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Bringing Winter Survival & Ecology to Schools: The SWEP SWSSS Program

Bringing Winter Survival & Ecology to Schools: The SWEP SWSSS Program

Bringing Winter Survival & Ecology to Schools: The SWEP SWSSS Program

How do you prepare for spending time outside in winter weather? What would you do if you became lost in a snow storm? How do you increase...

Simone Tenorio

Mar 21, 2024

Forest Health Field Days: Students Taking Action to Improve the Health of Our Forests

Forest Health Field Days: Students Taking Action to Improve the Health of Our Forests

Forest Health Field Days: Students Taking Action to Improve the Health of Our Forests

Why is a healthy forest important? Is our forest healthy? Groups of students rotated through stations to dive deeper into these questions.

Brooke Landis

Nov 14, 2023

A Party for the Planet: Earth Day 2023

A Party for the Planet: Earth Day 2023

A Party for the Planet: Earth Day 2023

Sustainability Club Students Celebrate Earth Day with a Trashion Show at Palisades Tahoe "For Earth Day, we need to act (boldly),...

Simone Tenorio

Apr 19, 2023

❄️🌲 Glenshire Elementary Winter Trek Program 🌲❄️

Snowy trails + curious minds = the perfect winter classroom!

Students from Glenshire Elementary headed outside for hands-on Winter Trek programming — exploring local ecosystems, collecting snow to make predictions about snow water equivalent, and discovering how plants and animals adapt to survive Tahoe winters. 🐾🌨️

There’s nothing like learning science where it’s happening — right outside our school doors!

@glenshirepto

#WinterTrek #OutdoorLearning #SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #LearningOutside

❄️🌲 Glenshire Elementary Winter Trek Program 🌲❄️

Snowy trails + curious minds = the perfect winter classroom!

Students from Glenshire Elementary headed outside for hands-on Winter Trek programming — exploring local ecosystems, collecting snow to make predictions about snow water equivalent, and discovering how plants and animals adapt to survive Tahoe winters. 🐾🌨️

There’s nothing like learning science where it’s happening — right outside our school doors!

@glenshirepto

#WinterTrek #OutdoorLearning #SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #LearningOutside

❄️🕵️‍♀️ Animal Track Detectives at Tahoe Lake!

Students at Tahoe Lake Elementary became wildlife detectives at our Winter Discovery Center! Through fun games and hands-on activities, they learned about native animals, and uncovered how creatures survive Tahoe winters.

Then, they hit the trails for cross-country skiing, seeing winter science in action firsthand! 🌲🎿

From tracking footprints to gliding through snow, students practiced:
🌿 Observation & critical thinking
💙 Confidence outdoors
🤝 Teamwork & collaboration

Winter adventures = learning, movement, and discovery! ❄️✨

@tahoelakeelementaryschool

#WinterDiscovery #TahoeLakeElementary #AnimalTracks #WinterScience #OutdoorLearning #SWEP

❄️🕵️‍♀️ Animal Track Detectives at Tahoe Lake!

Students at Tahoe Lake Elementary became wildlife detectives at our Winter Discovery Center! Through fun games and hands-on activities, they learned about native animals, and uncovered how creatures survive Tahoe winters.

Then, they hit the trails for cross-country skiing, seeing winter science in action firsthand! 🌲🎿

From tracking footprints to gliding through snow, students practiced:
🌿 Observation & critical thinking
💙 Confidence outdoors
🤝 Teamwork & collaboration

Winter adventures = learning, movement, and discovery! ❄️✨

@tahoelakeelementaryschool

#WinterDiscovery #TahoeLakeElementary #AnimalTracks #WinterScience #OutdoorLearning #SWEP

This week, the Glenshire Green Team challenges YOU to:

🥕 Compost your fruit & veggie scraps
🍎 Pack a waste-free lunch
🌿 Ask your family about starting a compost bin at home

Small actions = BIG impact. Let’s keep food out of the landfill and give it back to the earth instead! ♻️💚

@glenshirepto

#GreenTeam #Compost #MethaneReduction #SustainableSchools #SWEP

This week, the Glenshire Green Team challenges YOU to:

🥕 Compost your fruit & veggie scraps
🍎 Pack a waste-free lunch
🌿 Ask your family about starting a compost bin at home

Small actions = BIG impact. Let’s keep food out of the landfill and give it back to the earth instead! ♻️💚

@glenshirepto

#GreenTeam #Compost #MethaneReduction #SustainableSchools #SWEP

🎣 Registration is OPEN for Trout in the Classroom! 🐟

Calling all teachers! Give your students a hands-on, unforgettable science experience by bringing Trout in the Classroom to your school. Students will raise trout from eggs to fry while learning about life cycles, watersheds, and environmental stewardship—right in your classroom.

🌱 Aligned with science standards
💧 Builds real-world connections to local ecosystems
👩‍🏫 Open to participating teachers now
📅 Register by March 16th!
👉 4swep.org

🎣 Registration is OPEN for Trout in the Classroom! 🐟

Calling all teachers! Give your students a hands-on, unforgettable science experience by bringing Trout in the Classroom to your school. Students will raise trout from eggs to fry while learning about life cycles, watersheds, and environmental stewardship—right in your classroom.

🌱 Aligned with science standards
💧 Builds real-world connections to local ecosystems
👩‍🏫 Open to participating teachers now
📅 Register by March 16th!
👉 4swep.org

❄ SNOWFEST 2026 is here – Feb 26 to Mar 8! ❄

Cheer on Serafina Varisco, a finalist in the Snowfest Scholarship Contest, as she raises funds for SWEP! 🎉
Support her cause by purchasing raffle tickets—just $5 each (or 5 for $20)—and you could win amazing prizes:

🌨 Palisades Tahoe Season Pass
🌊 Cobalt Boat Rental
🚤 Jet Ski Rentals from Sunnyside Water Sports
🧣 SNOWFEST merch
🎁 …and more!

Every ticket helps Serafina in the contest while supporting SWEP and local students.
👉 Grab your tickets now: Tahoesnowfest.org

❄ SNOWFEST 2026 is here – Feb 26 to Mar 8! ❄

Cheer on Serafina Varisco, a finalist in the Snowfest Scholarship Contest, as she raises funds for SWEP! 🎉
Support her cause by purchasing raffle tickets—just $5 each (or 5 for $20)—and you could win amazing prizes:

🌨 Palisades Tahoe Season Pass
🌊 Cobalt Boat Rental
🚤 Jet Ski Rentals from Sunnyside Water Sports
🧣 SNOWFEST merch
🎁 …and more!

Every ticket helps Serafina in the contest while supporting SWEP and local students.
👉 Grab your tickets now: Tahoesnowfest.org

✨ Thank you to everyone who supported SWEP’s Backcountry Film Festival, brought to you in partnership with Winter Wildlands Alliance! Your participation helps us continue connecting students to their local environment through meaningful, place-based learning.

