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Next TERC discussion focuses on UC Davis Cannabis and Hemp Research Center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 10:17am
Event Date:
January 7, 2021 - 12:00pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The next virtual seminar of the UC Davis TERC (Tahoe Environmental Research Center) will provide an overview of the UC Davis Cannabis and Hemp Research Center’s mission to facilitate much-needed cannabis and hemp research despite regulatory challenges.
State of the Lake address offered during digital Summer Speaker Series
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 11:32am
Event Date:
July 30, 2020 - 12:00pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is offering everyone a front-row seat at the discussion of the annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report on Thursday, July 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Geoffrey Schladow, the director of TERC, will make the presentation on the data collected, an important element for lake management. Elected officials and public agencies tasked with restoring and managing the Lake Tahoe ecosystem use this data.
Clarity of Lake Tahoe decreased 8 feet in 2019 due to several factors
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:51pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Scientists and researchers have been watching the clarity of Lake Tahoe for decades, rejoicing when one can see almost 100 feet down into the iconic body of water, sadness when clarity drops to record levels.
The clarity of the lake is an important indicator of the changing conditions of Lake Tahoe.
In 2019, Lake Tahoe's clarity decreased nearly eight feet from the previous year's dramatic 10-foot improvement. The average clarity in 2019 was 62.7 feet, the second-lowest on record. In 2017, the recorded clarity was 60 feet. In 1968, it was 102 feet.
Science Expo volunteers needed in both South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center is seeking volunteers to assist with this year's Science Expo. No experience is necessary and the job is "fun and easy."
Volunteers will facilitate a hands-on science investigation station with small groups of elementary students. All the volunteers need is a willingness to have fun and share science with local youth. Training will be provided prior to the event.
Climate Change: Science and Solutions next TERC lecture in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 11:00pm
Event Date:
January 23, 2020 - 5:30pm
Weather update from UC Davis - Due to winter storm warnings, and in a effort to accommodate as many attendees as possible, TERC will be moving tomorrow's (January 16th) lecture to next week on Thursday, January 23, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will be able to join us next week when John Henry Beyer, Ph.D., Geophysicist and retired Research Program Manager at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, explains the science behind climate change in a way that is engaging and understandable.
Science of Cocktails next presentation at TERC in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 5:32pm
Event Date:
January 31, 2020 - 6:00pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), together with support from community partners, will host the 4th annual Science of Cocktails with proceeds directly supporting the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center and innovative science education programs.
Shake things up at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. when they hold "The Science of Cocktails," a unique evening event where mixology and science meet.
UC Davis TERC conducting survey on possible Mysis shrimp dog treats
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 12:32am
Billions of invasive Mysis shrimp, introduced in the 1960s, live in Lake Tahoe, where they eat native zooplankton that historically helped keep the lake blue and clear while also serving as a food source for native fish.
If one removes the shrimp from Lake Tahoe, what is done with them?
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is conducting a five-minute survey of all dog owners to see if they would consider a product for their dog made from Mysis shrimp.
Annual Lake Tahoe report: 10.5 more feet of clarity in 2018
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 5:19pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - What a difference a year can make! In 2018, the annual test of Lake Tahoe's clarity value made a drastic change and improved to 70.9 feet. This is 10.5 more feet than was seen in 2017.
In the release of their annual report, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village said a return to more normal weather and streamflow conditions was responsible for this change.
UC Davis TERC presents "Mountain Lakes and Climate Change"
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/19/2019 - 6:00am
Event Date:
April 25, 2019 - 5:30pm
Join UC Davis TERC for an evening science lecture on Mountain Lakes and Climate Change on Thursday, April 25 in Incline Village.
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 change and what that change could mean for the surrounding ecosystems.
UC Davis TERC lecture on Mountain Lakes and Climate Change
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/30/2019 - 7:58pm
Event Date:
April 25, 2019 - 5:30pm
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 on Thursday, April 25 as she discusses how lakes across the Sierra Nevada are expected to change and what that change could mean for the surrounding ecosystems.
UCDavis Tahoe Talk: Building Resilience in Youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 11:51am
Event Date:
February 7, 2019 - 5:30pm
Promoting resilience is key to supporting healthy development in youth, yet currently, there is a decline in youth resilience across the United States. About 1 in 4 youth develop a mental health disorder which can lead to poor school outcomes, risky behaviors, self-harm and even suicide.
Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on February 7 for a rich discussion about trends in adolescent health, and how we, as parents and community members, can help. By supporting youth in developing protective factors, we can bolster their resilience and help them thrive.
Science of cocktails subject of next TERC talk in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 10:02pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2019 - 5:30pm
Stir things up at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center during their third annual science of cocktails event on Friday, February 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy science-themed cocktails with exciting activities and demonstrations for adults...learn something new with each drink!
Next TERC Talk: How to disagree with people about climate change
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 1:38am
Event Date:
November 29, 2018 - 5:30pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - There is hope when we find ourselves in the midst of an endless argument or discussion about climate change. On Thursday, November 29, join Professor Lynda Walsh at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in an interactive presentation on how to debate this sometimes contentious subject.
Understanding the structure of arguments about climate change patterns helps us engage those who disagree with us more productively.
Reef's Run for Hydrocephalus Awareness in Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 9:04pm
Event Date:
September 9, 2018 - 8:30am
A 2.5-mile fun run (and stroll) will be held on the South Shore Sunday, September 9 to raise awareness of Hydrocephalus, a condition most have never heard of yet it affects over one million people in the United States.
Runners (and walkers) will start at Shoreline of Tahoe on Kahle Drive in Stateline and end at Round Hill Pines Beach Resort. The cost is $40 for those 15 and older, $20 for kids 14 and under. Those running the course will start at 8:30 a.m., and walkers/strollers start at 8:45 a.m.
Costumes and tutus are encouraged, as well as the wearing of "Hydrocephalus Blue."
"A Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" topic of next TERC talk
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 2:43pm
Event Date:
August 30, 2018 - 5:30pm
Join UC Davis TERC in Incline Village for a special summer feature lecture on Thursday, August 30, with Jared Blumenfeld, former EPA Regional Administrator.
For Jared, walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail opened up new ways of thinking about our relationship with nature. Jared's talk will combine his amazing hiking photographs, stories of adventure and insights about the current state of environmental politics.
State of the Lake:Both air and water temperatures in Lake Tahoe Basin on the rise
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 8:35am
In June, 2018, we found out the epic clarity of Lake Tahoe was measured at an average of 59.7 feet in 2017, a 9.5 foot drop from the previous year and 10.3 feet lower than the five-year average according to a report compiled by the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) at the University of California, Davis.
This measurement surpassed the previous lowest level of 64.1 feet which was recorded in 1997, but far below the record high of over 100 feet in the mid-1960s.
TERC talk at Lake Tahoe: The Last Straw
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 11:09am
Event Date:
April 19, 2018 - 6:00pm
In advance of Earth Day, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center will have a presentation on April 10 around the fact that 500 million straws used, and discarded, daily in the United States.
That is enough straws to wrap around the Earth's circumference 2.5 times a day.
Dave McClure 1950~2018
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/26/2018 - 10:05am
David Alan McClure passed away from multiple organ failure at Renown Hospital on February 24, 2018.
He was the first born child of Charles and Florence Engstrom McClure in Martinez, Calif., on October 7, 1050. Soon after, they moved to San Francisco, they lived in the student housing quonset huts while Charles got his teaching degree. Four years later they moved to San Anselmo, in Marin County, where the family lived in an Asian pagoda style home until 2016.
Hear about the "Dark Side of the Universe" at next TERC talk
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/21/2018 - 11:20pm
Event Date:
February 8, 2018 - 5:30pm
What is dark matter? This elusive "stuff" makes up a quarter of the universe. Join Dr. Marusa Bradac at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on Thursday, February 8 to hear about research on the composition of the Universe, properties of dark matter, and the latest discoveries about the Universe's past. Dr. Marusa Bradac, originally from Slovenia, is a physics professor at UC Davis.
Science of cocktails and memory are subjects of next two TERC talks
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 12:58pm
The science of cocktails and memory research at the focus of the next two events at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village.
