TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST

Preserving and protecting important Spring Newsletter historic, recreational and scenic open ❖ spaces in the greater Truckee region. Volume 28 Spring 2006

Announcing Another New Acquisition...... pg. 4 Donner Lake Rim Trail Update...... pg. 13 Summer Hikes & Events ...... pg.14 Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 2 A Message from the Board

The Truckee Donner Land Trust was President founded in 1990 in order to preserve In January 2006, the Board of the and protect important historic, Truckee Donner Land Trust held a recreational and scenic open spaces retreat at which it reviewed the in the greater Truckee region. potential for preservation of important natural resources in our area. The Board of Directors then P.O. Box 8816, Truckee, CA 96162 unanimously committed this 10069 West River Street, Old Tonini House organization to an aggressive goal Martin D. Bern, Board President Tel. 530.582.4711 of protecting more than $100 Fax 530.582.5528 million of land in the greater email: [email protected] Truckee area by the year 2010. expertise to the Land Trust at a time website: www.tdlandtrust.org Once this goal is achieved, the Land when land trust transactions across Trust will have created an exem- the nation are being scrutinized. The Truckee Donner Land Trust is a 501 plary legacy of protecting open Kellie Wright continues to success- (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All space, recreational access and fully implement our fundraising donations to the Land Trust are tax- wildlife habitat for future genera- goals and membership programs as deductible under the Internal Revenue tions to cherish in perpetuity. Development Director. Sara Taddo Service Code. To put our goal into historical has joined the Land Trust as Land context, the Land Trust has to date Conservation Director, providing BOARD OF DIRECTORS preserved over 8,000 acres of land. needed expertise in both our land Martin D. Bern, President More than half of those acquisitions acquisition and stewardship Noelle Allen Hetz, Vice President occurred just last year. And as a functions. Finally, Dale Lawrence William Thauvette, Secretary/Treasurer result of the generous support of joined as our Membership David Brown our members and the tireless Coordinator. William Goerke pursuit of public and private As the Land Trust has evolved, so Jeff Hamilton funding by our staff, the Land Trust has its Board of Directors. We Tamara Lieberman is obtaining the resources to make recently added three prominent Scott Ryan additional and substantial acquisi- members of the community: Bill tions of land. Goerke, David Brown and Jeff ADVISORS Hamilton. The all-volunteer Board Gene Bowles Achievement of this goal will is actively engaged with staff in the John Cobourn require three ingredients: a direction and implementation of Kathleen Eagan professional staff to execute the our goals, and fully committed to Greg Faulkner plan, a cohesive and committed achieving them within our window Ralph Hunt Board of Directors to steer the of opportunity. Judy Mayorga course, and money. I am pleased to William McGlashan report that the first two ingredients We are also committed to Stephanie Olivieri are already in place. With your running a tight ship. The ratio of James L. Porter, Jr. generous support, the money will management and fund raising Craig Ritchey be there as well. expenses relative to the value of Kathleen Ritchie Last year, the Land Trust reorga- land conserved is less than 6%, a nized its staff to meet the chal- percentage almost unparalleled in STAFF lenges posed by our growing the non-profit community. Perry Norris, Executive Director achievements. Our Executive In the coming months, we will be Stan Wingate Ph.D., Associate Director Director, Perry Norris, has forged launching a campaign designed to Kellie Wright, Development Director important partnerships with fulfill the final piece of our puzzle– Sara Taddo, Land Conservation Director national land trusts that help share raising funds to achieve our goal. Dale Lawrence, Membership Coordinator the burden and expense of land An important portion of that effort preservation. And internally, Perry will be the continued generous FRONT COVER PHOTO: has built a team of professionals support of our members. With your from the Pacific Crest Trail. committed to success. Last year help, we can achieve the vision of Cover Image courtesy of we were pleased to welcome Stan tomorrow that I know you all share www.CarmelStudios.com. Wingate, who brings financial for our community. Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 3 Campaign Updates & Land Trust News

