Wild Tahoe Festival: Tahoe untamed at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Wild Tahoe Festival returns to Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Saturday, June 13, bringing Tahoe’s wildlife to the forefront for a day of celebration, education and family-friendly fun.
“The festival features everything in Tahoe that’s wild, whether it’s flowers, birds, or mammals,” said Sarah Hockensmith, Outreach Director at Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS).
In collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service and the Great Basin Institute, TINS gives attendees a chance to connect with local wildlife and conservation organizations including Tallac Artist in Residence, California Conservation Corps., California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Little Hiker Bird, Aspen Hollow Nursery, Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance, South Tahoe Public Utility District, and more.
From hands-on activities, educational exhibits and interactive booths to guided bird and nature walks along the Rainbow Trail, the event is a perfect way to spend a beautiful spring day celebrating the Lake Tahoe Basin’s unique ecosystems.
“We encourage everybody to come out and go birdwatching with us,” Hockensmith said. “There’s going to be a live falconer, and a number of really great organizations offering information about Tahoe’s flora and fauna.”
For those interested in the festival’s bird walks, Hockensmith recommends arriving in the morning. “We started it earlier this year, so I think it will make for a better time to see more birds.”
Master falconer Marie Gaspari will be at this year’s Wild Tahoe Festival, allowing folks an up-close look at live birds of prey.
The Wild Tahoe Festival will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and aims to not only educate the public on local Tahoe ecology, but also aspires to get people excited and more curious about nature and stewardship.
“Come at any hour of the day for a wild time,” added Hockensmith. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a bird lover, or you’re looking to spend the day outside with your family, the event is sure to leave you with some great memories.
To learn more about the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, visit https://www.tinsweb.org.
The Taylor Creek Visitors Center is located at Visitor Center Road, CA-89 in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
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During mid-summer, walk the Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Trail to catch the wildflowers in full bloom.
Photo / Claire McArthur
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