🎉 Our giveaway winner has been contacted—congrats!

A special thank you to Gravity Haus Truckee for generously sponsoring our giveaway and supporting our mission. We’re grateful for community partners who help make events like this possible.

We’re so grateful for this amazing community and can’t wait to share more adventures ahead. ❄️🌲

@gravityhaustruckeetahoe @winterwildlandsalliance

✨ Thank you to everyone who supported SWEP’s Backcountry Film Festival, brought to you in partnership with Winter Wildlands Alliance! Your participation helps us continue connecting students to their local environment through meaningful, place-based learning.

🎉 Our giveaway winner has been contacted—congrats!

A special thank you to Gravity Haus Truckee for generously sponsoring our giveaway and supporting our mission. We’re grateful for community partners who help make events like this possible.

We’re so grateful for this amazing community and can’t wait to share more adventures ahead. ❄️🌲

@gravityhaustruckeetahoe @winterwildlandsalliance

🎉🎂 Join us in wishing a little belated—but very happy—birthday to our amazing Project Director, Ashley!

We’re so grateful for your leadership, dedication, and the heart (and fun!) you bring to SWEP every day. Your work makes a lasting impact on our students and community.

We hope your day was filled with celebration and a little outdoor joy! 🌲✨

#HappyBirthday #BirthdayGirl #MakingADifference #NatureInspired

🎉🎂 Join us in wishing a little belated—but very happy—birthday to our amazing Project Director, Ashley!

We’re so grateful for your leadership, dedication, and the heart (and fun!) you bring to SWEP every day. Your work makes a lasting impact on our students and community.

We hope your day was filled with celebration and a little outdoor joy! 🌲✨

#HappyBirthday #BirthdayGirl #MakingADifference #NatureInspired

🌿🔬 2026 California Naturalist Immersive Course – Sagehen Creek Field Station
Run by Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), this 40-hour course trains volunteer naturalists and community scientists ready to take action in conservation, education, and habitat restoration. Participants gain hands-on experience in ecology, geology, wildlife, climate, and more—all taught by local experts.
Graduates lead public programs at Sagehen, including the annual BioBlitz, helping protect the Northern Sierra & Lake Tahoe Basin.

📅 Dates: Saturday, June 21 – Sunday, June 27, 2026
💚 Sign up now to join the next class and make a difference: https://www.tinsweb.org/calnat

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science @tahoenaturalists

#CaliforniaNaturalist #CitizenScience #Conservation #Volunteer #Sagehen #TINS #BioBlitz #LakeTahoe

🌿🔬 2026 California Naturalist Immersive Course – Sagehen Creek Field Station
Run by Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), this 40-hour course trains volunteer naturalists and community scientists ready to take action in conservation, education, and habitat restoration. Participants gain hands-on experience in ecology, geology, wildlife, climate, and more—all taught by local experts.
Graduates lead public programs at Sagehen, including the annual BioBlitz, helping protect the Northern Sierra & Lake Tahoe Basin.

📅 Dates: Saturday, June 21 – Sunday, June 27, 2026
💚 Sign up now to join the next class and make a difference: https://www.tinsweb.org/calnat

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science @tahoenaturalists

#CaliforniaNaturalist #CitizenScience #Conservation #Volunteer #Sagehen #TINS #BioBlitz #LakeTahoe

🏔️❄️ Adler Creek Middle School students got hands-on with winter science!

Through SWEP's SWSSS program, students combined essential winter survival skills with snow science. They build snow shelters, practiced safety techniques, learned how snow behaves, and discovered the importance of stewardship in our mountain ecosystems.

A huge thank you to TERC AmeriCorps volunteers and Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue for sharing their expertise and making this hands-on experience possible!

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center @tahoenordicsar @aldercreekpto

#WinterSurvival #SnowScience #AdlerCreekMiddleSchool #HandsOnLearning #EnvironmentalStewardship #ThankYouVolunteers

🏔️❄️ Adler Creek Middle School students got hands-on with winter science!

Through SWEP's SWSSS program, students combined essential winter survival skills with snow science. They build snow shelters, practiced safety techniques, learned how snow behaves, and discovered the importance of stewardship in our mountain ecosystems.

A huge thank you to TERC AmeriCorps volunteers and Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue for sharing their expertise and making this hands-on experience possible!

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center @tahoenordicsar @aldercreekpto

#WinterSurvival #SnowScience #AdlerCreekMiddleSchool #HandsOnLearning #EnvironmentalStewardship #ThankYouVolunteers

❄️🌲 North Tahoe Middle School students took winter survival to the next level!

Our Sevison Winter Survival Science & Stewardship (SWSSS) program returned in 2026 with four interactive stations: survival skills, winter science & stewardship, an avalanche dog demonstration, and the Snowshoe Olympics! Students got hands-on experience learning how to survive in winter storms, explore snow science, and protect our mountain environment.

A huge thank you to Jeffrey and Matt Rosenfeld and the Alpine/Palisades National Ski Patrol for volunteering their time and expertise to make this experience unforgettable!

@ntslakers @palisadestahoe @skialpine

#WinterScience #OutdoorEducation #NorthTahoeMiddleSchool #Stewardship #SnowshoeOlympics #ThankYouVolunteers

❄️🌲 North Tahoe Middle School students took winter survival to the next level!

Our Sevison Winter Survival Science & Stewardship (SWSSS) program returned in 2026 with four interactive stations: survival skills, winter science & stewardship, an avalanche dog demonstration, and the Snowshoe Olympics! Students got hands-on experience learning how to survive in winter storms, explore snow science, and protect our mountain environment.

A huge thank you to Jeffrey and Matt Rosenfeld and the Alpine/Palisades National Ski Patrol for volunteering their time and expertise to make this experience unforgettable!

@ntslakers @palisadestahoe @skialpine

#WinterScience #OutdoorEducation #NorthTahoeMiddleSchool #Stewardship #SnowshoeOlympics #ThankYouVolunteers

Watch it before it’s gone! ❄️💘 Make it a Valentine’s date night with the Backcountry Film Festival—stream incredible films from home for just $20. Every ticket enters you to win 2 nights at Gravity Haus Truckee, and you can vote for your favorite film for a chance to win the Audience Award giveaway. All proceeds support SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center, a certified SnowSchool in partnership with Tahoe XC. Streaming through 2/15.

Get your ticket at our link in bio!

#BackcountryFilmFestival #ValentinesDateNight #WinterAdventure #GravityHaus #SWEP #SnowSchool #TahoeXC #CozyDateNight #AudienceAward

Watch it before it’s gone! ❄️💘 Make it a Valentine’s date night with the Backcountry Film Festival—stream incredible films from home for just $20. Every ticket enters you to win 2 nights at Gravity Haus Truckee, and you can vote for your favorite film for a chance to win the Audience Award giveaway. All proceeds support SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center, a certified SnowSchool in partnership with Tahoe XC. Streaming through 2/15.

Get your ticket at our link in bio!

