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Fashion A Fish

What fish live in Lake Tahoe? What adaptations do they have to live here? Learn about fish adaptations & design your own fish!

Jenna Granger

Jun 19, 2020

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Botany Scavenger Hunt

Do you know all the plants in your backyard? Explore native plants in the Tahoe region with this outdoor SWEP Snippet!

sierrawatershed

Jun 15, 2020

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Be A Beach Detective

Does Tahoe have a plastics problem? Get down to the beach and conduct your own research!

sierrawatershed

Jun 15, 2020

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Color & Learn: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

Learn about Tahoe's only native trout species while coloring. Then spread the word about this threatened fish!

Jenna Granger

Jun 11, 2020

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Backyard Biodiversity

Do you know what is living in your backyard? How many types of trees? This snippet explores the variety of plants in your backyard!

Jenna Granger

May 27, 2020

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Build a Fort

Can you build a fort? Inside or outside, fort building is a way to express creativity, and practice your design and engineering skills!

sierrawatershed

May 20, 2020

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🌍💚 Big THANKS to everyone who made our Earth Day Raffle a success! Your support—through prize donations, ticket purchases, and community spirit—not only made the event fun, but also helped fund SWEP’s climate science, outdoor fieldwork, and environmental education programs for local students. 🙌

A very special shout-out to Palisades Tahoe for their generous in-kind donations and continued support of both the Trashion Show and the raffle fundraiser. We are also incredibly grateful to Truckee Roundhouse for providing space, tools, and expert guidance in the costume design process—we couldn’t have done it without you! 🎨👗🛠️

We’re so proud to be part of a community that champions sustainability, creativity, and hands-on learning. 🌱✨

@palisadestahoe @truckeeroundhouse

#ThankYou #EarthDay #SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunitySupport #TrashionShow #PalisadesTahoe #TruckeeRoundhouse #SustainabilityInAction

🌿 Kings Beach Green Team in Action! 🌿

Our KBE Green Team is spreading sustainability in the classroom! 🎉 We’re giving out bento boxes to 2nd graders to teach them about zero waste lunches. The excitement was contagious – the students couldn’t wait to bring their lunches the next day and even said, “We can’t wait to be in the Green Team when we’re older!” 💚

We’re so proud to inspire the next generation of eco-warriors! 🌍

@kbelions @tahoetruckeeusd @keeptruckeegreen @truckeetahoeairport

#ZeroWasteLunch #GreenTeamKids #SustainabilityInSchools #EcoFriendly #KingsBeachGreenTeam #NextGenEcoWarriors #SustainableFuture

It’s the Earth Day Festival at Palisades Tahoe!
Find our booth by the main stage and enter to win amazing prizes in our Earth Day Raffle: lift tickets, gift cards, gear, jewelry, and more… all up for grabs!
Trashion Show kicks off at 2 PM — raffle to follow! Let’s celebrate and make a difference! @palisadestahoe

Today’s the day! Join us at Palisades Tahoe for Earth Day Festival celebrations!
Visit SWEP’s booth - run by our fabulous board members - by the main stage to enter the raffle for some fabulous prizes.
Trashion Show starts at 2 PM — raffle winners announced right after! @palisadestahoe

Celebrate Earth Day with us at Palisades Tahoe!
Stop by SWEP’s booth by the main stage to enter the Earth Day Raffle — fabulous prizes are up for grabs!
Don’t miss the Trashion Show at 2 PM, with the raffle right after. See you there! @palisadestahoe

🌍 The Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival is almost here! 🌱

🎉 Join SWEP at the Main Stage at Palisades Tahoe on Saturday, 4/26 at 2:00 PM for the Trashion Show—where fashion meets sustainability in the most creative way! 👗♻️

👏🏼 SWEP Sustainability Club students have been working hard designing upcycled costumes and rehearsing their performances—and they’re ready to wow you! Pictured: Glenshire and Truckee Elementary students showing off their handcrafted accessories.

