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Artist in Residence: Pam McKnight

Canvas painting by Pam McKnight, Artist in Residence

About the ArtistPam McKnight Residency from July 13 – September 3 Pam McKnight is a mixed media artist from Boise, ID, joining us for an 8-week residency this July and August. Originally hailing from New Jersey, Pam has spent much of her career in the Southwest and in Texas, before ultimately calling Boise home in […]

Artist in Residence: Julia Schwadron Marianelli

Artist in Residence: Julia Schwadron Marianelli

About the ArtistJulia Schwadron Marianelli Residency from May 20 – July 8 Julia Schwadron Marianelli is an artist who has shown her work across the country as well as internationally. Schwadron Marianelli served as founder of the MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts at Sierra Nevada University. She currently serves as an artist mentor, workshop facilitator, and […]

Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project

Vast view of a forest with surrounding mountains under a blue sky

The Great Basin Institute (GBI), on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service (“Forest Service” or “FS”), Inyo National Forest (INF) and Mammoth Lakes Ranger District (MLRD), intends to contract a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Cultural Resource consulting services for the Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project (ESCCRP).

French Fire Restoration Project

Vast view of a forest with surrounding mountains under a blue sky

The Great Basin Institute (GBI), on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service (“Forest Service” or “FS”), Sequoia National Forest (SQF) and Kern River Ranger District (KRRD), intends to  contract a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Cultural Resource consulting services for the French Fire Restoration Project.  The successful consultant will work […]

John “Snowshoe” Thompson – August 5, 2022

John Snowshoe Thompson Event at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on August 5, 2022

Friday, August 5, 2022 at 7pm – 8pmTaylor Creek Visitor Center Steve Hale brings Tahoe legend John “Snowshoe” Thompson to life during this live presentation! The program is free to attend and is recommended for all ages.

Tallac After Dark – October 21st, 2022

Friday, October 21, 2022 at 7pm – 8:30pmTallac Historic Site This night tour is sure to show you a new side of the Tallac Historic Site… tickets and info and can be found at the Tallac Museum or by calling 530-541-5227! Discover the ins & outs of spiritualism, and also spirits that have never the […]

Heritage Day – August 27th, 2022

Saturday, August 27th, 2022 from 10am – 3pmTallac Historic Site Stop by the Tallac Historic Site and participate in one of our FREE living history days! We have classic 1920s games, crafts, tours and more!

ENF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT SERVICES

Vast view of a forest with surrounding mountains under a blue sky

(Eldorado National Forest – Placerville, Pacific, and Amador Ranger Districts “Caldor Fire Restoration Project”) The Great Basin Institute (GBI), on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service (“Forest Service” or “FS”), Eldorado National Forest (ENF), Placerville, Pacific, and Amador Ranger Districts, intends to contract a qualified Environmental Planning consultant (“the consultant”) to provide comprehensive National Environmental […]

Lloyd Meadows Road Project

Vast view of a forest with surrounding mountains under a blue sky

The Great Basin Institute (GBI) is accepting bids on the Lloyd Meadow Road Project within the Western Divide Ranger District in the Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument. This work is being conducted under a Stewardship Agreement between the US Forest Service and GBI and funded solely by the federal agency. The Scope of Work […]

LNF National Environmental Policy Act Services

Vast view of a forest with surrounding mountains under a blue sky

(Lassen National Forest “Dixie Fire Community Protection and Swain Mountain Experimental Forest Vegetation Management Project”) The Great Basin Institute (GBI), on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service (“Forest Service” or “FS”), Lassen National Forest (LNF), intends to contract a qualified Environmental Planning consultant (“the consultant”) to provide comprehensive National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental planning […]