#BackcountryFilmFestival #ValentinesDateNight #WinterAdventure #GravityHaus #SWEP #SnowSchool #TahoeXC #CozyDateNight #AudienceAward

What happens to water molecules when they freeze? How does winter snowpack affect summer water availability? What is the subnivean zone—and why is it critical for winter survival? ❄️🐾
Students from Truckee Elementary explored these questions and more through hands-on learning in our Winter Trek program!

@truckeeelementary

#WinterTrek #TruckeeElementary #SnowScience #OutdoorEducation #EnvironmentalEducation #WatershedEducation #SubniveanZone #LearningOutside #MountainClassroom

What happens to water molecules when they freeze? How does winter snowpack affect summer water availability? What is the subnivean zone—and why is it critical for winter survival? ❄️🐾
Students from Truckee Elementary explored these questions and more through hands-on learning in our Winter Trek program!

@truckeeelementary

#WinterTrek #TruckeeElementary #SnowScience #OutdoorEducation #EnvironmentalEducation #WatershedEducation #SubniveanZone #LearningOutside #MountainClassroom

SWEP is currently seeking an Environmental Educator to join our team!

This role is a wonderful opportunity to support students across the Tahoe-Truckee region through hands-on outdoor learning, watershed restoration, and stewardship-based education. Our educators help students build lasting connections to the places that sustain our community.

If you—or someone you know—enjoys working with youth, being outside, and making a positive impact through environmental education, we encourage you to check out the full position details.

📌 View the complete job description and application information at our link in bio.

SWEP is currently seeking an Environmental Educator to join our team!

This role is a wonderful opportunity to support students across the Tahoe-Truckee region through hands-on outdoor learning, watershed restoration, and stewardship-based education. Our educators help students build lasting connections to the places that sustain our community.

If you—or someone you know—enjoys working with youth, being outside, and making a positive impact through environmental education, we encourage you to check out the full position details.

📌 View the complete job description and application information at our link in bio.

We may not have much snow, but SELS 4th & 5th graders are making the best of it at SWEP's Winter Trek program! ❄️🌲 Learning about the value of snow, its impact on our watersheds, and why it matters—no matter the conditions.

Sierra Expeditionary Learning School @sierra_expeditionary_learning

#WinterTrek #OutdoorEducation #EnvironmentalEducation #SnowScience #LearningOutside #HandsOnLearning

We may not have much snow, but SELS 4th & 5th graders are making the best of it at SWEP's Winter Trek program! ❄️🌲 Learning about the value of snow, its impact on our watersheds, and why it matters—no matter the conditions.

Sierra Expeditionary Learning School @sierra_expeditionary_learning

#WinterTrek #OutdoorEducation #EnvironmentalEducation #SnowScience #LearningOutside #HandsOnLearning

Have you grabbed your ticket yet? 🎬❄️ For just $20, you can stream the 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival from anywhere—and every ticket enters you to win 2 nights at Gravity Haus Truckee!

All proceeds benefit SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center, a certified SnowSchool, in partnership with Tahoe XC. Don’t wait—the virtual screening window closes 2/15.

Head to our link in bio to purchase your ticket!

#BackcountryFilmFestival #WinterAdventure #GravityHaus #SWEP #SnowSchool #TahoeXC #SkiCulture

Have you grabbed your ticket yet? 🎬❄️ For just $20, you can stream the 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival from anywhere—and every ticket enters you to win 2 nights at Gravity Haus Truckee!

All proceeds benefit SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center, a certified SnowSchool, in partnership with Tahoe XC. Don’t wait—the virtual screening window closes 2/15.

Head to our link in bio to purchase your ticket!

#BackcountryFilmFestival #WinterAdventure #GravityHaus #SWEP #SnowSchool #TahoeXC #SkiCulture

♻️ SELS Tip of the Week

Sinlge-use plastics... Used once. Around forever.
Watch this week’s tip to learn how to cut back on single-use plastics with easy, everyday choices.

@sierra_expeditionary_learning Sierra Expeditionary Learning School

#SELSTipoftheWeek #SustainabilityEducation #ReduceReuseRecycle #SingleUsePlastics #WasteReduction #EcoTips #ClimateAction

♻️ SELS Tip of the Week

Sinlge-use plastics... Used once. Around forever.
Watch this week’s tip to learn how to cut back on single-use plastics with easy, everyday choices.

@sierra_expeditionary_learning Sierra Expeditionary Learning School

#SELSTipoftheWeek #SustainabilityEducation #ReduceReuseRecycle #SingleUsePlastics #WasteReduction #EcoTips #ClimateAction

Happy Birthday, Caroline! 🎉 Your enthusiasm makes every trail, classroom, and outdoor adventure unforgettable. Hope your day is as awesome as the experiences you create for our students! 🌲💚

#HBD #BirthdayGirl #EducatorExtraordinaire #ItsYourBirthday

Happy Birthday, Caroline! 🎉 Your enthusiasm makes every trail, classroom, and outdoor adventure unforgettable. Hope your day is as awesome as the experiences you create for our students! 🌲💚

#HBD #BirthdayGirl #EducatorExtraordinaire #ItsYourBirthday

❄️ Snow science and cross-country skiing in action! Kings Beach Elementary 3rd graders had a blast at our Winter Discovery Center. ❄️

🎬 Happening now: our Virtual Backcountry Film Festival! Every ticket helps fund this vital program that provides winter ecology, climate science, and winter preparedness field trips that combine hands-on science exploration with cross-country skiing to local students.

🎟️ Grab your ticket (and enter to win 2 nights at Truckee Gravity Haus) at the link in our bio!

@kbelions

#WinterDiscoveryCenter #SnowScience #HandsOnLearning #3rdGradeAdventures
#BackcountryFilmFestival #VirtualFilmFestival

❄️ Snow science and cross-country skiing in action! Kings Beach Elementary 3rd graders had a blast at our Winter Discovery Center. ❄️

🎬 Happening now: our Virtual Backcountry Film Festival! Every ticket helps fund this vital program that provides winter ecology, climate science, and winter preparedness field trips that combine hands-on science exploration with cross-country skiing to local students.

🎟️ Grab your ticket (and enter to win 2 nights at Truckee Gravity Haus) at the link in our bio!

@kbelions

#WinterDiscoveryCenter #SnowScience #HandsOnLearning #3rdGradeAdventures
#BackcountryFilmFestival #VirtualFilmFestival

Do you want to make a difference in the Tahoe-Truckee region? Are you passionate about inspiring students and protecting the environment? Look no further...

SWEP is looking for an Environmental Educator to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to help connect youth with hands-on watershed stewardship and outdoor learning experiences.

🌿 Interested? View the full job description and details at our link in bio.

Do you want to make a difference in the Tahoe-Truckee region? Are you passionate about inspiring students and protecting the environment? Look no further...

SWEP is looking for an Environmental Educator to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to help connect youth with hands-on watershed stewardship and outdoor learning experiences.

