Preserving native oaks in Sierra focus of workshop

The public is invited to a free workshop on caring for native oaks in the central Sierra. Although native oaks generally increase property values, the University of California Cooperative Extension reports that their numbers are declining because of a variety of problems ranging from summer overwatering by people who put landscaping under them to those who bulldoze the plants out of fear that conservation laws could limit development if there are... Read More

Oaks of the Central Sierra: Care & Prevention

UCCE Central Sierra, with funding from the Renewable Resources Extension Act, presents a free public workshop on Thursday, August 15 to discuss the value of oaks and oak woodlands, the threats to California native oaks, and ways to help preserve and care for them, whether you live on a small city lot or a large ranch. The workshop will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the El Dorado County Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA.... Read More

Sierra Nevada Alliance’s 20th Anniversary Conference

A reminder to those interested in watershed issues in the Sierra. September 13-15, 2013 in beautiful South Lake Tahoe for our Annual Conference with keynote speaker Bill McKibben! A new workshop has been added, not even posted to the public yet – on the latest science behind climate change. Because you have expressed issues in water and watershed issues in the past, here are some workshops that may interest you: Protecting Agriculture in the... Read More

Come help CSERC on July 13th at Fiddler’s Green Meadow

We’re working at Fiddler’s Green Meadow to help with the ongoing restoration of this important meadow – and we need your help!  Hope you can join us! Julia Julia Stephens CSERC julias@cserc.org (209)586-7440 http://www.cserc.org/  Read More

Foothill Conservancy Fundraiser

Always a fun event and for a great benefit! Entertainment: Herb Boxhorn with Klaudia Promessi and Ensemble Meet the new director, Cecily Smith, and enjoy lots of wonderful food, wine and over 40 raffle/auction items. Hope to see you… Italian Picnic Ground,  Sunday,  July 14,  begins at 4 pm. Contact Susan Bragstad amadorolive@twinwolf.net for tickets and information or 267-5506  Read More

Help Your Community Radio – KQBM

KQBM FUNDRAISER SATURDAY JUNE 22 from 2pm to 10pm On the KQBM studio grounds in West Point 364 Main Street  for more info go to kqbm.org or call 209-293-7177  Read More

Supervisor Edson to hold town hall meeting

Supervisor Cliff Edson follows Supervisor Debbie Ponte’s lead in planning a town hall meeting with key county staff on hand to answer questions. Read Here: Calaveras Enterprise  Read More

The Annual Foothill Conservancy fundraising dinner is coming up July 14th

The Foothill Conservancy’s annual fundraising dinner will take place at the Italian Picnic grounds this year. Great food, fine wine, wonderful people, raffles & auctions, all for a good cause. Don’t miss it! For tickets, contact Susan Bragstad.  Read More

SAN ANDREAS – Town Hall Meeting

Hosted By District 1 Supervisor Cliff Edson Wednesday June 19, 2013 ~ 6pm to 8pm Open To The Public ~ FREE Refreshments Available San Andreas Town Hall, Church Street, San Andreas, CA No Formal Presentations ~ Opportunity to Meet representatives from County agencies and departments, CHP, CalFire, CCWD, Calaveras Public Utilities District, Chamber of Commerce, San Andreas Fire Department, County Sheriff, and local non- profit organizations, and Ask... Read More

Don’t miss the boat! Reserve your spot now for a June 23 benefit raft trip on the Mokelumne River

Celebrate the Mokelumne by rafting the river! See the section that would have been flooded if the Foothill Conservancy and partners had not stopped the expansion of Pardee Reservoir. On Sunday, June 23, O.A.R.S. will be running raft trips down the Electra-Middle Bar run of the Mokelumne River for the benefit of the Foothill Conservancy and our efforts to preserve and protect the river. The cost for the trips is $70 per person. This is a great opportunity... Read More