✨ Stick around after the show for a raffle with fabulous prizes—you won’t want to miss it!

@palisadestahoe @keeptruckeegreen @tahoetruckeeusd

#EarthDayFestival #TrashionShow #SWEP #TahoeTruckee #SustainabilityInStyle #UpcycledFashion #StudentPowered

🌍🌱 Happy Earth Week from SWEP! 🌱🌍

We’re excited to share a special video featuring all of SWEP’s sustainability clubs! 🎥✨ This Earth Day Week, we're empowering students to learn "What Goes Where" when it comes to their schools' waste management systems. By understanding how to properly sort waste, we can all make a huge impact on keeping our planet cleaner and greener.

Check out the video and see how our student leaders are helping lead the charge in sustainability. Together, we can make a big difference! 💚♻️

#EarthDayWeek #Sustainability #WasteManagement #SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #GreenFuture

🌍🌱Happy Earth Day from SWEP! 🌱🌍

Truckee Says Goodbye to Single-Use Water Bottles! 💧🚰
This Earth Day, the Town of Truckee is making a bold and meaningful move: banning the sale of single-use plastic water bottles. 🎥 Watch as our Sustainability Club students pass the message forward in this fun, student-led video: 💚👇

♻️ Single-use packaging = 68% of Tahoe litter.
🌊 Microplastics are harming our environment.
🚫 We’re cutting pollution off at the source.
💪 It's time to refill, not toss!

💦 So grab your reusable water bottle, fill it with fresh Tahoe Tap, and join us in protecting our planet—one refill at a time!

📲 Tag us in your Earth Day actions and let’s inspire more change together!

@keeptruckeegreen @tahoetruckeeusd @

#EarthDay #KeepTruckeeGreen #PlasticFree #ReusableRevolution #YouthAdvocacy #Sustainability #TahoeTap #EcoAction #ClimateAction

Need tips for packing Zero Waste Lunches? 🍎🌱♻️

Green Team students from Truckee Elementary are here to share some creative and easy ideas for making your lunch more eco-friendly! Check out their Tip of the Week video for great ways to pack waste-free lunches and help protect our planet. 🌎💚

@truckeeelementary @tahoetruckeeusd

#ZeroWaste #GreenTeam #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #LunchTips #WasteLess

SWEP Green Team students from SELS are back with another awesome sustainability tip! This week, they’re sharing how to make your lunch zero-waste by using bento boxes! 🍱

Why bento boxes? They’re reusable, durable, and help you pack a variety of waste-free meals in a single container. Say goodbye to plastic wrap and disposable bags, and hello to an eco-friendly, organized lunch!

Let’s all do our part to reduce waste and keep our planet green! 🌎💚

@sierra_expeditionary_learning @truckeetahoeairport @keeptruckeegreen Tahoe Truckee Unified School District

#ZeroWaste #GreenTeam #SustainableLunches #EcoFriendly #BentoBox #WasteLessLiveMore

🌊♻️ North Tahoe Eco Action Club's Lake Trash Sculpture for the Shane McConkey Eco Challenge! ♻️🌊

The North Tahoe Eco Action Club has completed their incredible Lake Trash Sculpture made entirely from trash pulled out of Lake Tahoe by the dedicated team at Clean Up The Lake! 🙌

This striking sculpture is a bold statement about the importance of keeping Lake Tahoe free from pollution. 🌿✨ The piece will be entered into the Shane McConkey Eco Challenge, where it will shine a light on the ongoing need to protect our precious environment.

