Summer 2011
A copy of this summer's schedule to print or save is here.
"Wonders of Nature" Family Film Nights - viewing the acclaimed PBS series, Planet Earth
Wednesdays, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th , and October 5th.
TD Northwoods Clubhouse, 6:30pm
Big-screen viewings will begin at 6:30 in the central, common area of the clubhouse on the first Wednesday of the month, June - October. You are welcome to come early and get dinner or snacks from Pizza on the Hill and eat as you watch. Film segments to be shown include Mountains, Deserts, Ice Worlds, Deep Ocean, Shallow Sea, Great Plains, Jungles, Fresh Water, Seasonal Forests, and Caves.
Saturday, June 25, 10:00am - noon - Hike:
The Geology, Ecology, and
History of Donner Lake
Prof. Derek Larson, Sierra College
Meet at Rainbow Bridge overlook, Old Highway 40, above Donner Lake
Friday, July 22nd 6:30 for 7:00pm:
Truckee River Basin and Wetlands Overview
Dr. Michael Josselyn
Meet at the TD Club House for refreshments at 6:30 with program beginning at 7:00
The Truckee Watershed historically has experienced timber harvests, clearing for agriculture,
filling and alteration of wetlands, the introduction of invasive species and development in
flood plains. On Friday evening Dr. Michael Josselyn will discuss specific Truckee watershed issues,
relevant also to Tahoe Donner's wetlands, and the multiple restoration challenges for a system that
encompasses alpine to desert biomes.
Saturday, July 23rd 8:30am:
Tahoe Donner Wetlands Field Walk
Micki Kelley, Kelley Biological Consulting, Truckee
Meet at the Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center for a two hour walk.
Join Micki for a walk through Tahoe Donner's wetlands and become acquainted with our
unique wetland environment, its natural history and importance, and learn some of the flora.
Micki has served as a consultant for Tahoe Donner in wetland analysis and restoration projects.
Wednesday, August 17th 6:30pm for 7:00pm:
Climate and Weather in the Tahoe Basin: Past and Future
Mark McLaughlin, award-winning author, speaker, and photographer
Click here for Mark's website.
Meet at the TD Lodge Banquet room for refreshments at 6:30, program beginning at 7:00
This will be a dynamic, informative talk on the Truckee area's weather history since the Donner Party,
including the effects from El Nino and La Nina weather events, both in the past and projected over
the next several years. Mark will also talk about the occurrence and stability of the Pacific
pressure ridge that causes our stormy weather.
Wednesday, September 14th - 6:30pm for 7:00pm:
Geothermal Heat Pumps: Renewable Heating and Cooling for your Truckee Home
Matt Miller, President of GBL Geothermal, Reno, NV
Meet at the TD Club House for refreshments at 6:30 with program beginning at 7:00
Did you know that no matter where you live, you can use the ground on your own property to
completely heat, cool, and provide hot water to your home? Instead of burning fuel to heat
your home, a Geothermal Heat Pump moves heat energy from the ground into your home in the
winter providing you with a renewable way to heat a home or building of any size. In the
summer, the process reverses and heat in your home is moved to the ground. Matt Miller
will describe how we can use the dirt right under our feet to help make the Tahoe Donner
area more sustainable and energy independent.
Wednesday evening, October 12th - 6:30 for 7:00:
How Truckee Is Going Green
- 4th Annual Update
Truckee Donner P.U.D., 11570 Donner Pass Road
Meet at 6:30 for refreshments with program beginning at 7:00
The following speakers will present significant steps taken during the last year by the Town of
Truckee, TDPUD, and the Tahoe Donner Homeowners Association toward long-range sustainability
plans for Truckee and Tahoe Donner, including current energy and water conservation
initiatives, facility upgrades, and energy/cost-saving strategies.
•Tahoe Donner Association - Robb Etnyre, General Manager
•Town of Truckee - Tony Lashbrook, City Manager
•Truckee Donner Public Utility District - Steven Poncelet, Public Information and Conservation Manager
A copy of this summer's schedule to print or save is here.
