March 8th, 2010 by Amy Harris
Nevada as the Recycling Capital of the West?
By: Amy Harris
Jim Gibbons proposed a glossy new makeover for Nevada in his Feb. 8 state of the state address. “More new jobs and green jobs will come with the establishment of Nevada as the recycling capital of the west,” Gibbons said.
Transitioning the state from a gambling and divorce hub to a tech savvy recycling focal point would potentially help the state deal with extreme budget shortfalls with the creation of long-term green energy jobs. Read more
March 8th, 2010 by TahoeRimTrail
The summer trail season is fast approaching, though you wouldn’t know it with our recent storms! To prepare for a great summer, the TRTA is offering many training opportunities this spring. Learn how to build trail, become a hike leader, navigate in the snow, get certified in Wilderness First Aid and more! Check out the full list below for our exciting summer programs. Read more
March 4th, 2010 by vbelz
Tahoe City, CA – As part of a week of skiing and celebration, 25 active-duty U.S. soldiers and marines will hit the slopes Wednesday, March 17, Friday, March 19, and Saturday, March 20 for the Wounded Warrior Ability Camp at Disabled Sports USA Far West, located at Lake Tahoe’s Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, for ski and snowboard lessons. Read more
February 19th, 2010 by Martin Swinehart
Planting time is in full swing at McCarran Ranch and we need a solid crew of volunteers to help with the prep work for this project. This volunteer day will focus on the cutting/prepping of willows for future plantings at McCarran and other properties. The more of these that we can get prepped, the more we can plant in the next months. Come out and enjoy a beautiful day at McCarran Ranch, Sunday, Feb. 28th from 11am-2pm!
Email us at info@lifemorenatural.com if you would like to take part in this volunteer opportunity as part of our Action Rewards program.
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February 16th, 2010 by Allan Warren
Less than two years ago, Ben Johnson broke his neck while skiing in the World Telemark Skiing Competition in Girdwood, Alaska. Early on it seemed as though Ben would be lucky to walk, let alone ski again. Not only is he back on his skis and ready to compete again, he’s back to helping raise awareness and money for a disabled sports program in critical need. Read more