Let’s join forces and keep Tahoe pristine and clean! 💪

@ntslakers @shanemcconkeyecochallenge @cleanupthelake

#LakeTahoe #EcoActionClub #ShaneMcConkeyEcoChallenge #CleanUpTheLake #ProtectOurPlanet #TrashSculpture #Sustainability #EcoWarrior #PristineTahoe 🌎💚

🌱 Tahoe Lake Elementary Green Team Shares Composting Tips! 🌱

The amazing students from the Tahoe Lake Elementary Green Team are spreading the word about the importance of composting! 🍂🌍 Watch their video to learn how we can all turn our food scraps into nutrient rich fertilizer and reduce methane emissions in the process - a win-win for us and the environment! 🌿

Let’s work together to make our planet cleaner and greener! 💚♻️

@tahoelakeelementaryschool @truckeetahoeairport @keeptruckeegreen Northstar California Resort @thepatchworkcollective @tahoetruckeeusd

#SWEP #Composting #GreenTeam #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #ReduceWaste #MethaneReduction #TahoeLakeElementary

♻️✨ Fashion meets sustainability!

SELS Green Team students have been getting creative for the upcoming Earth Day Trashion Show at Palisades Tahoe! They've been hard at work crafting upcycled chip bag bows that will add some serious flair to their eco-friendly outfits. 🎀🌍

Catch them on the runway on Saturday, 4/26, at 2:00 PM at the main stage at Palisades Tahoe!

Sierra Expeditionary Learning School @palisadestahoe

#TrashionShow #SELSGreenTeam #SWEP #UpcycledFashion #EarthDay2025 #PalisadesTahoe #EcoStyle #StudentChangemakers

🔬 Exploring Science Through Hands-On Learning! 🌱

This year’s Science Festival at Tahoe Lake Elementary was a blast! Students were fully immersed in interactive activities, discovering the wonders of science through hands-on experiences. 🧪✨ From creative experiments to problem-solving challenges, these activities inspire curiosity and spark a passion for learning that goes beyond the classroom.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success — we’re excited to continue empowering the next generation of scientists! 💚

#SWEP #STEAMeducation #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #ScienceFestival #EnvironmentalEducation #ActionFostersHope

Limited space available - claim your's while there's time!

SWEP Junior Explorers Summer Camp: ConnectSWEP Junior Explorers Summer Camp: Connect#environmentalstewardshiping Kids to Nature! 🌲🌞

SWEP summer camps promote environmental stewardship by connecting children to the natural environment through science, games, art, and outdoor adventures. Based out of our 30-ft yurt at the trailhead at Tahoe Cross Country, our days will be spent exploring local forests, creeks, and streams—learning, exploring, and, of course, having lots of summer fun!

Scholarships available. For more information and to register, visit 4swep.org.

#SWEP #JuniorExplorers #SummerCamp #OutdoorAdventures #EcoEducation #NatureExploration #SummerFun #SustainableFuture #YouthEngagement #EnvironmentalStewardship

The North Tahoe Ecoaction Club has teamed up with Clean Up The Lake to sort through trash pulled from Lake Tahoe, learning about the incredible work being done to protect “Big Blue.”

We're taking some of this debris and transforming it into a powerful sculpture to raise awareness about the importance of proper waste disposal and the environmental consequences when it's ignored. Let's work together to keep our lakes clean and safe for future generations! 🌊💚

@ntslakers @cleanupthelake

#SWEP #LakeTahoe #EcoAction #WasteAwareness #CleanUpTheLake #EnvironmentalStewardship

🎉 It’s SWEP Science Festival season! 🎉

We kicked off this year’s interactive learning events at Incline Elementary School, and it was such a joy to see students fully engaged in the wonders of scientific inquiry! 🧪🌍 Watching them marvel at the amazing world of science and explore hands-on activities is always a highlight — it's a core SWEP value and a cornerstone of our programming.

A special thank you to Denna Guasch, IES Kindergarten teacher and SWEP board member, for your support and involvement! 🙏 Your dedication made this event truly special for the students.

