funds raised during the 30th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood.
SnowGlobe announces 2019 lineup for 9th annual South Lake Tahoe festival
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - MTV unveiled the lineup for its 9th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival taking place in South Lake Tahoe December 29-31, 2019.
Skrillex, Fisher, Gigantic NGHTMRE, Griz, E-40, Louis the Child, Tchami x Malaa, Vince Staples, A-Trak, Earthgang and more set to take the stage at New Year’s celebration.
SnowGlobe gives back to the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SnowGlobe’s 2018 is over but their donations to the local community will continue for months, years and decades to come.
SnowGlobe donated fresh food, water, personal items and clothing to 11 local charities, including Live Violence Free, The Warm Room (Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless), South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center, the Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club, Christmas Cheer, Tahoe Youth & Family Services, St. Theresa’s Church and their Bread & Broth program, Focus, Case de Fida, and the Reno/Sparks Gospel Mission.
American Century and LTVA award almost $79k to South Shore nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 1:13am
Twenty-six local nonprofits were awarded $78,974 Thursday in donations from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Championship thanks to funds raised during the 2018 celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.
“The continued support from our partners American Century Investments and NBC Sports means so much to this community,” said Carol Chaplin, president and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “These contributions benefit so many in the South Shore a long time after the tournament ends.”
New Trails and Tree Hunt Guided Hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:13am
Event Date:
August 18, 2018 - 10:00am Let the TRTA and our dear friends at the Sugar Pine Foundation take you on a guided hike through groves of interesting trees. The hike will meet at the Kingsbury South Trailhead (Heavenly’s Stagecoach Lodge) and hike south for a little over 3 miles. Along the hike, experts at the Sugar Pine Foundation will spill their knowledge about the crazy and mysterious life of trees. We will hike back to our cars picking up tidbits of cool facts along the way. Anyone like brand new, beautiful single-track trail with a view you’ve never seen?
Location
Kingsbury South Trailhead
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe yellow cress planting at Baldwin Beach during Native Species Festival
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 11:37am
Event Date:
June 23, 2018 - 10:00am
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Sugar Pine Foundation will co-host a Tahoe yellow cress (TYC) planting with the Tahoe yellow cress Adaptive Management Working Group at Baldwin Beach, which is National Forest System land managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). In addition, the LTBMU will host a TYC information booth at the Native Species Festival on June 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Full slate of activities to enjoy this weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 7:45pm
Looking for something to do this weekend in South Lake Tahoe? No matter what you like there should be something for your to enjoy!
Saturday, June 2
The first weekend of Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe at Camp Richardson, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More info: http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/26/2018/valhalla-renaissance-faire-south-lake-tahoe-over-two-weekends
National Trails Day hike at Van Sickle Bi-State Park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 10:49pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2018 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to join the Sugar Pine Foundation and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 2, at Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
The two organizations are teaming up for a morning of education and fun on the three- mile hike from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
On the way up to enjoy panoramic vistas with a brief visit to a waterfall, delve into the intriguing natural and human history of the area, discuss forest topics related to the trail you’re passing through, and see firsthand the impacts of a wildfire burn zone.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra fundraiser Saturday: Find out where donations go
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:18pm
Many people donate both money and auction items to the Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club for their annual Elegant Evening which occurs on Saturday, April 21. What many don't know is where those donations go. There was question recently in the community about donations, so the club wanted to clear up any misunderstandings.
The club recently created a diagram to better explain where each penny goes as they don't have must left over funds after they issue scholarships, grants and other forms of financial support.
Last year’s Elegant Evening funds went to provide:
Letter: South Lake Tahoe community benefited by many service clubs
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 12:47pm
This letter was sent to South Tahoe Now. We will be running all three "Letters to the Editor" received at the same time.
To the community,
Sugar Pine Film & Talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 2:52pm
Event Date:
March 27, 2018 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome the Sugar Pine Foundation and the showing of ?"The Seedling", a short film that explains the challenges white pines face and how this local organization aims to help. Come meet the staff and the filmmaker. Try the giant sling shot. Bring your tree related questions and learn how to get involved in reforesting our local fire scars. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
SnowGlobe wrap up: Global attention, donations, the environment and fields
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 10:55pm
As the tents are taken down, the stage removed and all other components of SnowGlobe disappear for another year, an evaluation of the Community Play Field and other aspects of the seventh annual event in South Lake Tahoe are being made. There may be negatives to the popular event that draws in 20,000 people a day, there are also many positives to be celebrated.
There is more to the three-day festival, SnowGlobe, than music and crowds, a side of the event many aren't aware of.