🌿 Interested? View the full job description and details at our link in bio.

🌱 Truckee Elementary's Tip of the Week 🌱

🍎🥕 In this week’s video, Sustainability Club members explain how easy it is to compost—and why every peel, core, and leftover counts.

♻️ Composting = less landfill waste + healthier gardens + happier planet!

@truckeeelementary

🌱 Truckee Elementary's Tip of the Week 🌱

🍎🥕 In this week’s video, Sustainability Club members explain how easy it is to compost—and why every peel, core, and leftover counts.

♻️ Composting = less landfill waste + healthier gardens + happier planet!

@truckeeelementary

❄️ Truckee Elementary 3rd graders explored how to stay warm in winter—then hit the trails on cross-country skis at our Winter Discovery Center! ❄️

Happening NOW: our Virtual Backcountry Film Festival, which directly supports this vital program, helping us connect more students to meaningful outdoor education.

🎟️ Get your ticket (and enter to win 2 nights at Truckee Gravity Haus!) at the link in our bio.

@truckeeelementary

#WinterDiscoveryCenter #SnowScience #OutdoorEducation #HandsOnLearning #3rdGradeAdventures
#BackcountryFilmFestival #VirtualFilmFestival

❄️ Truckee Elementary 3rd graders explored how to stay warm in winter—then hit the trails on cross-country skis at our Winter Discovery Center! ❄️

Happening NOW: our Virtual Backcountry Film Festival, which directly supports this vital program, helping us connect more students to meaningful outdoor education.

🎟️ Get your ticket (and enter to win 2 nights at Truckee Gravity Haus!) at the link in our bio.

@truckeeelementary

#WinterDiscoveryCenter #SnowScience #OutdoorEducation #HandsOnLearning #3rdGradeAdventures
#BackcountryFilmFestival #VirtualFilmFestival

🎉 Big congratulations to Marnie Anderson! 🎉

Marnie won the #1 prize package in our end-of-year fundraiser raffle—the Black Ops Adventure Package. ⛷️🎿
We hope you have an amazing time out there enjoying the skis and lift tickets… and we’ve got to say, that SWEP hat looks pretty great on you! 😉🧢

Huge thanks for supporting SWEP and helping power the work we do in our community. 💚

#SWEP #ThankYou #RaffleWinner #CommunitySupport #GoodCauseGoodTimes

🎉 Big congratulations to Marnie Anderson! 🎉

Marnie won the #1 prize package in our end-of-year fundraiser raffle—the Black Ops Adventure Package. ⛷️🎿
We hope you have an amazing time out there enjoying the skis and lift tickets… and we’ve got to say, that SWEP hat looks pretty great on you! 😉🧢

Huge thanks for supporting SWEP and helping power the work we do in our community. 💚

#SWEP #ThankYou #RaffleWinner #CommunitySupport #GoodCauseGoodTimes

💚🌳 National Hugging Day = Tree Hugs! 🌳💚

Show some love for the environment today—hug a tree, snap a pic, and tag us! Every hug counts toward a healthier planet. 🌎✨

#HugATreeDay #SWEP #LoveNature #NationalHuggingDay #EcoHug

💚🌳 National Hugging Day = Tree Hugs! 🌳💚

Show some love for the environment today—hug a tree, snap a pic, and tag us! Every hug counts toward a healthier planet. 🌎✨

#HugATreeDay #SWEP #LoveNature #NationalHuggingDay #EcoHug

🎬 Backcountry Film Festival — Watch Now! ❄️
Human-powered adventure, deep powder, and stories that keep winter wild—all from home. 🏔️

🎥 Virtual Screening: Open now–Feb 15
🎟 Tickets: $20

✨ Giveaway! Every ticket enters you to win a 2-night stay for two at Gravity Haus Truckee—thank you, Gravity Haus!

Support SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center and dive into the backcountry spirit.

@winterwildlandsalliance @tahoexc @backcountryfilmfestival @gravityhaustruckeetahoe
#BCFF #BackcountryFilmFestival #SWEP #KeepWinterWild #HumanPoweredAdventure #DeepPowder #AdventureFilms #GravityHausGiveaway

🎬 Backcountry Film Festival — Watch Now! ❄️
Human-powered adventure, deep powder, and stories that keep winter wild—all from home. 🏔️

🎥 Virtual Screening: Open now–Feb 15
🎟 Tickets: $20

✨ Giveaway! Every ticket enters you to win a 2-night stay for two at Gravity Haus Truckee—thank you, Gravity Haus!

Support SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center and dive into the backcountry spirit.

@winterwildlandsalliance @tahoexc @backcountryfilmfestival @gravityhaustruckeetahoe
#BCFF #BackcountryFilmFestival #SWEP #KeepWinterWild #HumanPoweredAdventure #DeepPowder #AdventureFilms #GravityHausGiveaway

🌨️ Winter magic in action!

Tahoe Lake 5th graders snowshoed through their Winter Trek adventure, discovering winter ecology and real-world citizen science. Science + snow + fun = the ultimate outdoor classroom! ❄️🥾✨

@tahoelakeelementaryschool

#WinterTrek #OutdoorClassroom #TahoeLakeElementary #SnowScience #GetOutside

🌨️ Winter magic in action!

Tahoe Lake 5th graders snowshoed through their Winter Trek adventure, discovering winter ecology and real-world citizen science. Science + snow + fun = the ultimate outdoor classroom! ❄️🥾✨

@tahoelakeelementaryschool

#WinterTrek #OutdoorClassroom #TahoeLakeElementary #SnowScience #GetOutside

🎉 HUGE THANKS to Gravity Haus for donating a 2-night getaway for Backcountry Film Festival attendees! This amazing prize adds extra excitement to our virtual fundraiser while supporting SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center at TahoeXC.

🎟️ Tickets are $20 | 🎬 Watch January 24–February 15
Grab your ticket at our link in bio and be entered to win! ❄️✨

@gravityhaustruckeetahoe @winterwildlandsalliance @backcountryfilmfestival @tahoexc

#BackcountryFilmFestival #GravityHaus #VirtualFilmFestival #Fundraiser #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunitySupport #Giveaway #MountainCommunity #OutdoorFilm #SupportLocal

🎉 HUGE THANKS to Gravity Haus for donating a 2-night getaway for Backcountry Film Festival attendees! This amazing prize adds extra excitement to our virtual fundraiser while supporting SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center at TahoeXC.

🎟️ Tickets are $20 | 🎬 Watch January 24–February 15
Grab your ticket at our link in bio and be entered to win! ❄️✨

@gravityhaustruckeetahoe @winterwildlandsalliance @backcountryfilmfestival @tahoexc

#BackcountryFilmFestival #GravityHaus #VirtualFilmFestival #Fundraiser #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunitySupport #Giveaway #MountainCommunity #OutdoorFilm #SupportLocal

❄️ Snow? Science? Adventure!