Truckee River Corridor of conveying the property to the Independence Lake and Department of Fish and The Land Trust and The Nature Game for long-term management. Mountain Conservancy are close to finalizing a Our partners and friends at the The Land Trust closed on nearly public access and conservation Truckee River Watershed Council 2,000 acres on the ridges above easement on 7.5 miles of Truckee will begin restoration in the Canyon Independence Lake and 660 acres in River frontage between Floriston and this summer, eliminating erosion the North Fork of the American River Stateline. The project also includes caused by roads. drainage earlier this year. We are in the acquisition in fee of approxi- the process of conveying the mately 3,400-acres of upland, properties to a public agency. extending from Boca Ridge to Martis Valley the river. The Land Trust, working with The Billy Mack Canyon Trust for Public Land, is working to See article page four. Once the create opportunities snow melts, the Land Trust will be for open space putting in place a management plan, protection in the undertaking extensive removal of Valley. With the ground fuels and slash piles. recent Siller Ranch We’ll also start flagging a trail to settlement, connect to the Pacific Crest Trail. significant mitiga- tion funding is now Gray Creek Canyon in place to acquire The Land Trust owns nearly 1,400- open space. acres in this critical tributary to the Truckee River. We are in the process

The incomparable Martis Valley.

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Welcome Bill Goerke, David Brown and Jeff Hamilton!

The Truckee Donner Land Trust “Of all the non-profits in the area, “The Land Trust is is pleased to announce the election the Land Trust has the best focus and fortunate to have three of three new directors to its Board, is in the best position to making a such experienced and Bill Goerke Bill Goerke, David Brown and substantial difference in protecting capable individuals join Jeff Hamilton. and preserving the natural beauty of our Board,” said Board Bill Goerke, a retired software this area,” David said. President, Martin Bern. executive, previously served as an Jeff Hamilton, a former profes- “The Board would also advisor to the Land Trust assisting sional speed skier and Olympic like to acknowledge the with communications. Bill is an avid medalist, has been a Truckee resident contributions of Jeff Hill, Nordic skier and cyclist. since 1988. Jeff was born and raised Matt Russanoff and “It is exciting to join the Board of in the Sierra. Wendell Ulberg who left the Land Trust while so many “I want to be a part of the Land the Board at the end of projects are underway. There is an Trust as it makes permanent last year.” undeniable urgency to our work that contributions to our community,” David Brown the Land Trust’s staff and Board are Jeff explained as to his reason for aggressively responding to,” Bill said. volunteering for Board service. “I David Brown is a passionate hiker recognize the immediate need to who moved to the Truckee Tahoe protect and preserve what makes our area in 1967 and has been a full time region spectacular. I appreciate the resident at Northstar since 1971. He amazing job the Land Trust has done has served for six years as a Board to date; and it would be a privilege to member with the Tahoe Rim Trail be involved in this organization and and was an early finisher of its 165- its exciting future.” mile loop. Jeff Hamilton Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 4 Further Acquisitions in Billy Mack Canyon Protecting Donner Billy Mack Canyon also provides extensive habitat for Summit Acre by Acre the endangered Willow The Land Trust is pleased to Flycatcher, as well as announce the acquisition of an Northern Goshawk and additional 58 acres in Billy Mack and Peregrine Falcon. On a recent Negro Canyons on Donner Summit. hike of the property, fox, The acquisition includes two Northern Goshawk and parcels, split by the . beavers were spotted. Also The northern parcel links to 750 discovered were old growth acres that the Land Trust is working Jeffrey Pine between five and Acquisitions on Donner Summit. to acquire in Negro Canyon, 280 six feet in diameter. acres of which is currently under Part of the acquisition includes a The acquisition and easement are contract. The southern parcel is series of huge granite outcroppings parts of a larger multi-million dollar sandwiched between Forest Service known locally as “Area 51,” popular campaign for open space and trails in land and 240 acres acquired in fee with extreme skiers. The acquisitions the Truckee area that the Land Trust and conservation easement by the also include plentiful opportunities is pursuing. The Billy Mack lands are Land Trust in 2005. for rock climbing and hiking on also in the immediate vicinity of “These acquisitions will create Donner Summit, previously posted other Land Trust projects including important and contiguous links and with “no trespassing” signs. Blackwall and Castle Valley. corridors for habitat, access to This acquisition follows a string of recreational lands heretofore closed successes for the Land Trust in 2005. to the public and help maintain a The Land Trust signed a conservation clean and healthy Donner Lake,” said Join the Land Trust easement with Sierra College on Sara Taddo, the Land Trust’s Land on August 5th for an Hippie Hill and closed on nearly Conservation Director. all day pioneering 4,000 acres in the Sierra Checker- The acquisition comprises the board and Truckee River Canyon. northerly ravine at headwaters of the hike exploring Altogether, the Land Trust has now raging Frog Creek, a major tributary Billy Mack Canyon. protected over 8,000 acres in the to Donner Lake. Truckee Donner region.

