As the crisp fall air settled in and the buzz of a new school year kicked off, students gathered outside with one shared mission. And no,...

Why is a healthy forest important? Is our forest healthy? Groups of students rotated through stations to dive deeper into these questions.

“I am working with SWEP and the Truckee Fire District today. It makes me feel more safe, like I am responsible; like I am making an act...

SWEP worked to reeducate local 3rd grade students about fire and forest management.

This year SWEP's FOREST⇌FIRE lesson included lessons on healthy forests, healthy vs. catastrophic wildfire, and defensible space.

A children's book that highlights the importance of healthy fire for the forest, wildlife and watershed to be used as a teaching aid.

As you can imagine, our Forest Health Field Day looked a little different this year, but for more reasons than just a global pandemic....

SWEP's 3 year educational, advocacy and art program about healthy forests and the relationship to wildfire.

Do you know all the plants in your backyard? Explore native plants in the Tahoe region with this outdoor SWEP Snippet!

Do you know what is living in your backyard? How many types of trees? This snippet explores the variety of plants in your backyard!

What kind of trees are in your backyard? Learn how to identify common Tahoe evergreen tree species through this fun activity.

An exploration of the communication between trees and plants & an opportunity to add to the conversation by planting your own sugar pine.

With witches and wizards, foxes and pirates, SWEP taught 120 seventh graders from North Tahoe School about how to ascertain if the forest is