Thursday June 21, 2018 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for a workday maintaining the Independence Trail. We will address drainage issues on the west trail, improve the picnic area, and remove a dilapidated structure near Rush Creek. Meet at the Independence Trail on Highway 49. The trailhead is located about 6 miles west of Nevada City. Be prepared for work parties by…
Thursday June 28, 2018 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join BYLT as we continue to build the new Wolf Creek Trail in Grass Valley. Meet us at 556 Freeman Lane in Grass Valley. Park in front of the wastewater treatment plant. Please come prepared for work parties by wearing comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, bring water, a lunch/snack, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray…
Thursday June 28, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
When: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28 Where: Inn Town Campground, 9 Kidder Court, Nevada City Cost: $10 per family, includes S’mores! Bring Your Own Picnic Dinner Maps, Outdoor Gear & Merchandise The 2018 Fireside Chat Series continues at the Inn Town Campground with a Family Gathering. For tens of thousands of years, families…
Saturday June 30, 2018 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for this Get Outside Trek, a free series for the public as we explore Adam Ryan Preserve and the Alan Thiesen Trail. Well known and loved by locals around Alta Sierra, this trail loop features a hill with a park-like forest, small meadows, and some nice views. The conservation and trail easements that…
Saturday July 14, 2018 9:30 am - 11:30 am
This summer, the Junior Conservationists will head into the high country for a special line-up of treks that are sure to delight the whole family. For our second outing in the summer series, we’ll head to Sierra Discovery Trail to re-unite with Wildlife Biologist Jessica Abbot. Jessica works for the Institute for Wildlife Studies, a…
Saturday August 11, 2018 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Junior Conservationists continue the BYLT summer series in the high country with a trip to Flora Lake near Donner Summit on August 11. This special outing follows a segment of the Pacific Crest Trail near Donner summit and includes a swim in Flora Lake and a great view of Donner Lake. A conservationist is someone…
Saturday August 18, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 2 – 4 miles based on the fitness level and desire of the group Cost: Free! Meeting Location: Gracie Road Trailhead: Take either Gracie Road or Banner Lava Cap Road easterly from Nevada City. The west end of the trail is accessible from the parking area on Gracie Road about 700 feet northwest…
Saturday September 22, 2018 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Bear Yuba Land Trust for an end-of-summer Gala to be held outdoors under the oaks at one of the most spectacular permanently protected agricultural lands in Nevada County, Linden Lea Ranch. Support land conservation and nature programming while experiencing the beauty of one of the most important conserved ranches in our community. Chef Emily…
Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where to Meet: Hirschman Trail Trailhead: Take Highway 49 west toward Downieville past the Nevada County Government Center and turn right on Cement Hill Road. Go 0.1 mile and turn left into the unpaved driveway at 115 Cement Hill Road. and park in the small parking area. Do not go farther down the residential driveway…
