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Enjoy galaxy gazing by night and birds play by day.
Our mission is to showcase adventures that create connection (not carbon) to the 8 Worlds of Tahoe!
Below are those who lead by example
Below are those who lead by example
July Update
Wonderful wildflower displays, warm temperatures, and sunny skies are an invitation to jump in the lake and explore the mountains during the beautiful summer season here in Tahoe! We have a very busy schedule this summer, which means there are many ways to get involved with TINS and our natural surroundings. Be sure to check our event calendar below and on our website for the many summer opportunities!
Upcoming Events
- July 14 – Colors of Summer Hike, Benwood Meadows, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- July 15 – North American Butterfly Association Butterfly Count, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- July 21– Sagehen BioBlitz – Sagehen Research Station, Truckee, CA
- July 25 – Tahoe Big Year Outing, Angora Burn, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- July 28 – Wildflowers at High Camp, Squaw Valley, CA
- July 30 – Moonlight Nature Walk, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- August 3 – Tea on Top of Tahoe Trek – Picnic Rock, Kings Beach, CA
- August 5 – Bob Anderson Memorial Hike, Carson Pass, CA
- August 6 – Tahoe’s Natural Diversity Talk – REI, Reno, NV
- August 23 – Moonlight Nature Walk, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- August 24 – Wildflowers, Birds, and Falls – Mt. Rose, Incline Village, NV
For more information on these and other upcoming events, please visit our events calendar.
NABA Butterfly Count
Calling all Butterfly Enthusiasts!
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Butterfly Count Program is a long-term citizen-scientist project, involving thousands of volunteers throughout North America.
Join us July 15th as we explore a 15-mile diameter count circle in South Lake Tahoe and conduct a one-day census of all butterflies sighted within that circle! Knowledgable participants will be assigned diverse sections of the circle, but others will simply focus on learning the basics and enjoying these important animals. Beginners, photographers, and butterfly enthusiasts of all ages are welcome!
For more information, contact Will at [email protected] or by phone at 775.298.0067.
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Butterfly Count Program is a long-term citizen-scientist project, involving thousands of volunteers throughout North America.
Join us July 15th as we explore a 15-mile diameter count circle in South Lake Tahoe and conduct a one-day census of all butterflies sighted within that circle! Knowledgable participants will be assigned diverse sections of the circle, but others will simply focus on learning the basics and enjoying these important animals. Beginners, photographers, and butterfly enthusiasts of all ages are welcome!
For more information, contact Will at [email protected] or by phone at 775.298.0067.
Take Care Tahoe Launch
We couldn’t be more excited about our collaboration with Take Care Tahoe and its official website launch! Take Care is a collective group of more than 20 organizations that love Lake Tahoe and want to see more people connect with this beautiful natural environment. We developed this website to make it easier for you to find fun and interesting ways to learn more about Tahoe and volunteer on its behalf.
Whether you’re interested in festivals, beach cleanups, or nature walks, all of the information is on the website in one easy-to-use place. We provide the latest on environmental events and volunteer opportunities around the lake.
We believe Lake Tahoe is an environmental success story and a global role model for sustainability. We’re here to connect more people to our beautiful environment and nurture that culture of sustainability.
Check out the site by clicking here.
Whether you’re interested in festivals, beach cleanups, or nature walks, all of the information is on the website in one easy-to-use place. We provide the latest on environmental events and volunteer opportunities around the lake.
We believe Lake Tahoe is an environmental success story and a global role model for sustainability. We’re here to connect more people to our beautiful environment and nurture that culture of sustainability.
Check out the site by clicking here.
Summer Nature Camps
Summer camp season is here! We have already completed two camps, encouraged five local kids to jump in Lake Tahoe for their very first time, and still have 14 camps to go! Scholarships are available for most of the camps listed. Most of our camps are full at this time; listed below are a few camps that have a few spaces each. Be sure to register your child today!
South Lake Tahoe Explorers Camp – Ages 9-12
Experience Tahoe by hiking the many trails, kayaking on beautiful Lake Tahoe, and more!
Date: July 16-20 – only 3 spots left
Animal Kingdom Camp – Ages 8-10
Campers will learn about Tahoe’s animals of all shapes and sizes and have WILD time exploring in nature.
Date: South Lake Tahoe Camp (July 30 – August 2)
Date: North Lake Tahoe Camp (August 6-9)
Northstar Insect Adventures – Ages 4-12
Go up on the mountain and learn about the different bugs and insects throughout our mountain, or capture the moment as they jump to the sky on our bungee trampoline.
Dates: July 5, 6 July and August 8, 9.
For more information about these nature camps, please click here.
South Lake Tahoe Explorers Camp – Ages 9-12
Experience Tahoe by hiking the many trails, kayaking on beautiful Lake Tahoe, and more!
Date: July 16-20 – only 3 spots left
Animal Kingdom Camp – Ages 8-10
Campers will learn about Tahoe’s animals of all shapes and sizes and have WILD time exploring in nature.
Date: South Lake Tahoe Camp (July 30 – August 2)
Date: North Lake Tahoe Camp (August 6-9)
Northstar Insect Adventures – Ages 4-12
Go up on the mountain and learn about the different bugs and insects throughout our mountain, or capture the moment as they jump to the sky on our bungee trampoline.
Dates: July 5, 6 July and August 8, 9.
For more information about these nature camps, please click here.
Stay cool out there, enjoy the long days, and be sure to connect with nature over the busy Independence Day week!
Birding in Tahoe
Get to know the local sky travelers with Kirk Hardie at: Red Tail Adventures redtailadventures.com
Kirk 775 298-0065
While you have to be an early bird to see them, the Village Green in Incline,
Mt Rose Meadow (Hwy 431), Spooner Lake (Hwy 28) and Tailor Creek (South Shore) are favorite bird watching places. Or join a guided hike with one of our local experts and learn while you view.
Kirk 775 298-0065
While you have to be an early bird to see them, the Village Green in Incline,
Mt Rose Meadow (Hwy 431), Spooner Lake (Hwy 28) and Tailor Creek (South Shore) are favorite bird watching places. Or join a guided hike with one of our local experts and learn while you view.