Kings Beach 5th graders hit the trails with Winter Trek, exploring winter ecology and snow water equivalent on snowshoes while staying active and curious. Learning has never been this cool! 🌲🥾

@kbelions Kings Beach Elementary School

#WinterTrek #OutdoorEd #HandsOnLearning #KingsBeachElementary #GetOutside

❄️ Snow? Science? Adventure!

Kings Beach 5th graders hit the trails with Winter Trek, exploring winter ecology and snow water equivalent on snowshoes while staying active and curious. Learning has never been this cool! 🌲🥾

@kbelions Kings Beach Elementary School

#WinterTrek #OutdoorEd #HandsOnLearning #KingsBeachElementary #GetOutside

🎬 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival is Coming! ❄️

Celebrate the spirit of human-powered adventure with films that connect us to wild places, to each other, and to the movement to keep winter wild. Adventure, travel, ski culture, ice, pain, suffering, laughter, DEEP POWDER—you’ll find it all in this year’s lineup! 💚🏔️

🎥 Virtual Screening Window: January 24 – February 15
🎟 Ticket Price: $20
✨ Special Giveaway! Every ticket automatically enters you to win a 2-night stay for two at Gravity Haus Truckee! Huge thanks to Gravity Haus for generously supporting this giveaway and helping us celebrate the season.

Support SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center and experience the thrill of the backcountry from home.
🗓 Ticket sales begin January 24th!
Get your ticket at our link in bio!

@winterwildlandsalliance @tahoexc @backcountryfilmfestival @gravityhaustruckeetahoe

#BCFF #BackcountryFilmFestival #SWEP #WinterDiscoveryCenter #HumanPoweredAdventure #KeepWinterWild #DeepPowder #SkiCulture #AdventureFilms #VirtualScreening #GravityHausGiveaway #SustainableAdventure

🎬 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival is Coming! ❄️

Celebrate the spirit of human-powered adventure with films that connect us to wild places, to each other, and to the movement to keep winter wild. Adventure, travel, ski culture, ice, pain, suffering, laughter, DEEP POWDER—you’ll find it all in this year’s lineup! 💚🏔️

🎥 Virtual Screening Window: January 24 – February 15
🎟 Ticket Price: $20
✨ Special Giveaway! Every ticket automatically enters you to win a 2-night stay for two at Gravity Haus Truckee! Huge thanks to Gravity Haus for generously supporting this giveaway and helping us celebrate the season.

Support SWEP’s Winter Discovery Center and experience the thrill of the backcountry from home.
🗓 Ticket sales begin January 24th!
Get your ticket at our link in bio!

@winterwildlandsalliance @tahoexc @backcountryfilmfestival @gravityhaustruckeetahoe

#BCFF #BackcountryFilmFestival #SWEP #WinterDiscoveryCenter #HumanPoweredAdventure #KeepWinterWild #DeepPowder #SkiCulture #AdventureFilms #VirtualScreening #GravityHausGiveaway #SustainableAdventure

🎉 Campaign Success! 🎉
Thanks to our incredible community, our Nature Adapts, So Can WE campaign raised over $70,000 to support environmental stewardship in the Truckee–Tahoe region! 🌲💚
We’re also excited to share that all three raffle winners have been notified—congratulations to our lucky supporters, and thank you to everyone who donated and participated.
Your generosity helps empower students, protect our environment, and sustain this place we all love. We couldn’t do this work without you! ♻️✨

🎉 Campaign Success! 🎉
Thanks to our incredible community, our Nature Adapts, So Can WE campaign raised over $70,000 to support environmental stewardship in the Truckee–Tahoe region! 🌲💚
We’re also excited to share that all three raffle winners have been notified—congratulations to our lucky supporters, and thank you to everyone who donated and participated.
Your generosity helps empower students, protect our environment, and sustain this place we all love. We couldn’t do this work without you! ♻️✨

🌱 From the Bottom of Our Hearts, THANK YOU! 🌱

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in our Give Back Tahoe fundraing campaign, Nature Adapts, So Can WE. Your support truly means the world—because of you, we can continue inspiring and empowering the next generation of environmental stewards, protecting our community, and caring for our planet. 💚🌎

Stay tuned—raffle winners will be notified on January 5! ✨

#ThankYou #NatureAdaptsSoCanWe #SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunitySupport #Fundraiser #MakeADifference

🌱 From the Bottom of Our Hearts, THANK YOU! 🌱

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in our Give Back Tahoe fundraing campaign, Nature Adapts, So Can WE. Your support truly means the world—because of you, we can continue inspiring and empowering the next generation of environmental stewards, protecting our community, and caring for our planet. 💚🌎

Stay tuned—raffle winners will be notified on January 5! ✨

#ThankYou #NatureAdaptsSoCanWe #SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunitySupport #Fundraiser #MakeADifference

Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!

Thank you for supporting our team and promoting stewardship. Here’s to another year of connection, curiosity, and climate action in 2026! 🌎✨

#ThankYou #SWEP #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EcoLeaders #GreenFuture #Stewardship #NatureLovers #YouthImpact #2026Goals

Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!

Thank you for supporting our team and promoting stewardship. Here’s to another year of connection, curiosity, and climate action in 2026! 🌎✨

#ThankYou #SWEP #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EcoLeaders #GreenFuture #Stewardship #NatureLovers #YouthImpact #2026Goals

♻️ Tip of the Week from Tahoe Lake Elementary’s Green Team! ♻️

As we ring in the New Year 🎉, it’s a great time to think about sustainable vs. unsustainable practices 🌱

Watch our Green Team’s video to learn simple ways to start 2026 with eco-friendly habits—because small choices today make a big difference for tomorrow! 💚🌎

@tahoelakeelementaryschool

#TipOfTheWeek #GreenTeam #TahoeLakeElementary #SustainableLiving #NewYearsResolutions #EcoTips #YouthLeadership #ReduceWaste #PlanetFriendly

♻️ Tip of the Week from Tahoe Lake Elementary’s Green Team! ♻️

As we ring in the New Year 🎉, it’s a great time to think about sustainable vs. unsustainable practices 🌱

Watch our Green Team’s video to learn simple ways to start 2026 with eco-friendly habits—because small choices today make a big difference for tomorrow! 💚🌎

@tahoelakeelementaryschool

#TipOfTheWeek #GreenTeam #TahoeLakeElementary #SustainableLiving #NewYearsResolutions #EcoTips #YouthLeadership #ReduceWaste #PlanetFriendly

🌱 Our Nature Adapts, So Can WE campaign continues — and there’s still time to give! 🌱

✨ Here’s how YOU can make a difference:
💚 Double your impact → Every gift through Dec 31st will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000.
🎁 Win a prize package → Every donor of $20 or more is entered into a drawing for three epic prizes!
📣 Spread the word → Share SWEP’s mission by forwarding this newsletter to someone who cares.
🌎 Be part of the story → Help us adapt and continue empowering the next generation of environmental stewards.