“These acquisi- tions will create important and contiguous links and corridors for habitat...” – Sara Taddo, the Land Trust’s Land Conservation Director

Billy Mack Canyon contains numerous granite outcroppings. Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 5 Stewardship Basics

As the owner and manager of Each project’s vigor, or lack of, is McIver Hill’s scenic qualities. We also protected properties, the Truckee based on the original baseline are diligent about annual mainte- Donner Land Trust must be a documentation, a summation of the nance of our cherished Donner Lake steward and monitor each property’s property’s conservation values at the Rim Trail to prevent erosion, noxious condition annually, and often time the Land Trust acquired it. In weed invasion, and degradation of times seasonally. some cases, violations of allowed use, the trail. The Land Trust uses internal and or degraded environmental condi- external expertise to monitor forest tions from erosion or invasion of If you are interested in health, tree species mortality, erosion, noxious weeds, are addressed in assisting with monitoring, misuse of a property, habitat viability, reference to the Stewardship Plan. water quality, excessive fire fuels, and Appropriate action is taken to solve please contact us at pollution. problems on the land, or steward the 530-582-4711. existing health. The Land Trust will be implement- ing several improvements on its properties based on stewardship protocol. At Billy Mack Canyon, we will be thinning dead lodgepole pines and white firs for wildland fire fuel reduction. A contractor has been hired by the Truckee River Watershed Council to implement a restoration plan in Gray Creek, constituted by a grant agreement and a partnership with the Watershed Council. With the construction of the Sierra College Campus, we will be oversee- Wildlife habitat is always a consider- ing that the buildings and roads ation. A bobcat near Donner Lake. comply with the restrictions of the Sara Taddo inspecting Photo courtesy of Karen Witt. Conservation Easement and protect erosion in Negro Canyon

during the New Year’s flood.