Here’s to a season full of curiosity, learning, and fun! 💚

#SWEP #ScienceFestival #STEAMeducation #CuriosityInAction #HandsOnLearning #EnvironmentalEducation #Gratitude

🌲✨ Interested in a Weeklong California Naturalist Immersion Course? 🌊🏞️

This summer, Sagehen Creek Field Station and TINS are offering an exciting opportunity for those passionate about nature! The California Naturalist Course will dive deep into the wonders of the Sierras and Lake Tahoe, combining classroom learning with hands-on experiences.

🔬 Learn about Earth systems, water, energy, forestry, and more!
🌱 Participate in science, stewardship, and environmental justice activities.
🤝 Volunteer in educational and interpretive programs to make a positive impact!

This community college-level course is designed for anyone eager to deepen their knowledge of the natural world while contributing to meaningful environmental work.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and make a difference! 🌍💚

@sagehencreek @tahoenaturalists

#CaliforniaNaturalist #EcoEducation #SagehenCreek #NatureExploration #EnvironmentalStewardship #LakeTahoe #SierraNevada

✨ Feeling inspired and incredibly grateful after attending the Bioneers Conference at Cal Berkeley last week! 🌱 Our SWEP team had the privilege of learning from some of the most impactful speakers and panelists in the field of environmental sustainability. The knowledge shared and the connections made have truly reignited our passion for creating positive change in our communities.

Thank you to all the incredible thought leaders who are paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future. We’re energized and ready to bring these lessons back to SWEP’s programs! 💚

@bioneers

#BioneersConference #SWEP #Grateful #Inspired #Sustainability #EnvironmentalLeadership #ActionFostersHope

A huge thank you to Northstar California Resort & Vail Resorts EpicPromise for their generous support of SWEP Sustainability Clubs! Your commitment helps us inspire and empower the next generation of environmental leaders. 🌍💚

@northstar_california Northstar California Resort @vail.resorts Vail @vailmtn

#EpicPromiseShareDay #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenFuture #SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #SupportLocal #NorthstarCalifornia #VailResorts #EpicPromise #SustainabilityClubs #EcoLeaders #ThankYou #EnvironmentalStewardship #FutureGenerations

🌨️ Winter Stewardship at SWSSS! 🌲

As part of our Sevison Winter Science, Survival and Stewardship (SWSSS) program, North Tahoe 6th graders are embracing the principles of Leave No Trace! 🌍❄️

At the Winter Stewardship station, students learned how to respect nature and minimize their environmental impact while enjoying the outdoors in winter. Through hands-on activities, they practiced the key principles of Leave No Trace, like staying on marked trails, packing out all waste, and being mindful of wildlife. 🦌🌿

It's all about fostering a sense of responsibility and respect for our natural world, and our students are taking these lessons to heart. 🌱💚

@ntslakers

#SWEP #LeaveNoTrace #WinterStewardship #SWSSS #OutdoorLearning #RespectNature #EnvironmentalResponsibility #Sustainability #WinterAdventures #6thGradeExplorers

❄️ ACMS 6th graders take on the snow, building a Quinzee shelter! 🏔️

6th graders at ACMS are stepping up to the ultimate winter challenge—building Quinzee snow shelters as part of the Sevison Winter Science, Survival and Stewardship (SWSSS) program! 🌨️🏠

In this hands-on lesson, students are learning how to carve into snow to create these amazing shelters, all while working together and embracing the winter elements. It’s not just about survival skills—it’s about problem-solving, communication, and experiencing the great outdoors in a whole new way. 🌲💡

We’re so proud of our students for braving the cold and putting their teamwork to the test. Who knew winter could teach us so much? ❄️💪

@aldercreekpto @acms_panthers

#SWEP #WinterChallenge #SnowShelters #SWSSS #TeamworkInTheCold #ACMS #SurvivalSkills #OutdoorLearning #WinterFun #6thGradeAdventures

Preparations for the annual Earth Day Trashion Show at Palisades Tahoe are in full swing! Join us on for the show on April 26th at 2:00 pm! Students have been meeting weekly at the Truckee Roundhouse to design their fabulous upcycled outfits. Members of the Yo Bro! Club at THS have joined this creative endeavor and are helping Envirolution students bring their sustainable fashion ideas to life.

