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Happy California State Parks Week! You're invited to explore new experiences, nourish your well-being, support climate resilience, celebrate community and culture, and care for our shared land through our wonderful California State Parks. Here are some local events:

🌸Lake Tahoe’s Underwater Wonders: Exploring Tsunami-Built Boulder Ridges, June 12 at 1 pm: A live, virtual program where you can dive with State Park Interpreters to learn about tsunami-generated boulder ridges under Lake Tahoe's surface. Pre-registration is required.

🌸Old-Growth Forest Celebration, June 12: Sugar Pine Point State Park's old growth forest is being inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network. Celebrate with a guided nature walk to see those old giants.

🌸Howdy Neighbor! Open House, June 14: A free, fun-filled day of family-friendly activities and park exploration at Sugar Pine Point State Park!

🌸Guided Birding Walk, June 15: Take a guided walk with a knowledgeable birding enthusiast at Washoe Meadows State Park.

☀️ Have you planned your Tahoe summer yet? We've got you covered! Tickets are now live for our one-of-a-kind summer events—think full moon kayaking, live jazz, bluegrass concerts, and even history talks aboard a yacht. 🌊🎶

Best of all, every event supports our beautiful Tahoe parks. Donors get special pricing on select events, too! Bring a friend, the family, or someone new and fall in love with summer in Tahoe all over again. Events sell out fast, so grab your tickets now!

Seeking TLC for Donner!
Now that the 100+ year old Pioneer Monument has been fully restored, we're moving into Phase Two—and we need your help!

This Big Day of Giving, help us:
🌿 Improve ADA-accessible walking paths
🛑 Protect the monument from wear
👥 Create gathering spaces for schools and visitors
🌱 Reintroduce native plants to the site

Together with the Native Sons of the Golden West, your donation goes twice as far. Let’s bring this landscape back to life!

Big news for Emerald Bay! Vikingsholm Castle is getting a major restoration in summer 2025 to preserve its historic charm. While some areas around the building will be closed, tours will still be offered starting Memorial Day weekend. Work will focus on stabilizing the turret, chimneys, and repairing earthquake damage. Completion is expected by fall 2025.