Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts Lake Tahoe Bird Festival

 

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) will host the fourth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free family event from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.

The event includes guided bird walks along the Rainbow Trail every hour from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a bird art contest for all ages, information on migratory birds and spotting scope use, and a presentation by Master Falconer Marie Gaspari Crawford that includes live birds of prey.

Art submissions (photography, sculptures, drawing, paintings, etc.) for the bird art contest may be submitted to Rena Escobedo at rescobedo@fs.fed.us or dropped off before June 4, 2013, at the LTBMU office at 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.

In preparation for a Spanish-speaking bird walk at the Bird Festival, the LTBMU will offer Spanish-speaking parents and their children an opportunity to attend an owl survey in May. During this shared nature experience, participants will learn about the history of the Forest Service and the owl survey area. Participants will also learn about possible career choices by attending a night in the life of a wildlife biologist.

Additional participants of the Bird Festival include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California State Parks.

For a schedule of activities, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/BirdFestival and for more information about TINS, visit http://tinsweb.org/.

There are more details on the festival main page at this link.

And more details on the festival’s free, guided off-site bird walks at this link.

 

City of South Lake Tahoe offers Emergency Preparation Tips

 

Are you prepared for an emergency? The City of South Lake Tahoe offers Emergency Preparation Guides for community members. As part of the City’s initiative to increase communications, they are offering a 12 part monthly series during 2013 highlighting emergency preparedness. These useful tools help you be better prepared in the event of an emergency. Below is a list of emergency guides which have been released in 2013:

Month 1 – Creating a Family Disaster Plan
Month 2 – Emergency supplies
Month 3 – Preparing important documents
Month 4 – Utility safety
Month 5 – Preparing extended event supplies
Month 6 – Fire Safety

The guide also provides contact numbers for agencies located within City limits and throughout El Dorado County.

To receive these monthly Emergency Preparation Guides via e-mail or to your mobile device, make sure to sign up on the City’s website at www.cityofslt.us/signup.

Please CLICK HERE to see the Emergency Preparation Tips booklet.

 

576 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe CA

 

 

This lot is close to beaches and bike path. Nice level building site with 1378 square feet of coverage. Ipes score is 783 with 26% of 5301 square foot lot.

For more information and property details, this property is listed with the Souers Team.

Wildfire Awareness Week in South Lake Tahoe

 

Wildfire Awareness Week sparks an important time for homeowners in the Lake Tahoe Basin to reduce the risk of wildfire on their property and around their home. Join local fire protection agencies for a fun-filled Wildfire Awareness Week Kick-off event, Saturday, May 25th to learn about fire safety and creating defensible space. With a dry summer ahead, fire districts are reminding everyone that fuel reduction is not a “bunch of hot air,” and will be offering free tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting) to show the effects of recent wildfires as well as views of beautiful Lake Tahoe.

When: Saturday, May 25th, 8am – 12 pm

Where: MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa parking lot and adjacent Pony Express Field

What: Tethered hot air balloon rides, 8 – 11am (weather permitting); Pancake breakfast, 8 – 11:30am; Family fun zone with activities, Smokey Bear & firefighter photo opportunities.

Information booths featuring local fire protection services. Defensible space demonstrations, fire engines and exhibits. For more information on this fun family event and how to protect your home, visit: http://www.livingwithfire.info/wildfire-awareness-week or call (530) 542-2571

 

2170 Quinanetzin St, South Lake Tahoe CA

 

 

THIS HOME IS OFF THE MARKET. Please call if you are interested in a status update or similar properties.

Q on Q. Quintessential cabin on Quinanetzin with Quality throughout. This thoroughly remodeled chalet represents the epitome of the wow factor. The first impression comes from the privacy & beauty of the surroundings with CA Conservancy land on 3 sides and impressive views of Mt. Tallac. There isn’t an inch of this home that wasn’t lovingly restored or upgraded. The downstairs living area features an open view concept from the slate hearth & wood-burning fireplace to the granite counters of the kitchen and the dining area with a built-in buffet. Hardwood floors and open beam ceilings add to the overall ambiance. Down the hall is a classy guest bath with glass block & stone accents, a guest bedroom and a functional mudroom side entry. The staircase upward is a eloquent blend of slate, log and iron. Both bedrooms upstairs feature vaulted ceilings and scrumptious carpeting. The bath features inviting stone and rustic features. The expansive outdoor deck is a true entertaining joy.

For further information and details, this home is listed by the Souers Team.