#NatureAdapts #SoCanWe #SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #ClimateAction #SupportNonprofits #GiveBack #CommunityImpact #FutureStewards #MatchYourDonation

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🌱 Our Nature Adapts, So Can WE campaign continues — and there’s still time to give! 🌱

✨ Here’s how YOU can make a difference:
💚 Double your impact → Every gift through Dec 31st will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000.
🎁 Win a prize package → Every donor of $20 or more is entered into a drawing for three epic prizes!
📣 Spread the word → Share SWEP’s mission by forwarding this newsletter to someone who cares.
🌎 Be part of the story → Help us adapt and continue empowering the next generation of environmental stewards.

#NatureAdapts #SoCanWe #SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #ClimateAction #SupportNonprofits #GiveBack #CommunityImpact #FutureStewards #MatchYourDonation

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♻️ Tip of the Week from Kings Beach Elementary’s Green Team! ♻️

Want to make your holidays a little greener? 🌱🎁 Watch the video to see how our Green Team suggests reducing holiday waste—and get inspired to make simple, sustainable choices this season! 💚🌎

@kbelions Kings Beach Elementary School

#TipOfTheWeek #GreenTeam #TahoeLakeElementary #SustainableHolidays #ReduceWaste #YouthLeadership #EcoTips

♻️ Tip of the Week from Kings Beach Elementary’s Green Team! ♻️

Want to make your holidays a little greener? 🌱🎁 Watch the video to see how our Green Team suggests reducing holiday waste—and get inspired to make simple, sustainable choices this season! 💚🌎

@kbelions Kings Beach Elementary School

#TipOfTheWeek #GreenTeam #TahoeLakeElementary #SustainableHolidays #ReduceWaste #YouthLeadership #EcoTips

SWEP is dancing with gratitude—for our work, our students, and most of all, YOU. 💚❄️
Consider this our official SWEP Snow Dance (x7!).

Want to help call in the snow?
✨ Post your snow dance to Facebook or Instagram and tag us!

Let’s get creative and celebrate the season together! 🎶☃️

#SWEPSnowDance #FestiveFun #HolidayCheer #DanceWithSWEP #CommunityJoy #CelebrateTheSeason #GratitudeInMotion #StudentEmpowerment #SustainabilityCelebration #SnowDanceChallenge #WinterVibes #EcoFun #GetCreative #ShareTheJoy

SWEP is dancing with gratitude—for our work, our students, and most of all, YOU. 💚❄️
Consider this our official SWEP Snow Dance (x7!).

Want to help call in the snow?
✨ Post your snow dance to Facebook or Instagram and tag us!

Let’s get creative and celebrate the season together! 🎶☃️

#SWEPSnowDance #FestiveFun #HolidayCheer #DanceWithSWEP #CommunityJoy #CelebrateTheSeason #GratitudeInMotion #StudentEmpowerment #SustainabilityCelebration #SnowDanceChallenge #WinterVibes #EcoFun #GetCreative #ShareTheJoy

♻️✨ Trashion Takes the Stage! ✨♻️

Last week, High School Envirolution Club members from North Tahoe and Truckee High Schools wowed audiences at Tahoe Lake and Kings Beach Elementary Schools with their Trashion Shows! Green Team members from each elementary school joined in to help share sustainability messages.

Each outfit wasn’t just stylish—it was paired with environmentally-centered outreach, teaching students about sustainability, conservation, recycling, and reducing waste and consumption. 💚🌍

A huge thank-you to all the students, staff, and schools who made these events unforgettable—and to The Burrito Window in Kings Beach for generously donating burritos to fuel our Envirolution students! 🌯✨

@truckeehigh @northtahoehs @truckeeelementary @kbelions @burritowindowlaketahoe

#TrashionShow #TrashionTakesTheStage #SustainableFashion #StudentLeaders #EnvirolutionClub #ZeroWaste #SWEP #EcoCreativity #TrashToTreasure #TruckeeHighSchool #NorthTahoeHighSchool #TahoeLakeElementary #KingsBeachElementary #YouthImpact #GreenSchools #EnvironmentalEducation

♻️✨ Trashion Takes the Stage! ✨♻️

Last week, High School Envirolution Club members from North Tahoe and Truckee High Schools wowed audiences at Tahoe Lake and Kings Beach Elementary Schools with their Trashion Shows! Green Team members from each elementary school joined in to help share sustainability messages.

Each outfit wasn’t just stylish—it was paired with environmentally-centered outreach, teaching students about sustainability, conservation, recycling, and reducing waste and consumption. 💚🌍

A huge thank-you to all the students, staff, and schools who made these events unforgettable—and to The Burrito Window in Kings Beach for generously donating burritos to fuel our Envirolution students! 🌯✨

@truckeehigh @northtahoehs @truckeeelementary @kbelions @burritowindowlaketahoe

#TrashionShow #TrashionTakesTheStage #SustainableFashion #StudentLeaders #EnvirolutionClub #ZeroWaste #SWEP #EcoCreativity #TrashToTreasure #TruckeeHighSchool #NorthTahoeHighSchool #TahoeLakeElementary #KingsBeachElementary #YouthImpact #GreenSchools #EnvironmentalEducation

SWEP isn’t in the trash business—we’re in the empowerment business. ✨

Together with TTUSD and our community partners, we’re helping students rethink waste and lead the way toward a more sustainable future. 🌍♻️

From reusable trays to composting and food recovery, small changes are creating big impact across our school communities.
Read more at the link in bio.

#SustainableSchools #WasteReduction #ZeroWaste #SWEP #TTUSD #TruckeeTahoeAirport #SustainabilityEducation #GreenSchools #CompostRecycling #FoodRecovery #EcoLeaders #EnvironmentalEducation #WasteWise #CommunityPartners #KeepTruckeeGreen #TruckeeTahoe #ClimateAction #LeadByExample #ThinkBeforeYouThrow #EcoMindset #SustainableFuture

SWEP isn’t in the trash business—we’re in the empowerment business. ✨

Together with TTUSD and our community partners, we’re helping students rethink waste and lead the way toward a more sustainable future. 🌍♻️

From reusable trays to composting and food recovery, small changes are creating big impact across our school communities.
Read more at the link in bio.

#SustainableSchools #WasteReduction #ZeroWaste #SWEP #TTUSD #TruckeeTahoeAirport #SustainabilityEducation #GreenSchools #CompostRecycling #FoodRecovery #EcoLeaders #EnvironmentalEducation #WasteWise #CommunityPartners #KeepTruckeeGreen #TruckeeTahoe #ClimateAction #LeadByExample #ThinkBeforeYouThrow #EcoMindset #SustainableFuture

🎉 Happy Birthday, Missy!

Wishing a wonderful birthday to our incredible Executive Director, whose leadership, vision, and passion for sustainability keep SWEP growing and thriving. Your guidance inspires all of us every day, and we hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, and celebration! 🌱🎂

#HappyBirthdayMissy #LeadershipInAction #SWEPLeader #EcoChampion #InspiringChange #SustainableFuture #TeamSWEP #GreenVision #CelebrateLeadership

🎉 Happy Birthday, Missy!

