Now that we have a little snow,  my volunteering for the 5th Grade Environmental Education Program, Winter Trek Express, has started. The U.S. Forest Service, Heavenly Mountain Resort, the City of South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation are proud sponsors of this awesome opportunity for students (and volunteers).

This 3+hour environmental education program takes place at 9,000 ft elevation at the Heavenly Mountain Resort via a free Gondola ride from Stateline.
Forest Service rangers (me and Jenny) lead the class through the wilderness to learn snowshoe skills and discover winter adapting animals and signs of these animals.
Students fulfill science, language, social science and physical education requirements for 5th grade curriculum during the program.
Kathyrn Reed, of the Lake Tahoe News, was there to report about this incredible program.

Having lunch at 9,000' with friends, helping students better know and appreciate Lake Tahoe, all while delighting in a gorgeous day... I cannot think of a more ideal way to spend a Thursday!