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Fall Fun, Forests, and Fieldwork
As the sun begins to retreat its warmth, the leaves change color, and the wind grows cooler, SWEP staff continues to stay in motion with our full slate of fall outdoor programming. From learning about the local watershed and becoming scientists at the Sagehen Outdoor Field Station, to creating defensible space, diving into our Forest Health Field Day, and participating in the new Rideout Outdoor Science School overnight program, students have stayed active and engaged through

Caroline Milton
Oct 16


Turning Trash Into Triumph: North Tahoe Students Win Big With Eco Art
As part of the Shane McConkey Eco Challenge, North Tahoe's EcoAction Club partnered with Clean Up The Lake to take on the growing problem of litter in Lake Tahoe. But rather than just collecting trash, these students did something extraordinary: they turned it into a sculpture that speaks volumes.

Simone Tenorio
Jun 10


Spring Sagehen - The Conclusion to Another Successful Year with Place-Based Learning
Spring Sagehen successfully gets students outside for a field trip each fall, winter, and spring for place-based learning.

Jenna Granger
Jun 20, 2024


Oh, the Wonders of Watersheds!
Wonders of Watersheds provides relevant watershed education and hands-on service learning for TK-K-5 students in the district.

Simone Tenorio
Oct 30, 2023


Outdoor Education returns to the Sagehen Creek Field Station
The Sagehen Outdoor Education Program is a unique outdoor-school experience where students learn about the local Tahoe Region.

Simone Tenorio
Oct 16, 2023


A Day of Native Trout Education
SWEP's Fisheries Field Day 2022 offered 3rd grade students an opportunity to be outside, learning about Lahontan cutthroat trout.

Jenna Granger
Jun 16, 2022
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