Wishing a wonderful birthday to our incredible Executive Director, whose leadership, vision, and passion for sustainability keep SWEP growing and thriving. Your guidance inspires all of us every day, and we hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, and celebration! 🌱🎂

#HappyBirthdayMissy #LeadershipInAction #SWEPLeader #EcoChampion #InspiringChange #SustainableFuture #TeamSWEP #GreenVision #CelebrateLeadership

🎉 Happy Birthday, Nick!

Our incredible Field Instructor—and the man behind our SWEP parties—is out in the field every day inspiring students and making sustainability fun. Nick, we hope your day is as awesome and spirited as you are! 🌿🎂

#HappyBirthdayNick #FieldInstructorExtraordinaire #SWEPFun #PartyCaptainNick #EcoHero #StudentInspiration #SustainabilityRocks

🎉 Happy Birthday, Nick!

Our incredible Field Instructor—and the man behind our SWEP parties—is out in the field every day inspiring students and making sustainability fun. Nick, we hope your day is as awesome and spirited as you are! 🌿🎂

#HappyBirthdayNick #FieldInstructorExtraordinaire #SWEPFun #PartyCaptainNick #EcoHero #StudentInspiration #SustainabilityRocks

🌎 Sustainability Clubs are off to a great start!

Students are already hard at work on their first bulletin board of the year. Take a peek at your school’s to see their ideas come to life. Their creativity and passion for a greener future are inspiring! 🌿📌

#SustainabilityClubs #GreenTeam #EcoAction #Envirolution #GreenSchools #StudentLeaders #BulletinBoardInspiration #GoGreen #ClimateAction #SchoolSpirit

🌎 Sustainability Clubs are off to a great start!

Students are already hard at work on their first bulletin board of the year. Take a peek at your school’s to see their ideas come to life. Their creativity and passion for a greener future are inspiring! 🌿📌

#SustainabilityClubs #GreenTeam #EcoAction #Envirolution #GreenSchools #StudentLeaders #BulletinBoardInspiration #GoGreen #ClimateAction #SchoolSpirit

📅 Mark Your Calendar: Giving Tuesday is December 2!

We’re launching our end-of-year fundraising campaign: 🌱 Nature adapts. So can WE. 🌱

🎯 Our goal: Raise $40,000 by December 31st

Here’s how your gift can make double the impact this season:
💸 Every donation doubled—up to $20K!
🎿 Enter to win amazing prizes with your donation
🌎 Support our work to adapt and thrive in changing times

Learn more at our link in bio. Let’s rise to the challenge—together!

#GivingTuesday #GiveBackTahoe #NatureAdapts #CommunityResilience #DoubleYourImpact

📅 Mark Your Calendar: Giving Tuesday is December 2!

We’re launching our end-of-year fundraising campaign: 🌱 Nature adapts. So can WE. 🌱

🎯 Our goal: Raise $40,000 by December 31st

Here’s how your gift can make double the impact this season:
💸 Every donation doubled—up to $20K!
🎿 Enter to win amazing prizes with your donation
🌎 Support our work to adapt and thrive in changing times

Learn more at our link in bio. Let’s rise to the challenge—together!

#GivingTuesday #GiveBackTahoe #NatureAdapts #CommunityResilience #DoubleYourImpact

We are excited to team up with Jack Johnson as an All At Once Non-Profit Partner on his 2026 Summer Tour! Come see us at the Village Green in Stateline, NV at the Lake Tahoe Amphitheater at Caesars Republic on September 6, 2026 to connect, learn, and take action with us! 🎶💙

All At Once is Jack’s social action network connecting nonprofits with people who want to take action and give back to their community. All At Once promotes sustainable & equitable food systems, plastic free initiatives, healthy watersheds and more! 🌎

Get involved at allatonce.org and learn more about the tour at ➡️ jackjohnsonmusic.com

#AAOPlasticFree #AAOLocalFood #SURFILMUSIC #PartnersInSustainability #SWEP

We are excited to team up with Jack Johnson as an All At Once Non-Profit Partner on his 2026 Summer Tour! Come see us at the Village Green in Stateline, NV at the Lake Tahoe Amphitheater at Caesars Republic on September 6, 2026 to connect, learn, and take action with us! 🎶💙

All At Once is Jack’s social action network connecting nonprofits with people who want to take action and give back to their community. All At Once promotes sustainable & equitable food systems, plastic free initiatives, healthy watersheds and more! 🌎

Get involved at allatonce.org and learn more about the tour at ➡️ jackjohnsonmusic.com

#AAOPlasticFree #AAOLocalFood #SURFILMUSIC #PartnersInSustainability #SWEP

📅 Countdown: Two Weeks to Go!

Giving Tuesday is just 14 days away — mark your calendars for December 2nd! 🌱

This year, your support will help bridge funding gaps created as partners have shifted their grantmaking. Stay tuned for details on doubling your gift and the prizes up for grabs! ✨

💡 Tip: Set a reminder, tell your friends, and get ready to make a difference!

#GivingTuesday #Countdown #TwoWeeksToGo #DoubleYourImpact #SupportLocal #NatureMatters

📅 Countdown: Two Weeks to Go!

Giving Tuesday is just 14 days away — mark your calendars for December 2nd! 🌱

This year, your support will help bridge funding gaps created as partners have shifted their grantmaking. Stay tuned for details on doubling your gift and the prizes up for grabs! ✨

💡 Tip: Set a reminder, tell your friends, and get ready to make a difference!

#GivingTuesday #Countdown #TwoWeeksToGo #DoubleYourImpact #SupportLocal #NatureMatters

🌲 Did you know our community is leading the way in forest resilience?

With support from the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation’s Forest Futures grant and the Martis Fund—a collaborative project of Martis Camp landowners, DMB/Highlands Group (developers of Martis Camp), Mountain Area Preservation Foundation (MAP), and Sierra Watch—SWEP’s contribution to the inaugural Fire Ready Truckee Tahoe event in July 2025 sparked education, action, and connection. 🙌

➡ Read the full story in our blog!

@ttcfgives @martiscamp

#ForestResilience #FireReadyTruckeeTahoe #CommunityAction #ForestFutures #MartisFund #TahoeTruckee #WildfirePreparedness #STEAMEducation #EnvironmentalAction #CommunityConnection #SustainableForests #VolunteerImpact #ProtectOurForests

🌲 Did you know our community is leading the way in forest resilience?

With support from the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation’s Forest Futures grant and the Martis Fund—a collaborative project of Martis Camp landowners, DMB/Highlands Group (developers of Martis Camp), Mountain Area Preservation Foundation (MAP), and Sierra Watch—SWEP’s contribution to the inaugural Fire Ready Truckee Tahoe event in July 2025 sparked education, action, and connection. 🙌

➡ Read the full story in our blog!

