Join an ISA-Certified Arborist for an immersive hands-on nature experience in the beautiful Tahoe Basin. Learn how to identify local tree species, explore forest conservation practices, & try your hand at safe wood-chopping — all while enjoying a warm fire, hot cocoa, and s’mores. Discover Tahoe’s forests, learn new outdoor skills, and enjoy a cozy, educational experience you won’t find anywhere else. Activity • Meet & greet with your certified arborist. • Guided tree identification walk • Tree-ring reading & age-estimation demo • Safe axe-technique & Log Splitting Demo (optional participation) • Campfire with hot cocoa & s’mores Breakdown • Arborist introduction: 10 min • Shuttle: 5 min • Tree identification walk: 30 min • Tree-ring reading: 15 min • Shuttle: 5 Min • Wood-chopping demo + optional practice: 30 min • Campfire + cocoa + s’mores: 30 min What to Bring: • Hiking or Winter Boots (sneakers ok in summer) • Weather-appropriate clothing (layers) • Jacket or hoodie • Water bottle Please proceed inside the building to check in upon arrival. Your guide will meet guests in the waiting room & assist participants loading into the shuttle van.