Building place-based community
Join us on the land and meet other nature enthusiasts and conservation-minded folks. From birding to botany, history to living Maidu and Washoe culture, get to know the places you’re helping to protect.
Check out our upcoming events!
October 18 | Plein Air Painting Club
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
On the third Saturday of every month, you are welcome to come join in your own exploration of the headwaters of the Feather River, and painting Plein Air—all mediums welcome. All mediums and experience levels welcome!
FRLT/Jenna Holland
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Courtesy of Hugh Safford
October 23 | Assessing Forest Fuel Treatments and California's Highest Trees with Hugh Safford
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Presented by the California Native Plant Society: Sierra Valley and Tahoe Chapter. Dr. Hugh Safford is a research ecologist in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of California, Davis. Doors open at 5:30pm, talk starts at 6pm.
October 25 | Hibernation: A talk with Ecophysiologist Hannah Carey
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Ecophysiologist Hannah Carey will share her knowledge of the science behind hibernation, how hibernators team up with their gut microbes to recycle nutrients during the long winter fast, and the insights into human health that may be gained from discoveries in hibernation biology. Doors open at 5pm, talk begins at 5:30pm.
Courtesy of Hannah Carey
Courtesy of the Kepple Family
November 13 | Words and Music
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Hosted in partnership with Plumas Arts, join us for a night of music inspired by nature with original songs written and performed by Jeff Kepple, accompanied by daughters Kelsey Kepple and Natalie Hagwood.
November 15 | Plein Air Painting Marketplace
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
The Sierra Valley Preserve's Plein Air Painting Club will sell their artwork to the public from 12-6pm. Come check out their work and buy local art of the Sierra Valley for the holidays!
FRLT/Jenna Holland
Edward Caldwell Photography
Wednesdays | Yoga with a View
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Join Sierra Valley local Cindy Noble every Wednesday afternoon for a restorative nature-based yoga workshop, in the beautiful events space of the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center!
FRLT Nature Journaling Club
Led by volunteer Denise Battagin, sketch the seasonal beauty, learn about the landscape, meet and journal with new people across the watershed at all five FRLT public preserves! Perfect for all skill levels and all ages (little ones must have an adult chaperone).
FRLT/Sophia Micheletti
Save the Date!
Registration for these events will open soon.
November 15 | Plein Air Painting Marketplace
November 21 | Fungi Talk with J.R. Blair
TBA | Children’s Nature Journaling Club
Interested in leading a public event or workshop?
Contact Jenna Holland, Public Programs Manager, at jholland@frlt.org
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Now, and for future generations.
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Wildlife and Fire
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Stories in Wood: Sierra Valley Barn Art Show
Explore the artwork of three artists, Catherine Mackey, Diane Olivier, and Laurie Wigham, inspired by the craftsmanship of Sierra Valley Barns
Plein Air Painting Club
Join us monthly at the Nature Center for the Plein Air Painting Club with Sarah Horton.
Land Trust Accreditation
Since 2015, FRLT has been a nationally accredited land trust. Now, we're applying for renewal and the public comment period is now open.
Yoga with Cindy Noble
Join instructor Cindy Noble for an afternoon of nature-based yoga!
