Outdoor Science and Learning

Every Kid Outdoors

Every Kid Outdoors is a public lands youth initiative for fourth grade students and their families to experience the places that are home to our country’s natural treasures, rich history, and vibrant culture.

Generation Green of Lake Tahoe - Although surrounded by nature's beauty, many children in the Lake Tahoe area are disconnected with the outdoor environment. Generation Green of Lake Tahoe is collaborative work program with South Tahoe High School designed to teach students about the forest while they work.

Winter Trek Fifth-Grade Conservation Education Program - The Winter Trek Program is a collaboration between the USDA Forest Service and Heavenly Mountain Resort. This fifth-grade outdoor education program typically begins in January and runs through March, weather permitting. The program takes place at Heavenly Mountain Resort via a gondola ride from Stateline. Forest Service and community volunteer rangers lead the class through the wilderness to learn snowshoe skills and about winter adapting animals. Reservations usually begin in December and are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interpretive Areas/Exhibits

The Tallac Historic Site is operated in partnership with The Great Basin Institute and is on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Look for the Heritage Way entrance across from Fallen Leaf Lake Road. The site offers something for everyone, and many paths and most buildings are accessible. For more information including volunteering, visit the Tallac Historic Site webpage.

The Tallac Historic Site is typically open Memorial Day weekend through September. Though buildings close for winter, the grounds remain open year-round and are a popular cross-country skiing and snowshoeing destination. Camping, car camping or overnighting is not allowed and campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are not permitted.

Visitor Centers

The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is operated in partnership with The Great Basin Institute and is on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Look for the visitor center sign near Fallen Leaf Road. The site offers something for everyone, and many paths and buildings are accessible. For more information including volunteering, visit the Taylor Creek Visitor Center webpage.

Taylor Creek Visitor Center serves as a hub where four fascinating self-guided trails begin and is typically open from June through October. Though buildings close for winter, the grounds remain open year-round and are a popular cross-country skiing and snowshoeing destination. Camping, car camping or overnighting is not allowed and campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are not permitted.