Sugar Pine Foundation gets musician Jack Johnson's help this summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 6:17pm
As of 2016, the Sugar Pine Foundation has spearheaded the plating of over 94,000 sugar pine seedlings within 1,696 acres while involving over 6,600 volunteers, and the 2017 season is here.
Sugar Pine seedlings need human help with watering due to lack of rain
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 11:55am
Mother Nature hasn't been bringing the normal summer rain she normally does, so help from the Sugar Pine Foundation and their volunteers are helping the newly planted baby sugar pines to survive.
SOS Outreach Camp students recently helped water the seedlings in the Gondola Fire Area in South Lake Tahoe, and more watering trips are planned.
There are more watering days lined up that the public can participate in:
Tue, August 2, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Watering with Starbucks
Spooner Picnic Area
Wed, August 3, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Watering with Camp Explore
Sand Harbor NV State Park
Help the Sugar Pine Founation by donating or planting a seedling
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/27/2016 - 1:55pm
Officially Earth Day is over, but the spirit runs throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin all year long. One way that the public can help the environment is to join forces with the Sugar Pine Foundation.
2nd Annual Paint n Sip Fundraiser To Benefit The Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 6:12pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2016 - 6:00pm Enjoy a fun and creative night out while showing your support for The Sugar Pine Foundation. "Relax, Sip and Paint" a beautiful and unique 16" x 20" canvas of an eagle perched in a sugar pine tree, overlooking Tahoe's majestic mountains. We will also have an auction and raffle with great prizes!
http://laketahoepaintsip.com/event/668/Sugar-Pines-Foundation-Fundraiser
Location
Paint and Sip "Painting with a Splash"
900 Ski Run Blvd. #105
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 58.8444" N, 119° 57' 33.5952" W
See map: Google Maps
Sugar Pine Foundation selling unique Christmas Ornaments
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 1:53pm
Just in time for the holiday season, the Sugar Pine Foundation is selling their new Christmas Ornament, a festive addition holiday decor.
Orders can be placed through their website, www.sugarpinefoundationstore.com (check out all of their gift items for sale while there). The ornaments are delivered in a cushioned decorative box. The ornaments are $19 each plus $% for shipping.
BBC at Lake Tahoe to film pine cone collection days
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 9:51pm
Fall is here early and the pine seeds are ripening. The Sugar Pine Foundation has set some upcoming cone collection days so they can gather those seeds for future plantings.
This year, there are not many new sugar pines cones, but the western white pine cone crop is abundant. They will be collecting cones from the newly identified resistant western white pine at Heavenly near Maggie's Run on Tuesday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the first known resistant western white pine in our seed zone 772, so they are very excited!
Give Where You Live this Thursday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 7:12pm
Give Where You Live! is a 24-hour giving challenge coordinated by the El Dorado Community Foundation. This year's day long giving day is Thursday, April 23, 2015.
“We have approximately 70 nonprofits participating in the event this year. Each nonprofit will have its own website presence to highlight a particular need or needs for which it is focusing giving dollars, as well as more information about the organization in general,” said Megan Buchanan, donor services coordinator at the foundation.
Sugar Pine tree plantings scheduled
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2015 - 9:35pm
Event Date:
April 11, 2015 - 10:00am
Join the Sugar Pine Foundation as they start their seasonal group plantings.
Community Planting Schedule
Saturday, April 11th, 10 a.m. - noon, 1286 Golden Bear Trail, SLT, CA. - Join Vail employees and South Lake Tahoe Resource Center families to plant sugar pines behind the Lake Valley Fire Protection Station.
Sunday, April 12th, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Waddle Ranch, Truckee, CA -
Dear Santa...
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/22/2014 - 12:11am
The Sugar Pine Foundation of Lake Tahoe has asked Santa for a $5,000 gift this year. That is the amount needed to plant and restore sugar pines in recent California wildfires.
The giant Pinus lambertiana (sugar pine trees) are shown uphill from these firefighters in the photo.
Sugar pines are the world's largest species of pine with the longest cones - and they are dying from white pine blister rust, a non-native, invasive fungus. Though they historically accounted for 25% of Lake Tahoe's forests, sugar pines now make up less than 5% of the forest composition.
Sugar Pine Children's Book Story Time at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/10/2014 - 12:10pm
Event Date:
January 31, 2015 - 11:00am Join us for an exciting and educational story time. Come and support local non-profit, The Sugar Pine Foundation and hear the story of "The Happiest Tree in the Forest", a new children’s book about the sugar pine trees of Lake Tahoe.