Join Dr. Charan Ranganath to learn about the cutting-edge of human memory research on Thursday, January 18 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
What will the winter of 2017/18 bring to Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 3:56pm
Event Date:
October 26, 2017 - 5:30pm
After a winter when we learned more about atmospheric rivers that we ever wanted to, where the average storm seemed to be measured in feet instead of inches, and where the national attention of Lake Tahoe resulted in amazing photos, what is coming? After that relentless 2016-17 winter with flooding, blizzards, historic snowpack, and crazy winds, people are understandably interested in what next winter will bring. Is it time to freak-out yet?
What does changing climate mean for yellow jackets?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 12:12pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2017 - 5:30pm
How does the 2017 yellow jacket population compare to previous years? Will a changing climate mean more regular population increases of these stinging things?
Join Dr. Lynn Kimsey, from the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology will speak at the next Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) talk in Incline Village on September 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Get an overview of yellow jacket diversity and biology and learn how to distinguish them from other wasps. Dr. Kimsey will also discuss effects and treatments of stings, and even more importantly, how to prevent or treat outbreaks.
Learn how to grow onions and garlic at UCD class in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 9:57pm
Event Date:
September 25, 2017 - 5:30pm
Join Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on September 25 as they delve into the tricks of the trade in growing garlic and onions in high altitude.
These varieties are specifically chosen to survive tough Tahoe winters and provide a hearty spring harvest. Topics include proper varietal selection, location in the garden or container, planting options, and methods for protecting the young plants.
UCDavis Tahoe Talk: Little Known Stories from Tahoe's Past with Bill Morgan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 11:28am
Event Date:
August 24, 2017 - 5:30pm
Bill Morgan, who once headed up both Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and U.S. Forest Service in Lake Tahoe, will share 30 years of intriguing stories of what happened in Lake Tahoe from 1965-1989 at the August 24 U.C Davis TERC talk in Incline Village.
In Bill Morgan's book, Morgan's Tahoe, he talks of those turbulent times in Tahoe's history. With his jobs he was caught up in the turbulence himself. His firsthand knowledge of those happenings has given him a unique perspective of Tahoe in those days. Most of these tales are little known by any except those who were involved themselves.
Report: Lake Tahoe is getting warmer, trees are dying and algae is increasing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 6:47pm
Climate change has brought major changes to Lake Tahoe including warmer water, an increase in dying trees and a reducing summertime lake clarity.
These and other findings were released today in the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report for 2016. The year was marked by the hottest temperatures on record followed by a winter of unprecedented levels of rain and snow in the Sierra Nevada.
TERC Director Geoffrey Schladow presented the report at a free public talk July 27 in Incline Village.
Plastic, light and sound pollution focus of movie screening in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 8:59am
Event Date:
July 13, 2017 - 5:30pm
Light and sound affect people and wildlife. Find out more when the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts the next TERC talk and movie screening in Lake Tahoe on Thursday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m.
"The Smog of the Sea" will be shown. It is a short film that chronicles a one-week journey through the remote waters of the Sargasso Sea to assess the fate of plastics in the world's oceans. As the crew sieves the water they find a fog of microplastics permeating the world's oceans.
Tahoe talk on tracking of sharks, sturgeon, and trout
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 9:27pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2017 - 5:30pm
Join U.C. Davis at their Incline Village Tahoe Environmental Research Center on Tuesday, June 27 and learn about how sharks sturgeon, trout and other species are tagged with acoustic transmitters for research.
Changing climate impacted Lake Tahoe's clarity again in 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 9:19am
Clarity levels at Lake Tahoe in 2016 increased in winter and decreased in summer in 2016 according to a report released on May 17 by researchers from University of California, Davis.
They said the summer values were due to the continuing effects of climate change and were so large that they outweighed the improving winter clarity which were at their highest since 2012.
Autism is focus of next TERC talk in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 5:04pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2017 - 5:30pm
What is Autism? What Causes Autism? Can Autism be Treated? is the next lecture at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village on May 18. This is presented by the UC Davis Mind Institute featuring David Amaral Ph.D., distinguished professor from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
90% of Mountain yellow-legged frogs have disappeared in Sierras, can they recover?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
April 6, 2017 - 6:00pm
Imagine a world with no frogs. No longer would you hear frog melodies in the evening, algae would flourish, and entire ecosystems could change dramatically. This is a possibility in the Sierra Nevada because 90 percent of the Mountain yellow-legged frogs have been disappearing due to an amphibian pathogen and loss of habitat from fish introductions in our lakes.