Don't miss out on this exciting and eco-friendly showcase of creativity and sustainability! Plus, there will be a raffle fundraiser with fabulous prizes – more info to come! 🎉

@truckeehigh @northtahoehs @truckeeroundhouse @tahoetruckeeusd @palisadestahoe

#TrashionShow #SWEP #Envirolution #UpcycledFashion #SustainableStyle #EarthDayFestival #PalisadesTahoe #EcoFriendlyFashion #Upcycle #CreativeSustainability

SWEP Junior Explorers Summer Camp: Connecting Kids to Nature! 🌲🌞

SWEP summer camps promote environmental stewardship by connecting children to the natural environment through science, games, art, and outdoor adventures. Based out of our 30-ft yurt at the trailhead at Tahoe Cross Country, our days will be spent exploring local forests, creeks, and streams—learning, exploring, and, of course, having lots of summer fun!

Scholarships available. For more information and to register, visit 4swep.org.

#SWEP #JuniorExplorers #SummerCamp #OutdoorAdventures #EcoEducation #NatureExploration #SummerFun #SustainableFuture #YouthEngagement #EnvironmentalStewardship

🌍💡 Join Us for Earth Hour! 💡🌍

This Saturday, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM, let's come together to #SwitchOff for Earth Hour and show our commitment to a sustainable future. 🌱

Students from Kings Beach Elementary Green Team urge you to turn off your lights, unplug your devices, and enjoy the night—together, we can make a difference! 💚

@kbelions @tahoetruckeeusd @truckeedonnerpud @northtahoepud

#EarthHour #ActOnClimate #SaveThePlanet #Sustainability #EarthHour2025

GOT HOME COMPOST?

We are in need of 5 gallons of finished at-home compost for one of our Science Festival stations. If you have some ready to donate, we'd love to take it off your hands! Please contact us at info@4swep.org to arrange a drop-off time and location.

Let’s keep composting and make a positive impact together! 🌍

#SWEP #Compost #ScienceFestival #MethaneReduction #EcoFriendly #SustainabilityInAction

FREE FURNITURE: Sustainable Space Clearing!

TTUSD is giving away surplus chairs, filing cabinets, and more as we clear space for a new program and give these items a second life. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must move the items yourself.

Where: Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, Tahoe City
When: Thursday, March 20, 2-6 pm & Saturday, March 22, 8 am - 2 pm

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District @tahoetruckeeusd

#SustainableLiving #FreeFurniture #SpaceClearing #ReduceReuseRecycle #GiveItemsASecondLife #SustainableSolutions #EcoFriendly #Upcycle #FurnitureGiveaway #GreenLiving

❄️ Exploring Snow Science with Snow Pit Analysis! 🧪

As part of the Sevison Winter Science, Survival and Stewardship (SWSSS) program, 6th graders at ACMS are diving deep into snow science with a hands-on Snow Pit Analysis and Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) experiment! 🌨️🔬

Students learn from experts at Sierra Avalanche Center and SWEP staff how to analyze snow layers and measure the amount of water stored in the snow—critical knowledge for understanding snowpacks and how they impact the environment. 🌲💧 It’s a fascinating way to connect classroom learning with real-world science!

From digging snow pits to calculating SWE, these young scientists are gaining valuable skills for working in winter environments while having fun exploring the science behind our snow-covered world. 🌍❄️

@aldercreekpto @acms_panthers @savycenter Sierra Avalanche Center

#SWEP #SnowScience #SnowPitAnalysis #SnowWaterEquivalent #SWSSS #OutdoorLearning #WinterScience #HandsOnEducation #6thGradeExplorers #EnvironmentalStewardship

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