Building on our Legacy: The Sierra State Parks Foundation seeks new Executive Director Rounding out its 49th year, the Sierra State Parks Foundation looks back fondly on almost five decades of philanthropy and community building. It began when a scrappy, local grassroots group of women resolved to save the impending demolition of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion…
Bluegrass overlooking “Big Blue!” A bluegrass benefit concert supporting our Tahoe State Parks! Jam to professional live bluegrass bands overlooking the Big Blue at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Tasty food vendors, beer, and wine are available for purchase. Bring your low-back chairs, flashlights, and warm clothing. Parking is $10. Doors open at 4 pm.…
August 5 @ 4:00pm – 8:00pm $35 A bluegrass benefit concert supporting our Tahoe State Parks! Jam with family and friends to professional live bluegrass bands overlooking the Big Blue at Sugar Pine Point State Park. These amazing bands will get you on your feet, dancing and singing along! Tasty food vendors, beer, and wine are available…
We are excited to announce the 2021 Virtual Earth Day Art Contest! Through the contest, we hope to spark the creativity of all those who love the Lake Tahoe – Donner region. The contest will run from March 25th until April 16th. Winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22nd. This year’s contest theme is “Recreate Responsibly.” Through…
Sierra Speaker Series: “Putting California on the Map” with David Carle Complimentary refreshments will be served, with beverages available for purchase. A $5 donation is suggested for this free program. Parking is free after 5pm. Putting California on the Map, von Schmidt’s Lines is the biography of Alexey W. von Schmidt, ’49er, surveyor and civil…
Sierra Speaker Series: Fibs, Fakes, Falsehoods – Mistaken Tahoe with David Antonucci Complimentary refreshments will be served, with beverages available for purchase. A $5 donation is suggested for this free program. Parking is free after 5pm. Join presenter David C. Antonucci, author, and professional speaker, as he explores some of the so-called facts about Lake…
Join Sierra State Parks Foundation for some family fun! They’re celebrating the community and pioneer spirit with an activity-packed day: Family and Craft Activities Guided History and Nature Walks Store Specials with Free Gift Wrapping Storytelling and Photo Booth Live music from Richard Blair Free Hot Cocoa, Cider, and Holiday Cookies AND SO MUCH MORE!…
Sierra Speaker Series: “Trilogy: Chinese Railroad Workers, From Donner to Central Valley,” A Min Zhou Film The Sierra State Parks Foundation is very pleased to offer a film premiere of “Trilogy: Chinese Railroad Workers, From Donner to Central Valley” by Min Zhou. Follow Min’s travels from California’s Central Valley to Utah’s Salt Lake City as…
Sierra Speaker Series: The Art & Science of Northern California Architecture with Todd Mather The Sierra State Parks Foundation is very pleased to offer a presentation by Todd Mather, TGM Architect. To survive, Man needs food, water and shelter. From this root, delicious food and artisan waters have sustained the artistic side of sustenance. Architecture…