Our Recent Work in Action!

It’s been a few years since SWEP (Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships) held a summer camp, so it was high time we got back out there to enjoy and learn about all the wonders that summertime in Tahoe has to offer. This year, we were thrilled to relaunch our Junior Explorers Summer Camp, based out of the cozy and scenic yurt at Tahoe Cross Country. It was the perfect venue to combine exploration, science, art, and play—right in line with SWEP’s mission of “connecting kids [

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.

As the end of the school year wraps up, we are reflecting on the amazing work our SWEP sustainability clubs have done this year. These clubs span all grade levels—from Green Teams in elementary school, to EcoAction Clubs in middle school, and Envirolution Club in high school. They all take action to protect our environment for today and for the future, embodying SWEP’s mission, “action fosters hope.” Green Teams: Starting Young, Dreaming Big Our Green teams at Glenshire Elem

As the crisp fall air settled in and the buzz of a new school year kicked off, students gathered outside with one shared mission. And no,...

Donner Creek will be going through construction to be a fully restored creek. Local high school students learned about the challenges.

Spring Sagehen successfully gets students outside for a field trip each fall, winter, and spring for place-based learning.