Tag Archives: Environment
6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival – Live Virtual Event
Celebrate Earth Day with Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) and join us for the 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, April 23rd. This year's event will be hosted virtually and will include an online auction benefiting MAP’s environmental advocacy work in the Truckee-Tahoe area. The virtual festival will feature award-winning films focused on the environment, conservation, adventure, and…
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Climate Change Hopes and Fears: A Visual Discussion
Climate Change Hopes and Fears: A Visual Discussion On display online beginning on August 6, 2020, at: https://bit.ly/2BpCklu Climate Change Hopes and Fears: A Visual Discussion centers on the subject of climate change. Participating artists explore their connection to the environment, and visually express their hopes and/or fears for the future of our planet and its species. Each artist considers…
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Photography and Atmospheric Science: A Symbiotic and Historical Relationship
Born of science and nurtured by art, photography has exposed the invisible. From X-ray diffraction photographs of DNA to the faint light at the far reaches of the universe, photography has enabled science to record and document a wide range of natural phenomena. Indeed, photography and science have formed an immutable bond, where photography has relied on science for its…
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Trails and Vistas Art Hike
A 3- hour moderate hike with art performances and installations along the way. How does this transpire? You hike in small groups with an interesting guide. Whether it’s Mother Nature (she’s there) or another one of our beloved volunteers, he/she will guide your way into a parallel universe with surprises along every turn. Treat yourself to a few well-deserved hours…
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State of the Lake 2019
Join Dr. Geoff Schladow, director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, for an entertaining public presentation about the most important factors that affected the health of Lake Tahoe last year. Come learn about the most pressing issues for this year and the new programs that are designed to address them. Refreshments and no-host bar 5:30 p.m., presentation begins…
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Local wildflower guru and TRTA Guide, Roger Rosenberger, and Lake Tahoe Community College wildflower instructor, Lisa Berry, are joining forces to bring you all the spectacular visions of Tahoe’s wildflowers. Join us for this exciting event in the Student Center at Lake Tahoe Community College to learn all about the flowers that will be showing up as the snow melts…
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Mountain Lakes and Climate Change
Between 12,000 and 14,000 small lakes are scattered throughout the Sierra Nevada. How is climate change affecting these remote mountain lakes? Recent research provides insight into the climate sensitivity of these water bodies and the influence of warming temperatures and a shrinking spring snowpack. Join Dr. Adrianne Smits as she discusses how lakes across the Sierra Nevada are expected to…
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League to Save Lake Tahoe Volunteerpalooza: Open House and Appreciation
Want to learn more about the League and how to get involved? Are you already involved, but want to learn more? Do you want to be a part of our core volunteer program and receive an exclusive opportunities and swag? We welcome all ages who want to learn more about the League’s programs in an open house setting and walk…
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North Lake Tahoe Science Expo
Join the UC Davis TERC for our 14th annual SCIENCE EXPO with the theme of Physical Science! Children ages 6-12 and their families are invited to engage in hands-on science investigations and experiments. Activities include properties of matter, physical & chemical changes, energy & energy transfer, forces & motion, magnetism, air pressure, friction, and more! Fun for the whole family,…
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The Science of Cocktails
The Science of Cocktails is a unique evening event where mixology and science meet. This event will be held on Friday, February 1 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, NV. Tickets are $65 and include two drinks, heavy appetizers, dessert, and over 15 fun and interactive stations. The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research…
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