Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) for High Elevation Gardening, a community outreach and seedling dispersal series designed to provide Tahoe residents with the resources and science-based strategies to grow successfully and sustainably in our mountain environment.

Each event offers an opportunity to discover science-based strategies for watershed-friendly gardening, gardening strategies for high elevation, participate in a long-term varietal phenology project, purchase seedlings selected for our area, and connect with fellow Tahoe gardeners and be a part of our growing community.

TERC will bring High Elevation Gardening programming to four community events across the basin:

• Wednesday, April 22 (2:00pm-5:00pm): Tahoe City Earth Day Clean-up at California 89 (170 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City)
• Sunday, May 17 (1:00pm-4:30pm): Fanny Bridge Dedication & Community Block Party at Gatekeepers Museum (130 W. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City)
• Saturday, May 23 (2:00pm-5:00pm): Opening Day at the Lake at Heritage Plaza (570 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City)
• Wednesday, May 27 (4:00pm-6:00pm): TERC Tahoe City Field Station Open House at the UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station (2400 Lake Forest Rd in Tahoe City)

Seedlings will include seasonal varieties of leafy greens, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, and peas, with availability varying by event and growing conditions. Pre-purchase your seedlings (link coming soon).

A free compost giveaway on May 17 and May 27, generously donated by Full Circle Compost, their BOOST compost will support gardeners in building healthy soils and successful starts for the season. BYOB (Bring your own bucket!)

Come learn what grows best at Lake Tahoe, meet fellow gardeners, and grow with your community.