environmental science

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for supporting our field trip

Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School fifth-graders would like to thank all who volunteered, attended and donated to our Harvest Festival fundraiser. It was a great success! Thank you to V...

UC Davis professor to speak about meteorite that broke over the Sierra in April

Event Date: 
November 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

The minivan-sized meteorite that broke up over the Sierra on Sunday, April 22, 2012 was not just any old space rock.

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for helping make the Walk-A-Thon a success

The Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School PTA would like to thank our amazing community for helping to make this year's Walk-A-Thon a huge success! The morning of Sept. 28 started out c...

TRPA Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards

Event Date: 
September 27, 2012 - 4:00pm

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will host its second annual Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards on Thursday, September 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the TRPA offices at 128 Market Street in Stateline.

Lake Tahoe fishing featured at two events beginning August 16

Event Date: 
August 16, 2012 - 6:00pm

World class fishing at Lake Tahoe will be featured this month in a two-part series August 16 and again on August 18, hosted by the Tahoe Center for Environmental Science.
The Lake Tahoe Basin has numerous opportunities for fly fishing, but also has a limited season. Join local fishing expert Victor Babbitt to learn about how, where and when to fish in and around Lake Tahoe at a presentation on August 16 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences building in Incline Village, 291 Country Club Drive.

13th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day

Event Date: 
August 11, 2012 (All day)

Children are invited to spend the day with scientists on Saturday, August 11, learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe 'Be Bear Aware' Community Forum on Wednesday

Event Date: 
July 18, 2012 - 6:00pm

A Lake Tahoe bear awareness program, hosted by the UC Davis Lake Tahoe Environmental Research Center, is slated for Wednesday at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village.

A hands-on lesson

More than 60 fifth-graders from Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School got their hands dirty Tuesday for a project at a swale near Baldwin Beach.Throughout the school year, the students ...

Humans take place at top of food chain, eat crawdads to help Lake Tahoe ecosystem

A leading Lake Tahoe scientist who has studied invasive species and limnology for 20 years, said issuing permits for commercial harvesting of crayfish at Lake Tahoe will help improve clarity at the pristine lake, as well as take away a food source for other invasive species that threaten clarity and ecosystems.

Bird watching walk at Tahoe City

Go birding with an expert. Kirk Hardie, Co-Executive Director of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will lead a bird-watching walk on Saturday, June 16, 2012 (8 – 10 am, $5 donation suggested), beginning at the UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station. Bringing binoculars is recommended.

Tahoe’s Avian Summer Visitors

Summer is a perfect time to learn about birds that migrate to the Lake Tahoe Basin for the season. Join Kirk Hardie, Co-Executive Director of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for two events introducing the migratory birds of the Lake Tahoe region. Kirk will present a talk on these avian visitors to the area on Thursday, June 14, 2012 (no-host bar at 5:30pm, presentation begins 6 pm, $5 donation suggested) at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences on the Sierra Nevada College campus and a bird watching walk on June 16 starting at the UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station.

UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station Open House June 2

Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) researchers for an Open House at the Tahoe City Field Station (Historic Hatchery) at 2400 Lake Forest Road from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Tour the historic building, talk to scientists about their work, and learn something new about Lake Tahoe.

Volunteer Docents Needed for Environmental Education at Tahoe

Do you love Lake Tahoe and have an interest in learning more about the lake? Do you enjoy science, learning new information, and sharing your knowledge?

Residents who would like to help people learn about the region's environmental assets and challenges are needed to serve as volunteer docents at the Thomas J. Long Foundation Education Center and the UC Davis Eriksson Education Center. Located in Incline Village and Tahoe City respectively, the two UC Davis education centers are well positioned along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Meyers man running Boston Marathon today

Three hours and 29 minutes. That is the goal for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School custodian Ken Gerrard at the Boston Marathon. "Boston is tough, and it's not a tough course," Gerrard...

Meyers plan gets fresh look

How to make Meyers a "recreational Mecca" is one part of discussions that kicked off at the South Shore this week.A meeting held at Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Wednesday night...

Meyers Community Plan to be discussed at April 4 meeting

A community meeting, hosted by El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago, will take place on Wednesday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (formerly Meyers Elementary School). This meeting will be a first step towards implementing an update of the Meyers Community Plan. The agenda includes a presentation by Supervisor Santiago in which she will review major components and past processes along with identifying current community assets.

Ocean, Earth atmosphere addressed at Thursday lecture

The study of climate change through Earth history has produced a wealth of information on the operation of the ocean-atmosphere system during climate transitions as well as the feedbacks that impact the magnitude and rate of climate change on the planet. A public lecture on Thursday at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences will address some of what has been found.

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making magnet school event a great success

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dad's of Great Students) at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School thanks the following sponsors, donators and volunteers for their needed and appreciated support at the...

Kudos & Kindness: Watch DOGS thanks sponsors

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School thanks the following sponsors, donators and volunteers for their needed and appreciated support at the ...

Gas pump prices, future of oil economy featured at UC Davis Lake Tahoe Center lecture

Volatile oil prices. Looming climate change. Worldwide economic and political unrest. Worsening traffic congestion. Crisis in transportation financing.

Tahoe environmental center presents lecture that addresses transportation solutions

Volatile oil prices. Looming climate change. Worldwide economic and political unrest. Worsening traffic congestion. Crisis in transportation financing.

Lecture on fragrances at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences

There are many people who experience unpleasant physical effects from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Sometimes, it might be a headache or nausea when passing by a department store’s fragrance counter or riding in an elevator with someone wearing a certain fragrance. However, there is a growing number of people who suffer more severe reactions to these and many other types of products and chemicals. This condition is known as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and involves people who have developed an acute sensitivity to various chemicals in the environment.

League to Save Lake Tahoe Names Darcie Goodman-Collins as New Executive Director

South Shore native Darcie Goodman-Collins has been named the new executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, officials announced today. She replaces Rochelle Nason who resigned last September.

“I’m very excited to move back to Lake Tahoe. I grew up skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and waterskiing on our beautiful lake. I am passionate about science, education, and the Lake. I will lead the League’s efforts to restore the Lake and work hand in hand with the local community to do so,” said Goodman-Collins in a news release.

UC Davis researchers to share data on fragrance chemicals in Jan. 26 lecture

There are many people who experience unpleasant physical effects from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Sometimes, it might be a headache or nausea when passing by a department store’s fragrance counter or riding in an elevator with someone wearing a certain fragrance.

Family Science Day at UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Center

By Heather Segale
On January 5, 2012 from 2 to 5 p.m., the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center will host a winter-themed Family Science Day. Families are invited to explore the mysteries of snow and ice. Engaging activities will provide your child an opportunity to learn about the science of winter. Children will conduct scientific experiments, view snowflakes under a microscope, take a snow-core and determine the water content of snow, learn about wind chill and why some animals hibernate, and much more.

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Walk-A-Thon deemed a success

The Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Parent Teacher Association would like to thank our wonderful community for helping to make this year's Walk-A-Thon a success!The morning of Sep...

Lake Tahoe law firm sets bar for environmental cases

NEWS RELEASE — With recent success guiding the approval process for major projects at Lake Tahoe, the accomplishments of law firm Feldman McLaughlin Thiel reflect a rising correlation in the spectacular mountain community between a healthy environment and a healthy economy.

Melting polar regions discussed Thursday at Tahoe environmental center

By Heather Segale
A lecture that explores climate change and the melting polar regions will be discussed Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Lake Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences at Incline Village.

Science day teaches youth about Tahoe's environment

13 with scientists learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe. The 12th annual Children's Environmental Science ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../science-da...

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