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SUMMARY:Trail Talk Panel Discussion: The Tahoe Rim Trail Expedition | Tracking Plastic Pollution from Trail to Lake
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nEvent Overview\nWhat: Trail Talk Panel Discussion: The Tahoe Rim Trail Expedition | Tracking Plastic Pollution from Trail to Lake\nWhere: Keep Tahoe Blue \nDate: Thursday\, Aug. 27th\nTime: 3:30 PM Reception with Lite Snacks and Beverages|4:00 PM-6:00 PM Panel Discussion \nJoin us for an eye-opening evening exploring how high-elevation science\, outdoor recreation\, and watershed protection collide on the 174-mile Tahoe Rim Trail. \nWhen we look up at snowcapped peaks or out across pristine alpine meadows\, we see untouched wilderness. But even in our most remote backcountry\, invisible human footprints remain. \nThe Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA)\, in partnership with the 5 Gyres Institute and Keep Tahoe Blue\, invites you to a special Trail Talk Panel Discussion on the Tahoe Rim Trail Microplastics Expedition| 5 Gyres’ first-ever land-based\, high-elevation scientific expedition. \nLearn how a dedicated team of researchers\, outdoor advocates\, and citizen science volunteers covered the entire 174-mile loop to collect multi-medium samples. Capturing microplastics in air\, soil\, and backcountry waters. Discover what this groundbreaking research reveals about synthetic gear shedding\, atmospheric transport\, and how plastic pollution makes its way from high-ridge trails straight down into Lake Tahoe. \nWhat to Expect\n\n3:30 PM – Reception: Enjoy complimentary light beverages and a curated charcuterie spread before the presentation.\n4:00 PM – Panel Discussion: Hear directly from field scientists\, watershed advocates\, and microplastic scientist on field logistics\, initial findings\, and real-world solutions.\nInteractive Q&A: Ask your burning questions about gear\, micro-LNT practices\, and how to get involved as a backcountry citizen scientist.\nMeet the Panelists\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\nRole & Organization\n\n\nExpertise Highlight\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Victoria Fulfer\n\nMicroplastics Scientist\, 5 Gyres Institute\nExpedition Lead\, Global Microplastic Research\, & Multi-Medium Field Sampling\n\n\n\nLaura Patten\n\nNatural Resource Director\, Keep Tahoe Blue\nWatershed Protection\, Science-Based Policy\, & Local Conservation Impact\n\n\n\nDr. Rachel Kozloski\n\nPostdoctoral Researcher\, UNR / DRI\nEnvironmental Chemistry & Microplastic Analysis\n\n\n\nColleen Hoffman (Facilitator)\n\nEngagement Manager\, Tahoe Rim Trail Association\nTRTA Project Facilitator\, Backcountry Logistics\, & Trail Stewardship\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nLaura Patten\nNatural Resource Director\nKeep Tahoe Blue\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nDr. Victoria Fulfer\nMicroplastics Scientist\nThe 5 Gyres Institute\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nRachel Kozloski\nPostdoctoral Researcher\nDRI Microplastics and Environmental Chemistry Lab\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFor more information about the Trail Talk\, contact colleenh@tahoerimtrail.org.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”55px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nPlease click the button below to register.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register here!” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tfaforms.com%2F5230065|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nCheck out more about our wonderful partners at:\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://tahoerimtrail.org/event/trail-talk-panel-discussion-the-tahoe-rim-trail-expedition-tracking-plastic-pollution-from-trail-to-lake/
LOCATION:Keep Tahoe Blue\, 2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd\, South Lake Tahoe\, 96150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Trail Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colleen Hoffman":MAILTO:colleenh@tahoerimtrail.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T163000
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SUMMARY:Dine Out for the Trail: Community Fundraiser at Cascade Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nDine Out for the Trail: Community Fundraiser at Cascade Kitchen\nEat Good Food. Do Good for the Trail.\nLooking for the easiest (and most delicious) way to support the Tahoe Rim Trail? We’ve got your Friday night dinner plans covered! \nJoin the Tahoe Rim Trail Association at Cascade Kitchen for a community night dedicated to great food and trail stewardship. Cascade Kitchen is Tahoe’s premier gathering place\, featuring a diverse lineup of local food stalls serving up everything from artisanal eats to comfort food classics. \nHere is how it works: Gather your family\, friends\, and trail buddies\, and head down to Cascade Kitchen on Friday\, August 28th. Order dinner\, drinks\, or treats from any stall in the building\, and 10% of all sales from the entire evening will be donated directly back to the TRTA! Every bite you take helps fund vital trail maintenance\, volunteer programs\, and conservation efforts across our 200+ mile trail system. \nWhy You Should Come:\n\n\nSomething for Everyone: No fighting over what to eat—with multiple unique food stalls under one roof\, everyone in your crew can grab exactly what they are craving. \n\n\nEffortless Giving: You don’t have to hike a mile or swing a McLeod to help the trail tonight; you just have to show up with an appetite! \n\n\nCommunity Vibes: Rub elbows with fellow TRTA members\, trail volunteers\, and outdoor enthusiasts in a fun\, relaxed atmosphere. \n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, August 28th | 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM \n\n\nWhere: Cascade Kitchen \n\n\nCost: Free admission! Just pay for whatever you choose to eat and drink. \n\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n🍔 Your appetite and a love for local food \n👥 Family\, friends\, hiking partners\, and neighbors \n💬 Your favorite stories from the trail to share with the community \n\nSkip cooking on Friday night and dine out for a cause. See you at Cascade Kitchen! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://tahoerimtrail.org/event/dine-out-for-the-trail-community-fundraiser-at-cascade-kitchen/
LOCATION:Cascade Kitchen Food Hall & Bar\, 1030 Tata Ln\, South Lake Tahoe\, CA\, 96150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Colleen Hoffman":MAILTO:colleenh@tahoerimtrail.org
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