Global climate change the focus on next TERC Talk in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 8:40am
Event Date:
April 20, 2017 - 5:30pm
Humans produce carbon pollution. It's no secret. When we drive our cars, heat and light our homes, grow our food... we emit CO2. All around the world, habitats called carbon sinks have absorbed approximately 25% of this carbon pollution reducing the risk of global warming impacts without imposing a monetary cost on society.
UCD lecture at Incline: Climate change and lake temperature in the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 9:32am
Event Date:
February 9, 2017 - 5:30pm
While climate can be an important factor controlling lake temperatures, in many lakes, water temperatures are responding differently than air temperatures. Through decades of climate and water temperature data from Sierra Nevada, Dr. Steve Sadro was able to illustrate the magnitude of warming taking place and demonstrate the role of winter snow-pack in regulating lake temperatures. Sadro and his findings will be featured at the next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) discussion on February 9. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. with refreshments and no-host bar from 5:30 p.m.
The Tahoe Natural Year, a journey through the seasons, at next TERC talk
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 10:36am
Event Date:
January 19, 2017 - 5:30pm
Did you know that throughout the calendar year, our planet's orbit and tilt causes shifting weather patterns, movements and migrations of animals, emergence and disappearance of various plants and wildlife, and a host of other natural history phenomena? Learn about a wide variety of these natural history topics, track the ebb and flow of the Sierra's seasons, and catch a sneak peek at some of the wildlife you may want to watch for in the coming year at The Tahoe Natural Year: A Journey through the Seasons.
Ocean species responding to a changing climate is subject of next TERC event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:53am
Event Date:
December 8, 2016 - 5:30pm
Oceans are warming, becoming more acidic, and are being depleted of oxygen. How aquatic life reacts to these changes can help us understand more about this monumental issue. Learn how genetic differences facilitate how resilient some organisms are to environmental stress and what we can learn from it.
"Conserve our Imperiled Fishes" to be featured UC Davis talk in Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/13/2016 - 8:51pm
Event Date:
November 3, 2016 - 5:30pm
Our world is rapidly changing, including the coastal and inland waters. Conservation is essential in order to preserve these areas and the fish that live there but water conservation is a complex subject. Find out what is being done and the issues California's coast and inland waters are confronted with at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center on Thursday, November 3.
Join Dr. Nann Fangue to learn how we can conserve our imperiled fishes and find solutions by understanding physiological specializations that allow animals to survive and thrive in complex environments.
The "pope of foam" to talk about beer at next UC Davis lecture in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2016 - 11:02am
Event Date:
October 13, 2016 - 6:00pm
One of the most globally acclaimed scientists of the brewing industry will share his knowledge at the next UC Davis lecture in Incline Village.
Lake Tahoe's famed clarity threatened with warming temperatures
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2016 - 6:39am
Lake Tahoe experienced a year like no other in 2015, according to scientists from the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center in its annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report, released this week.
Lake Tahoe is experienced warming water, a 4.8 foot drop in clarity, increased algae and a lowering water level.
Thanks to global climate change, Lake Tahoe is warming faster than ever according to the report which covers results from tests conducted on the lake in 2015 concerning water temperature, clarity, invasive species and more.
Full schedule of interesting talks coming to Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 8:35am
The UC Davis Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village holds monthly lectures and other special events throughout the year. Here is a list of upcoming lectures open to the public:
TERC Talk: Innovation in the United States - Myths and Realities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 8:19am
Event Date:
September 15, 2016 - 5:30pm
Innovation in the United States: Myths and Realities is the topic at this event in Incline Village on Sept. 15, starting at 5:30 p.m.
The Science of Wine discussed at next Incline Village TERC talk
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 8:00am
Event Date:
August 24, 2016 - 5:30pm
Wine is a major industry in this part of the country but with the ongoing drought how can production become more sustainable? UC Davis has created a new center to develop these technologies in order to address this issue. Learn how this industry can change while tasting and learning about what they are producing.