With colorful and playful illustrations the book tells the story of Lambe, a lonely little sugar pine seedling who grows up to be a very happy tree. Follow Lambe as he grows from ‘a little seed in a big pinecone’ into the biggest sugar pine in all the forest. Meet all of his animal friends along the way.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Vail Resorts honors 49 local non-profits during EpicPromise grant giveaway
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 1:25am
As part of their mission to give back to the community and protect the environment, Vail Resorts gave away 49 grants to Lake Tahoe area groups during a ceremony on Tuesday at Heavenly Valley.
Olympian Jamie Anderson hosts fundraiser for the Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 8:04pm
Event Date:
November 6, 2014 - 6:00pm
South Lake Tahoe's Golden Girl Jamie Anderson is throwing a party in her hometown to help raise money for the sugar pine trees.
On Thursday, November 6, Jamie in presenting "Golden Experience" at Azul Latin Kitchen in the Heavenly Village from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. She will talk about her trip to Socchi, Russia and the winning of a gold medal.
The Sugar Pine Foundation will be auctioning off some snowboard gear signed by Jamie, Vail lift tickets and winter themed art.
Tickets $20 per person include a poster of Jamie snowboarding. Kids are free.
Help needed planting Sugar Pine trees in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 11:09pm
The fall planting season for the sugar pine tree is underway around Lake Tahoe. The public is invited to join the Sugar Pine Foundation in any (or all) of their four scheduled plantings.
The Sugar Pine Foundation's Fall Planting Schedule
Saturday, Oct. 11th, 11-1pm - Rubicon McKinley Planting, 6445 Chamberland Drive, Tahoe National Forest, Tahoma, CA
Saturday, Oct. 18th, 10-12pm - Kingsbury Middle School Planting, 1900 Echo Court, Toiyabe National Forest, Glenbrook, NV
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
'Reggae in the Pines' - a benefit music concert to raise funds for the Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 10:16am
Event Date:
September 6, 2014 - 8:00pm Join us for a night out!
The Sugar Pine Foundation and Himmel Haus are hosting a benefit music concert 'Reggae in the Pines' to raise money for planting 10,000 sugar pines in the Tahoe region.
Come enjoy some live music from local reggae band WEAPON, who are donating their services for free for the event, and Brewfish, a reggae/rock band from Long Beach, CA.
Will Eichelberger will be creating a LIVE ART MURAL, with lots of paints and a photo he captured, come check out his unique mixed-media art! He will also be donating one of his art pieces for the AUCTION!
Location
Himmel Haus German Bar & Restaurant
3819 Saddle Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sugar Pine Presentation at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/17/2014 - 3:30pm
Event Date:
September 30, 2014 - 5:30pm Come learn about this spectacular trees at the Sugar Pine Foundation Presentation. Did you know that sugar pines are the largest pines in the world? And they have the longest cones? Come to a discussion of white pines and local forestry issues with the Executive Director of the Sugar Pine Foundation, Maria Mircheva. You will see a video of their work climbing trees to collect seeds and be able to examine their giant slingshot first hand.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Adventures
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 10:24pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2013 - 6:00pm
Join your friends and neighbors for some delicious Thai Curry and Rice at the Blue Angel Cafe on November 14 and hear about extraordinary tales and adventures from Africa, Indonesia,and the Arctic Ocean. This event is a fundraiser for the Sugar Pine Foundation and runs from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Tickets are $15 adults /$7 kids. You can buy tickets from their online store http://www.sugarpinefoundation.org/store or call Maria at (650) 814-9565. (Tickets will be $20 at the door on the night of the fundraiser).
Some Good News Comes Out of Rim Fire Area
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 10:12pm
The risky measures taken by firefighters to save a stand of giant trees standing in the way of the third-largest blaze in California history worked. Firefighters set back fires to save Yosemite’s Rockefeller, Merced and Tuolumne groves of giant sequoias and giant pines. The tallest sugar pine, 264 ft, lived according to the Sugar Pine Foundation.
In other Rim Fire News, the fire is still burning north of Yosemite. it is now 92% contained and has burned 257,135 acres (402 square miles) to date.
Labor Day Weekend in Lake Tahoe full of Activities
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2013 - 8:42amThe is a plethora of activities for visitors and residents alike to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe this weekend.
The Great Sternwheeler Race between the MS Dixie and Tahoe Queen on Saturday at 10 am. The boats will leave their respective piers and head for their opponent's. Action at Ski Run Marina, Zephyr Cove Resort and points in between.
