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Summer Interpretive Programs
From the heights of Mount Lola to the waters of Bullards Bar, the Tahoe National Forest has much to offer visitors of all ages and interests. Visitors can experience the forest with a knowledgeable guide by joining a free interpretive walk, discovery hike or campground program. Programs are intended to help visitors learn about our rich cultural and natural history while forming lasting memories and connections. 
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Campground programs are designed for visitors of all ages and abilities who come eager to learn and excited to experience their public lands.
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Pop-up tables will be stationed across the forest with general information and friendly staff available to answer questions.
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Discovery hikes* are excursions for visitors interested in exploring areas of the forest they may not explore otherwise. These hikes are generally less than five miles, with steep and uneven terrain.
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Interpretive walks* are intended for all ages, though participants should be able to walk up to two miles on mostly flat, uneven terrain.
*Hikers should come prepared with sturdy boots, a snack, water, sun protection and ready to ask lots of questions.
Interpretive programs have a wide variety of topics, including Leave No Trace, astronomy, fire safety, wildlife, cultural history and natural history. All programs are subject to change due to inclement weather and staff availability.
Please contact the Tahoe National Forest Supervisor’s Office at (530) 265-4531 or the American River Ranger District at (530) 492-5631 with any questions.
View the 2024 news release here.
Download the event flyer here.
2024 interpretive program schedule:
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Date |
Time |
Type of Program |
Location |
Topic |
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5/24/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Interpretive Walk |
Trees and their many uses |
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5/24/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk
|
Meet at amphitheatre |
Celebration of National Forests |
|
5/31/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Skins and skulls |
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5/31/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
How to be safe with fire. You may even have a chance to meet Smokey Bear! |
|
6/7/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
North Yuba Watershed and the importance of watershed health |
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6/14/2024 |
7:00 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
“There’s gold in them hills!” |
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6/17/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Interpretive Walk |
Meet in the trailhead parking lot |
Trees
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6/20/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Discovery Hike |
Hike will depart from trailhead just before crossing the bridge into the campground |
Topics vary from water, Pacific Crest Trail and North Yuba Landscape Forest Resilience Project
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6/21/2024 |
7:00 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
Celebration of National Forests |
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6/24/2024 |
10:00 AM |
Interpretive Walk |
Meet in the trailhead parking lot |
Sierra Nevada Meadows |
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6/26/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Pop-up Table |
North Yuba Landscape Forest Resilience Project and Leave No Trace activity |
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6/28/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Leave No Trace |
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6/28/2024 |
7:00 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
Fun with a Forester |
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7/9/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Discovery Hike |
Hike up the PCT to Tamarack Lakes |
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7/11/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Discovery Hike |
Hike will depart from trailhead just before crossing the bridge into the campground |
Topics vary from water, Pacific Crest Trail and North Yuba Landscape Forest Resilience Project
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7/12/2024 |
7:00 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
TBD |
|
7/17/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Pop-up Table |
Downieville (location TBD) |
North Yuba Landscape Forest Resilience Project and Leave No Trace activity |
|
7/19/2024 |
10:00 AM |
Interpretive Walk |
Sierra Nevada Meadows |
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7/22/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Discovery Hike |
Hike will depart from trailhead just before crossing the bridge into the campground |
Topics vary from water, Pacific Crest Trail and North Yuba Landscape Forest Resilience Project
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7/24/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Pop-up Table |
Yuba Pass Sno Park Parking Area (area is unavailable) |
North Yuba Landscape Forest Resilience Project and Leave no trace activity
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7/26/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Trees of Tahoe |
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7/26/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
Logging: why our forests need it |
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7/30/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Discovery Hike |
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Hike up the PCT to Tamarack Lakes
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7/31/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Pop-up Table |
North Yuba Landscape Forest Resilience Project and Leave No Trace activity |
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8/2/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
Fun with a Wildlife Biologist |
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8/6/2024 |
10:00 AM |
Interpretive Walk |
Meet in the trailhead parking lot |
Sierra Nevada meadows |
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8/14/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Guided Hike |
Hike up Tamarack Connection Trail to overlook Sardine Lakes |
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8/21/2024 |
10:00 AM |
Interpretive Walk |
Meet in the trailhead parking lot |
Sierra Nevada meadows |
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8/23/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Skins and skulls |
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8/23/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
Bees |
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8/26/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Rock Creek |
Meet in the trailhead parking lot |
Trees and their many uses |
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8/30/2024 |
7:00 PM |
Star Talk |
Stars |
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9/6/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Guided Hike |
Trees and their many uses |
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9/6/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
Botany |
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9/7/2024 |
7:00 PM |
Star Talk |
Yuba Pass Sno Park Parking Area (area is unavailable) |
Stars
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9/12/2024 |
9:00 AM |
Guided Hike |
Hike will depart from trailhead just before crossing the bridge into the campground |
Topics vary from water, Pacific Crest Trail and North Yuba Landscape Forest Resilience Project
|
|
9/13/2024 |
6:30 PM |
Campground Talk |
Meet at amphitheatre |
Celebration of National Forests |