The Science of Wine will be discussed at the UC Davis TERC Center on August 24, starting with 5:30 p.m. no-host cocktails and the talk from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Don't Believe Everything You Think
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 11:31am
Event Date:
June 9, 2016 - 5:30pm Monthly Lecture: Don't Believe Everything You Think with Karin Sable. Negative thoughts are a normal part of the developing brain. Understanding how these thoughts evolve and their relationship to mood and behavior gives us power to reconsider our thinking and affect real change in our lives. This process of self-discovery can give us a pathway to growth, conflict resolution, and help us improve our mood and behavior.
Karin Sable is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing mental health and counseling services in the Truckee-Tahoe area.
Location
Sierra Nevada College
999 Tahoe Blvd
Incline Village
United States
39° 14' 42.4176" N, 119° 56' 14.802" W
See map: Google Maps
Volunteers needed at CA State Parks and UC Davis Environmental Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 9:00am
California State Parks Foundation has created a way for people to enjoy their parks while volunteering for a day. This is happening across the state in response to budget cuts.
Park Champions is having their first workday at Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park on Thursday, June 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to remove invasive plants in order to restore habitat for the birds and the bees. Tools, training and snacks provided. The Sierra State Parks Foundation will also offer volunteers a free guided tour.
Consequences of Lake Tahoe Basin tree mortality
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 7:47am
Event Date:
May 10, 2016 - 5:30pm
Prolonged drought periods often result in forest tree mortality, but this death varies across the Lake Tahoe Basin. The causes of tree mortality range from native bark beetles, forest pathogens (both native and invasive), stressors such as drought and salt stress, as well as historical land-use.
Disasterous Deepwater Horizon Oil spill topic at next UC Davis talk
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 7:26pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2016 - 5:30pm
It has been six years since BP's offshore oil drilling disaster. On April 20, 2010 one of the largest accidental marine oil spills in the history of petroleum industry occurred, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill which discharged an estimated 210 million gallons of oile were discharged into the ocean, and multiple efforts to contain the flow failed.
UC Davis bringing Science Fair to South Lake Tahoe; Volunteers needed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 8:43pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2016 - 4:45pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Education Research Center (TERC) is expanding their successful Science Expo program to South Lake Tahoe through funding they were awarded last week by Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe.
Through a partnership with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, TERC will host three days of the expo March 30 through April 1 at Lake Tahoe Community College.
During the day the expo will be presented to students in South Lake Tahoe and the community is invited to a public session March 31 from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Why is snow white? Physics of snow to be discussed at next TERC lecture
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 5:48pm
Event Date:
February 18, 2016 - 5:30pm
Do you play in the snow? Dr. Bernhard "Benny: Bach will discuss the physics of snow during the next lecture series hosted by UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on February 18, 2016.
Find out if Curiosity found life on Mars during next TERC talk
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 7:26pm
Event Date:
January 28, 2016 - 5:30pm
Is there life on Mars? The Curiosity rover is currently exploring the Gale Crater on Mars and the NASA Mars Science Laboratory team has discovered lake and river deposits that show that ancient Mars was habitable by Earth-like life.
Dr. Dawn Sumner, from UC Davis and the NASA Mars Science Laboratory team, will be speaking in Incline Village at the next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) talk held on Thursday, January 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Children's Environmental Science Day 2015
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 8:56pm
Event Date:
August 2, 2015 - 12:30pm
The public is invited to the 16th annual Children's Environmental Science Day presented by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center on Sunday, August 2 at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will continue until 3:30 p.m., with a free Mumbo Gumbo concert at 4:00 p.m.
An Incomplete History: Sport Fishing and Hatcheries at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:32pm
Join local Historian Dave Long for a free public presentation on the role of fish hatcheries and sport fishing in the Lake Tahoe basin. Come explore a mysterious legacy that has helped drive the economy, shape the ecosystem of the lake, and find out what historic figures played their part along the way. This talk will be at the UC Davis Field Station, a beautiful building that, in fact, was once a hatchery!
All are welcome to the Historic Fish Hatchery located at 2400 Lake Forest Road in Tahoe City, CA.
How diet influences your health is topic at next Tahoe Center talk
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 9:02pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2015 - 5:30pm
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center invites the community to join guest speaker Dr. Carolyn Slupsky of the UC Davis Departments of Nutrition and Food Science & Technology for a presentation that will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev.
