Reflection on Spring Planting
Digging a hole may seem simple, but planting the future forest takes care and precision, especially when those trees will have to survive in a much harsher world than the forests before them. I came back to Tahoe looking for ways to be more involved in my community. Sometimes that starts with a shovel, a seedling, and the decision to show up for the place you call home.
Mapping the Giants: Michael Taylor’s 2026 Field Update
Michael Taylor is currently on a mission to identify the absolute tallest specimens of the Pacific Northwest’s primary conifers. His "Target 10" species list includes the Incense Cedar, White Fir, Sugar Pine, Jeffrey Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, Red Fir, Sitka Spruce, Coast Redwood, and Giant Sequoia.
Big Tree Hunting Update
An Interview with Michael Taylor, LiDAR Specialist & Big Tree Hunter
By Avery Sigarroa & Michael Taylor
Snowshoe Trek Takes the Classroom Outside
Outdoor education at the top of Heavenly Mountain
Sarah Green Joins SPF as North Tahoe/Truckee Program Manager
A warm welcome from Sarah Green