Sailing for Sugar Pines sunset cruise on Woodwind II
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 2:21pmEvent Date:
August 8, 2013 - 6:30pm
Join the Sugar Pine Foundation for a sunset cruise on the Woodwind II sailboat out of Zephyr Cove to benefit the Sugar Pine Foundation! Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, champagne and tasty appetizers while looking at stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain peaks.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts bird and native species festivals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 9:06pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will host the fourth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Saturday, June 8, followed by the third annual Native Species Festival on Sunday, June 9.
Residents and visitors are invited to attend these free family events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
June 8 event:
Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts Native Species Festival
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 3:23pmEvent Date:
June 9, 2013 - 10:00am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will host the third annual Native Species Festival on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free family event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
Party for Sugar Pines at Harveys Hard Rock Cafe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 12:38pm
Join the Sugar Pine Foundation for a night of fun and fundraising at Harveys Hard Rock Cafe.
Festivities start at 6pm with dinner and live commentary on the Sugar Pine Foundation film. There will be a terrific silent auction closing at 8:30pm, limited edition Hard Rock Sugar Pine pins for sale, and drink specials while our local band Thick as Thieves plays 9-11pm.
Dine for the Sugar Pines
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 7:08am
Dine for the Sugar Pines this Friday, Nov. 16 at Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. from 6-10 p.m. Staff and friends of the Sugar Pine Foundation will present beautiful and exciting films, photography and stories of adventures in conservation from around the world — including Antarctica, Central Asia and Siberia — at Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. this Friday. Enjoy the entertainment AND Tahoe's finest pizza (they even have super yummy gluten free options!) to show your support for the SPF! Lake Tahoe Pizza Co.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making field trips possible
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 6:00amThank you South Lake Tahoe Rotary for sponsoring field trips for South Lake Tahoe sixth-graders with the Sugar Pine Foundation!The field trips will occur on Oct. 16 and 17 in South Lake Tahoe. We w...
Volunteers wanted for 15th Annual Lake Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 3:59pmEvent Date:
September 29, 2012 - 10:00am
Join hundreds of Lake Tahoe Basin community members as we help improve forest health at the League to Save Lake Tahoe's 15th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers. The League welcomes volunteers of all ages and abilities.
Lake of the Sky Outfitters Hosts The Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 3:40pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2012 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters is proud to host The Sugar Pine Foundation on Thursday September 27th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at 1023 Emerald Bay Rd. Come and hear about the important work the Foundation is doing to save the magnificant Sugar Pine, and all other Sierra Nevada five needle pines, from the invasive Asian Blister Rust Fungus. This disease is decimating stands of Sugar Pines in the basin and elsewhere in the range.
Location
Lake of the Sky Outfiters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee meets at U.S. Forest Service
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 3:38pmEvent Date:
August 9, 2012 - 9:00am
The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) is scheduled to meet from 9 a.m. to noon, August 9, 2012, at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., 96150. LTFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe.
Items on the agenda include an update on Lake Tahoe Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act projects, a presentation from the Sugar Pine Foundation, and public comment. Members of the public interested in finding out more about the LTFAC are welcome to attend the meeting.
Lake of the Sky Outfitters Hosts The Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 4:51pm
Event Date:
July 19, 2012 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters will host an evening with the Sugar Pine Foundation. They will be showing a DVD and speaking about the threat facing the magnificant Sugar Pine in the Sierra Nevada and how they are working to save the species.
Refreshments will be serves and in keeping with our tradition there will be a free raffle afterwards
Due to limited seating please call (530) 541-1027 to reserve your spot.
Location
Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W
See map: Google Maps
Public Invited to Lake Tahoe Community Watershed Partnership kickoff events
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 5:38pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2012 - 4:30pm
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) will hold conservation events that highlight environmental projects and stewardship opportunities in the Lake Tahoe Basin communities. These gatherings are part of the 2012 Community Watershed Partnership (CWP), a holistic program which provides a place for education, participation, and involvement in your local watershed.
Sugar pine tree multi-media presentation
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:59amA free multi-media presentation, What You Can Do to Help Reforest the Tahoe Basin with Magnificent Sugar Pine Trees, will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Timber House Restaurant, Lakeside Inn & Casino.
Participate in upcoming www.SugarPineFoundation.org planting events and free guided hikes. Listen to dynamic speaker Maria Mircheva, executive director of the Sugar Pine Foundation while enjoying the famous $5 "Tahoe's Best Breakfast Special." Attendance Limited to the first 30 who RSVP by June 4 call 415-827-2525 or email RPTGlobal@gmail.com
