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!
July 20 | Botanical Illustration Class with CNPS
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
California Native Plant Society Tahoe and Sierra Valley Chapter presents Annaliese Miller, Scientific Illustrator and Graphic Designer, and Jeannette Halderman, Local Botanist as they lead an informative and interactive workshop on Botanical Illustration.
Workshop is 10am to 2pm, space is limited to 20 individuals. $40/person.
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July 21-25 | Creeks and Communities Workshop
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Integrated Riparian Management uses riparian proper functioning condition (PFC) assessment to prioritize needs for adaptive management. For a detailed schedule and to register, email workshop leader Sherman Swanson at swanson@unr.edu.
July 23 | Words and Music
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
In partnership with Plumas Arts! Sierra County duo Taylor and Josh of "The Neighboring Valley" will share their music from 7–8pm, followed by an acoustic open mic set. Sign up for the open mic the day of from 6:30–7pm or ahead of time by emailing Plumas Arts at information@plumasarts.org. Doors open at 6:30, $5 suggested donation.
Image courtesy of Terri Rust
July 25 | CNPS Speaker Series: Native Plants Communities in Montane Meadow with Terri Rust
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
California Native Plant Society Tahoe and Sierra Valley Chapter presents a talk with local natural resources professional Terri Rust. Terri will share her observations of the response of montane meadow plant communities throughout the Sierra Nevada range after several years of extreme conditions.
Doors open: 5:30pm
Talk begins: 6:00pm
Q&A: 7:00pm
July 30 | Children's Summer Art Program: Pastel Sunflowers
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Join in on our Children's Summer Art Program, led by Megan Davin and open to kids ages 7 to 12! This class will focus on working with pastels to create a sunflower illustration. Participation is limited to 25 kids. An adult guardian must also attend. Register today!
FRLT Staff
Yarrow plant
August 9 | Yarrow Tincture and Salve Class with Dana Galloway
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Join Mountain Maidu traditional ecology practitioner and educator Dana Galloway for a tincture and salve class working with yarrow and calendula. We will also learn the medicinal and spiritual properties of each plant and herb. Open to all ages (at least 5 years old with a paying adult helper).
August 13 | Children's Summer Art Program: Great Horned Owls
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Join in on our Children's Summer Art Program, led by Megan Davin and open to kids ages 7 to 12! This class will focus on creating illustrations of Great Horned Owls. Participation is limited to 25 kids. An adult guardian must also attend. Register today!
Courtesy of Mark Reynolds
3rd Saturday of Every Month | Plein Air Painting Club
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Hosted by local artist Sarah Horton, join in your own exploration of the headwaters of the Feather River, and painting Plein Air—all mediums and levels welcome.
Wednesdays | Yoga with Cindy Noble
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Join Sierra Valley local Cindy Noble every Wednesday afternoon for a restorative nature-based yoga workshop!
Save the Date!
Registration for these events will open soon.
August 23 | Stories in Wood: Paintings of Sierra Valley barns
Starting in September | Children’s Nature Journaling Club
September 27 | Star Party with Reno Astronomical Society
October 25 | Hibernation: A talk with Ecophysiologist Hannah Carey
Interested in leading a public event or workshop?
Contact Jenna Holland, Public Programs Manager, at jholland@frlt.org
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Land Trust Accreditation
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