@ttcfgives @martiscamp

#ForestResilience #FireReadyTruckeeTahoe #CommunityAction #ForestFutures #MartisFund #TahoeTruckee #WildfirePreparedness #STEAMEducation #EnvironmentalAction #CommunityConnection #SustainableForests #VolunteerImpact #ProtectOurForests

🌊 Truckee River Day Fair Highlights!
Hands-on learning, local partnerships, and community action—all in one inspiring day! 💙

🌊 Truckee River Day Fair Highlights!
Hands-on learning, local partnerships, and community action—all in one inspiring day! 💙

💚 Safety never looked so good! 🩺✨

SWEP staff sharpened our CPR skills — making sure we’re ready to keep our students and community safe in every classroom and on every trail! 💪

Huge thanks to our amazing instructor for making life-saving training fun, engaging, and hands-on! 🙌💚

#SWEP #CPRTraining #FirstAid #AED #SafetyFirst #TeamSWEP #OutdoorEducation #AlwaysLearning

💚 Safety never looked so good! 🩺✨

SWEP staff sharpened our CPR skills — making sure we’re ready to keep our students and community safe in every classroom and on every trail! 💪

Huge thanks to our amazing instructor for making life-saving training fun, engaging, and hands-on! 🙌💚

#SWEP #CPRTraining #FirstAid #AED #SafetyFirst #TeamSWEP #OutdoorEducation #AlwaysLearning

🐾 Defensible Space Stewardship Day with Heart! 🌲💚

Truckee Elementary 3rd grade students spent the day caring for both our forests and furry friends! One group cleared brush near the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, helping create safer, more fire-resilient spaces 🔥, while the other crafted homemade dog toys from old t-shirts and tennis balls 🎾 — spreading love (and wagging tails!) all around. Then they swapped so everyone could lend a hand to both causes.

From reducing flammable debris in shared spaces to brightening a shelter dog’s day, these students showed what it means to care for all members of our community. 💕🐶🌎

@truckeeelementary @humanesocietytt @truckeefire

#SWEP #DefensibleSpace #TruckeeElementary #HumaneSocietyTruckeeTahoe #YouthStewardship #CommunityCare #WildfirePreparedness #LoveOurPlanetLoveOurPets

🐾 Defensible Space Stewardship Day with Heart! 🌲💚

Truckee Elementary 3rd grade students spent the day caring for both our forests and furry friends! One group cleared brush near the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, helping create safer, more fire-resilient spaces 🔥, while the other crafted homemade dog toys from old t-shirts and tennis balls 🎾 — spreading love (and wagging tails!) all around. Then they swapped so everyone could lend a hand to both causes.

From reducing flammable debris in shared spaces to brightening a shelter dog’s day, these students showed what it means to care for all members of our community. 💕🐶🌎

@truckeeelementary @humanesocietytt @truckeefire

#SWEP #DefensibleSpace #TruckeeElementary #HumaneSocietyTruckeeTahoe #YouthStewardship #CommunityCare #WildfirePreparedness #LoveOurPlanetLoveOurPets

🌲 Students in Action for a Healthier Watershed!

At this year’s Truckee River Day, Envirolution Club students from North Tahoe and Truckee high schools, along with proud alumni and a student from South Tahoe high school, teamed up to restore the Coldstream area of the Truckee River watershed. 💪🌎

Our crew focused on forest thinning, removing small conifers from aspen stands to help promote healthier, more resilient forest ecosystems and protect sensitive habitat areas.

It’s inspiring to see our youth—and future environmental leaders—coming together to protect the places we all love. 💚

@trwcnews @truckeehighschool @northtahoehs @southtahoehs

#TruckeeRiverDay #EnvirolutionClub #WatershedStewardship #StudentAction #SierraWatershedEducationPartnerships #ForestHealth #AspenRestoration #CommunityInAction

🌲 Students in Action for a Healthier Watershed!

At this year’s Truckee River Day, Envirolution Club students from North Tahoe and Truckee high schools, along with proud alumni and a student from South Tahoe high school, teamed up to restore the Coldstream area of the Truckee River watershed. 💪🌎

Our crew focused on forest thinning, removing small conifers from aspen stands to help promote healthier, more resilient forest ecosystems and protect sensitive habitat areas.

It’s inspiring to see our youth—and future environmental leaders—coming together to protect the places we all love. 💚

@trwcnews @truckeehighschool @northtahoehs @southtahoehs

#TruckeeRiverDay #EnvirolutionClub #WatershedStewardship #StudentAction #SierraWatershedEducationPartnerships #ForestHealth #AspenRestoration #CommunityInAction

💧 It’s feedback like this that makes our hearts sing!

“Just wanted to let you know my first grader at Truckee El was singing a song (with hand movements!) about water, clouds, and precipitation! When I asked where he learned it, he said, ‘At school.’ I asked if someone came to talk to the class, and he said, ‘Yes, Sierra Watershed.’ I was so excited to hear that!!”

We love seeing our lessons come to life in the classroom—and in your homes! 🌊✨

@truckeeelementary

#SWEP #STEAMEducation #WaterIsLife #TruckeeTahoe #HandsOnLearning

💧 It’s feedback like this that makes our hearts sing!

“Just wanted to let you know my first grader at Truckee El was singing a song (with hand movements!) about water, clouds, and precipitation! When I asked where he learned it, he said, ‘At school.’ I asked if someone came to talk to the class, and he said, ‘Yes, Sierra Watershed.’ I was so excited to hear that!!”

We love seeing our lessons come to life in the classroom—and in your homes! 🌊✨

@truckeeelementary

#SWEP #STEAMEducation #WaterIsLife #TruckeeTahoe #HandsOnLearning

🌟 Welcome, Sarah Caldwell!

We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Caldwell to the SWEP Board! Growing up in Reno with Lake Tahoe as her playground shaped her lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship.

From studying fisheries at UNR to managing marine resources along the Pacific Coast, and now working on wildfire resilience in the Sierra, Sarah brings a wealth of experience and passion to our Board. She’s excited to help advance SWEP’s mission to promote stewardship by connecting students to their local community and environment.

Head to our website to read more about Sarah and our full board of incredible members! 🌿💧

#SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #YouthInNature #BoardWelcome #StewardshipInAction

🌟 Welcome, Sarah Caldwell!

We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Caldwell to the SWEP Board! Growing up in Reno with Lake Tahoe as her playground shaped her lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship.

From studying fisheries at UNR to managing marine resources along the Pacific Coast, and now working on wildfire resilience in the Sierra, Sarah brings a wealth of experience and passion to our Board. She’s excited to help advance SWEP’s mission to promote stewardship by connecting students to their local community and environment.

Head to our website to read more about Sarah and our full board of incredible members! 🌿💧

#SWEP #EnvironmentalEducation #YouthInNature #BoardWelcome #StewardshipInAction

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