Jenna GrangerJun 19, 2020Fashion A FishWhat fish live in Lake Tahoe? What adaptations do they have to live here? Learn about fish adaptations & design your own fish!
sierrawatershedJun 15, 2020Botany Scavenger HuntDo you know all the plants in your backyard? Explore native plants in the Tahoe region with this outdoor SWEP Snippet!
sierrawatershedJun 15, 2020Be A Beach DetectiveDoes Tahoe have a plastics problem? Get down to the beach and conduct your own research!
Jenna GrangerJun 11, 2020Color & Learn: Lahontan Cutthroat TroutLearn about Tahoe's only native trout species while coloring. Then spread the word about this threatened fish!
Jenna GrangerMay 27, 2020Backyard BiodiversityDo you know what is living in your backyard? How many types of trees? This snippet explores the variety of plants in your backyard!
sierrawatershedMay 20, 2020Build a FortCan you build a fort? Inside or outside, fort building is a way to express creativity, and practice your design and engineering skills!
sierrawatershedMay 18, 2020What Trees Are These?What kind of trees are in your backyard? Learn how to identify common Tahoe evergreen tree species through this fun activity.
Jenna GrangerMay 14, 2020Color Tahoe’s Endangered FrogOnce the most abundant frog in the Sierras, populations have now declined by almost 70%. Learn about this frog while coloring!
Jenna GrangerMay 12, 2020What is Plastic?Did you know that in the early 1900s milk was used to make plastic? Learn about plastic while making your own natural plastic out of milk!
Jenna GrangerMay 11, 2020How Long Until it’s Gone?How long does it take for a plastic bag to break down in the ocean? What about a wool sweater? Which breaks down more quickly? Why?
Jenna GrangerMay 7, 2020Whose Poop is This?Can you tell the difference between mountain lion and coyote poop? Learn about Tahoe’s native animals by exploring scat!
Jenna GrangerMay 6, 2020Wildflower SketchingThe wildflowers are starting to pop up, a perfect time to learn how to draw wildflowers! Learn how with SWEP's Executive Director, Missy!
Jenna GrangerMay 4, 2020Compost At HomeWhat a great time to start a compost at home! This snippet explores options for composting and why it is so important!
sierrawatershedApr 30, 2020Hoop GlidersMake your own hoop glider and explore the principles of flight with this SWEP Snippet!
Jenna GrangerApr 29, 2020Earth ArtNeed some creative outdoor time? Create art using items found in nature!
Jenna GrangerApr 28, 2020Zero Waste LunchLearn ways that you can reduce waste by conducting a lunch waste audit!
Jenna GrangerApr 23, 2020Solar OvenCraving s'mores? Harness the sun's energy and cook yourself a tasty treat using renewable energy.
Jenna GrangerApr 21, 2020Litter Scavenger HuntThis snippet is all about having fun while cleaning up the environment. Time to get those gloves out and pick up some trash!
Jenna GrangerApr 20, 2020Your Carbon FootprintHow many earths would it take to sustain your lifestyle? Use this cool carbon calculator to find out!
sierrawatershedApr 16, 2020Tie-Dye MilkHow does soap affect the surface tension of milk? Time to explore the cohesive forces of molecules in this SWEP Snippet.