Adventure for Conservation

Conservation Field Day at Woodward Tahoe

Conservation Event near Tahoe on July 18-19

Meet us at Woodward Tahoe for running, biking, hiking, and community science activities.

This event is part of Adventure Scientists’ California Biodiversity Project, in partnership with California Institute for Biodiversity, UC Santa Cruz, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Hit the trails and help us collect insects to better understand Tahoe’s biodiversity and protect the areas we love to adventure. No experience needed — just bring your love of the outdoors and curiosity. All equipment is provided, free of charge.

When:

Friday, July 18 from 12 noon – 8 pm
Saturday, July 19 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location for both days:

Woodward Tahoe: 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728

Volunteers working in a small group to collect insects during a field day event.

A group of three Adventure Scientists volunteers gather in a field to collect insects during a volunteer conservation event.

Volunteer Event Schedule:

Friday, July 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come meet the Adventure Scientists team and special guests at Play Forever Friday!
We’ll have a table set up to share more information about the California Biodiversity project.
If you let us know you’re coming (check out the RSVP page), we will reserve a special gift for you at the table!

Special Guests:

CaliradoKid will be at the table to meet and greet throughout the day—catch him if you can!
1:00-3:00 Adam Kimble will join us at the table.
2:00 pm Gabrielle Katanic will lead a guided hike.

Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

We will host 3 in person training and sample collection events followed by a panel discussion with special guests!

8:30 AM – Training #1 + Guided Field Outing
Join us early for hands-on training followed by a guided outing with Adventure Scientists staff. Perfect for first-timers or anyone wanting extra guidance. Light breakfast and sampling equipment provided.

10:00 AM – Training #2 + Optional Guided Bike Ride with Calirado Kid
Meet in small groups for a 30-minute training session. Then head out on your own or with Calirado Kid to sample and return to Woodward before 5:00 pm to drop off your samples and celebrate! Snacks and sampling equipment provided.

11:30 AM – Training #3
Same format as above—a short 30-minute training followed by small groups heading out to collect samples!

4:00 PM – Volunteer Meet-Up + Sample Return + Panel Discussion
Head back to the main event space for some well-earned refreshments

Adventure Scientists recruits, trains and manages volunteers to gather high-quality data at scale for scientific partners (NGOs, government agencies, researchers and more) who are focused on solving critical environmental challenges.