Opportunities From: Keep Tahoe Blue

What we are doing: Join us for a hands-on restoration project at Marlette Creek, near Thunderbird Lodge on Lake Tahoe’s east shore. This site was restored in fall 2025 to improve water quality, stream function, riparian habitat, and fish habitat, and to reduce erosion and stormwater impacts from nearby roadways. After winter conditions, the area now needs additional planting and follow‑up care to help the restoration fully succeed.

As a volunteer, you’ll help with planting native vegetation and other restoration tasks that stabilize the stream bank, strengthen riparian habitat, and prevent further erosion. Work may also include assisting with adaptive management activities that support long‑term stream health, such as enhancing floodplain roughness or helping with light vegetation management under staff guidance.

This is a fun, hands‑on restoration event open to volunteers of all ages and skill levels. You’ll work alongside restoration professionals and fellow volunteers to make a meaningful impact on a Lake Tahoe watershed. No prior experience is required—tools, training, and support will be provided. Come prepared to get a little dirty and be part of restoring a healthier, more resilient stream ecosystem.

Parking location: Parking will be limited. Please carpool, if possible. More information to come on variety of parking locations available.

Meeting location: Chimney Beach Parking Area (Along Hwy 28 near Geo Whittell Rd, Carson City, NV)

Projects will include: 

TBD

Sign up:

Click the blue "Sign Up" button to sign up.Volunteers under 18 - will need to create a volunteer account and provide a guardian email to complete the waiver online.  Volunteers under 13 - will need to provide a guardian email to create a volunteer account and complete the waiver online.

Timeline:

9 am – 12 pm – Volunteers will work on their chosen restoration project. Volunteers will choose a project at check-in. Projects will range from easy to more challenging. 12 – 1 pm – Lunch for volunteers and partners. Everyone will come back together to celebrate all the hard work completed! The celebration will include: Lunch Giveaways

What to bring: Sturdy boots/closed-toed shoes (tall waterproof boots or waders if you have them), long pants that can get dirty, sunglasses, work gloves (if you have them), a full reusable water bottle, and any special snacks you may want.

We provide: Project equipment, gloves and other safety gear, training, drinks, snacks, lunch and giveaways.

Partners: Nevada Tahoe Conservation District & USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

For questions, please email Julie@keeptahoeblue.org.

What we are doing: Volunteer Leads play a key role in supporting the Spring Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day at Marlette Creek on Lake Tahoe’s east shore. This project focuses on planting native vegetation and completing follow‑up restoration work to stabilize the stream bank, reduce erosion, and support long‑term stream health.

As a Volunteer Lead, you’ll work alongside staff to help facilitate the restoration activities and ensure the day runs smoothly. This may include helping welcome volunteers, providing basic task guidance, answering questions, and assisting with overall flow and organization at the site.

This role is ideal for volunteers who are comfortable taking on light leadership responsibilities and supporting both staff and fellow volunteers in a hands‑on outdoor setting. Prior Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day or restoration work experience is helpful but not required—training, tools, and staff support will be provided.

Parking location: Parking will be limited please carpool, if possible. More information to come on variety of parking locations available.

Meeting location: Chimney Beach Parking Area (Along Hwy 28 near Geo Whittell Rd, Carson City, NV)

Projects will include: 

TBD

Sign up:

Click the blue "Sign Up" button to sign up.Volunteers under 18 - will need to create a volunteer account and provide a guardian email to complete the waiver online.  Volunteers under 13 - will need to provide a guardian email to create a volunteer account and complete the waiver online.

Timeline:

8 am – 12 pm – Volunteers will work on their chosen restoration project. Volunteers will choose a project at check-in. Projects will range from easy to more challenging. 12 – 1 pm – Lunch for volunteers and partners. Everyone will come back together to celebrate all the hard work completed! The celebration will include: Lunch Giveaways

What to bring: Sturdy boots/closed-toed shoes (tall waterproof boots or waders if you have them), long pants that can get dirty, sunglasses, work gloves (if you have them), a full reusable water bottle, and any special snacks you may want.

We provide: Project equipment, gloves and other safety gear, training, drinks, snacks, lunch and giveaways.

Partners: Nevada Tahoe Conservation District & USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

For questions, please email Julie@keeptahoeblue.org.