The FOREST⇌FIRE Project invites the public into the captivating story of the Sierra Nevada Forest’s 13,000-year relationship with fire and the surprising and essential role humans play within it, affecting forest, watershed and our own wellbeing, from the past into the future. It includes:
Forest Restoration field trips for civic leadership.
Workshops at local libraries for families and the general public.
Local ecology education, field trips, and art for children in the Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
A free, museum class, interpretive exhibit at the Truckee Community Recreation Center, debuting in October 2021.
Presented by Nevada County Arts Council, in partnership with University of California Berkeley - Sagehen Creek Field Station and Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District, with educational outreach by Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships.
Created by Michael and Heather Llewellyn.
Made possible by the generosity of: California Arts Council, California Humanities, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation, University of Nevada, Reno, and many more.
MORE COMING SOON!