Have you been wondering why California – and the American West – has been experiencing noticeably more and larger wildfires in your own lifetime?The Tahoe Truckee …
As torrential rains replace the wildfires experienced in the western United States this year, conversations on reforestation of the summer’s burned areas in the Sierras …
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Check out our newest video – a creative effort by Erin Gavlock! Our latest video offers an easy-to-understand (and adorably illustrated!) description of how blister rust …
The Caldor Fire has wreaked havoc on our local landscapes, but we plan to be on the front lines of restoring our forests. Help us collect …
When we started a new initiative to collect needles from sugar pines around Truckee for genetic testing this spring, our old friend Tom Moore stepped …
As the Caldor Fire rages on the Eldorado National Forest, the Sugar Pine Foundation headquarters in Meyers, CA has been evacuated – and our friend …
Those who spend time in the Sierra Nevada or the Pacific Coast ranges of California and Oregon know sugar pine trees for dropping cones that …
Since 2017, we have enjoyed a flourishing partnership with A Living Tribute. Over the years, they have helped sponsor our tree planting activities through increasingly …
WE CAN PLANT FOR YOU This spring, Rett Schmidt contacted the Sugar Pine Foundation about purchasing and planting seedlings at his new cabin in Pinecrest, CA. He …
We will be meeting 6pm Every Tuesday at the South Lake Tahoe TJ Maxx Parking Lot to go out and water different planting sites in the SLT …
Specifically, we need GPS points for sugar pines on the Truckee Ranger District so that we can collect and submit needle samples for genetic testing. If …
WATCH the News 4 coverage HERE. SIERRA COUNTY, Calif. (News 4 & Fox 11) — On a sunny Earth Day northwest of Reno, a small drone took …
Have you ever heard a strangely loud bee buzzing incessantly nearby only to second-guess your initial reaction to the sound as you realize, “No, that …
Here in Tahoe, it seems like winter is finally here! While we turn on our heaters and layer up in jackets and blankets, trees must …
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Check out our new video – a collaborative effort by Tim Briggs and Hugh Denno! Our latest video on Sugar Pine Cone Collections offers an educational …
We love getting correspondence from sugar pine fans. Dennis Babson recently wrote us the story of how he came to know and love sugar pines as …
California is home to some incredibly impressive trees: oldest, tallest, and largest!If you’re obsessed with finding big trees, California is a good place to look. …
Dr. Joan Dudney, our Science Advisor, has recently published a new paper entitled “Compounding effects of white pine blister rust, mountain pine beetle, and fire …
Successful Seed Collection Despite Forest Closures On September 15, amidst much smoke and many wildfires that had shut down all activity on US Forest Service Lands …
Professional Arborist and Volunteer Extraordinaire Wildfires, forest closures and equipment issues cropped up for us right when we needed to access our resistant seed trees to collect …
It’s that time again: kids are headed “back to school” or are in school already! We know most youngsters are still learning from home these days, …
Neighbors Jerry Rudd and Lauri Kemper working together. Jerry Rudd is 81 years old. Every day, he takes a morning walk on the wooded trails near …
HELP WATER SEEDLINGS!Summer is here and it is hot! Watering seedlings at least once a week will help immensely!Check out our planting sites from over the …
Summer is here and – despite COVID19 – families are road tripping near and far! But have you ever heard of taking a family Tree Vacation?! In …
SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! Baby seedlings need your help to get through the hot, dry months ahead! Here’s what you can do to help your babies make …
Celebrate Earth Day and Become a Citizen Scientist! Since April is Citizen Scientist Month and many of you will be celebrating Earth Day by picking up …
Hugh Denno has been an integral part of the Sugar Pine Foundation since 2007, when he first interned and produced our short film “The Seedling.” …
Showshoe With Hugh! Our Naturalist and Videographer Extraordinaire, Hugh Denno, is back! Hugh, Alexis and Maria led our January Snowshoe Hikes last week in partnership with …
End the Year with a Gift ‘Tis the season of gratitude and gifting. We hope that you have had a happy holiday season and we wish …
Celebrating Fall Planting Success! We had a whopping 14 plantings this fall. Heartfelt thanks to all of our partners and volunteers who planted with us! …
TIME TO PLANT! Come plant with us this fall! As always, we provide seedlings, planting instruction, shovels and gloves. Please bring your own snacks, water, layers, sunscreen and …
LET’S PLANT! Here’s our list of fall plantings to date! Mark your calendars and come join us! As always, we provide seedlings, planting instruction, shovels and gloves. …
Welcome Dr. Joan Dudney! We are pleased to introduce Joan Dudney as the newest member of our team. Joan has graciously accepted the role of Science …
Summer Concerts Nothing says “Summer!” quite like free concerts on the beach, right?! Come help us work the Bike Valet at THIS Thursday’s Live at the Lakeview concert! All tips …
You can celebrate Summer Solstice on June 21, knowing that 7,070 new seedlings are in the ground and groovin’ to grow! Despite seemingly unending rain …
Planting for the Future! Every day is a good day in the forest. Grab your sun hats and join us out in mother nature spreading good …