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Buck for Open Space Profile Thanks to Cottonwood from a summer trip to Park City, which has a tremendous trail Restaurant Owners Mike network and had a program similar and Jennifer Blide! to The Buck for Open Space pro- gram.” Mike, Vice President of The Mike and Jennifer Blide took over Truckee Trails Foundation, avidly ownership of the Cottonwood supports the program and very Restaurant in 1995. Having worked simply explains why it works so well. primarily in the ski industry, Mike “It is a modest contribution which admits, “I lacked the plumbing, targets locals and tourists alike, Jennifer, Savannah and Mike Blide. carpentry, electrical and refrigeration which is appropriate.” Mike is skills required of restaurant owner- overwhelmed by the amount of Mike’s contribution to preserving ship.” Despite these challenges, Mike people who congratulate him on a Truckee while supporting smart and Jennifer quickly made Cotton- great idea for a great cause. growth is apparent. “Everywhere you wood an icon in Truckee dining. Although Mike and Jennifer have look, you see synergistic relation- With it’s picturesque view and cozy recently purchased horse property in ships between businesses, non- setting, diners have been enjoying the Sierraville, where daughter Savannah profits, public agencies, and indi- cuisine at Cottonwood for years. is an emerging cowgirl, their roots viduals. These are the connections “When the Land Trust floated the will stay in Truckee. “We will still that make for a healthy community idea of the Buck for Open Space commute to school, work hard with and Truckee is fortunate to have so program, I was immediately enthusi- the Trails Foundation, and have many great organizations intent on astic about it. We had recently come REALLY deep roots in Cottonwood.” keeping it that way” Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 6 Thank You to Our 2005 Donors Your generous and continued support preserves the scenic, recreational, and historic lands that we all cherish. $100,000 or More Breeze & Ruth Cross Lynn & John Schiek Anonymous DMB/ Highlands Group, LLC Property Owners California State Department of Donner Truckee Veterninary Association, Inc. Resources Hospital Sierra Cascade Land Trust Council Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust Donner Lake Property Owners Melissa & Steven Siig from the R.A. Morgan Family Foundation Association Bloch Cancer Foundation Resources Legacy Fund Foundation’s Mark A. Linton & Susan Ellis Fund Amy Anderson & George Somero Preserving Wild California at the Peninsula Community Gordon & Ruth Steindorf Foundation David & Sharon Straus & Family $50,000 - $99,999 Judy & Richard Emmitt William & Mary Alice Thauvette Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Euzent Mr. & Mrs. Garfield Thomas Resources Legacy Fund Foundation’s Faulkner Architects Mr. & Mrs. Don Tornberg Preserving Wild California Robert & Penelope Fink Judy Shubin & Michael Troy Tracey Lum & Graeme Fraser Teri & Mark Vershel Fund at the $10,000 - $49,999 Mr. & Mrs. P.M. Friedenbach Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Alpine Winter Foundation Gregory & Penny Gallo William Wendin Grasseschi Crabb Foundation Eleanor Hewlett Gimon Knute Anscomb & Peter Werbel Heller Charitable & Educational Fund Mr. & Mrs. William Goerke Drs. Nick & Sue Hellman Margaret Lewicki & Ernest Grossman $500 - $999 Mellam Family Foundation Sam & Mary Hammonds Mr. & Mrs. Carsten Andersen Resources Law Group Gale & David Harding Charitable Fund Lisa Morbidelli & Michael Barbee Truckee Partners, Inc. John Hartog Anne Chadwick Charitable Fund at Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas Van Berkem Ed & Donna Henney Fund the Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 Robert & Mary Hery John & Noelle Allen Hetz Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cory The Access Fund Jeffrey D. & Diana Hill Lesa & Joseph Downes, Jr. Martin & Holly Bern Fred & Barbara Ilfeld Barbara Tener & Donald Eldridge Emily & Lance Conn David & Barbara-Kramen Kahn Michael & Merle Weston Fajans Lahontan Community Foundation Michelle Kelly David Fama Ryan Group Architects Mr. & Mrs. Derek Kirkland John & Anne Farr Teichert Foundation Cheryl & Grady Kromer Gerald & Linda Feeney Buzz & Jan Wiesenfeld from the Douglas & Cindy Silvani Lacey Roger & Nancy Ferch Smith Barney Charitable Trust, Inc. Lahontan Community Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Fisco $2,500 - $4,999 Foundation Fund Geocadd Surveys John & Sharon Brauman Stephen & Tamara Lieberman Mr. & Mrs. John Gingerich Family Sue & Cliff Busby Helene & Charles Linker from the Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Robert & Margaret Churn Jewish Community Endowment Fund Gift Fund Critchfield Cohn Family Fund at the Park Loughlin Isaac & Renee Goff at the Schwab East Bay Community Foundation William & Christney McGlashan Fund for Charitable Giving Mr. David Giacomini Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Hedy Govenar Steve & Jan Hamill Gift Fund The William and Flora Hewlett Robert & Clair Hamner Robert Flanagan & Susan Mendelsohn Foundation Rod & Jonnie Jacobs Stephen & Andrea Brideau Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hoelter Ms. Sheila Mullins Michael & Jennifer Moran Jim Holmes at the Schwab Fund for Barbara Lovero & Chris Ottenweller Nancy & Richard Nelson Charitable Giving Truckee Tahoe Community Seana Doherty & Perry Norris Mr. Victor Hough Foundation Ms. Shanna O'Hare Todd & Carol Huckins Bill & Diane Zuendt Pacific Crest Restaurant Mr. William Jardine Tim Parr Helyn Corcos & Chris Kambour $1000 - $2,499 Stanley & Georgene Pasarell Loren Kimura & Belinda Tam-Kimura Aufmuth Family Foundation William & Margaret Person and Law Office of Porter•Simon Mr. & Mrs. E.W. Barnholt Henrich Family Fund Harry & Eileen Lewis Ken Bergmann Dr. Brad & Trish Piatt Mike & Ann Linnett Mr. & Mrs. John R. Biondi Resources Legacy Fund Foundation Mr. Robert Mann Gene & Anne Bowles Michael F. Sabarese Fund at the Judy & Bill Mayorga Laura Stern & Mark Clifford Truckee Tahoe Community Mr. & Mrs. Bradley McNear Alan & Carol Crites Foundation Lynda Moehling Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 7 Thank You to Our 2005 Donors

Mary Montella & Jeff Newman Kathleen Doler Dr. Frank Sarnquist Schweibinz Stefanie Olivieri Dr. Denis & Barbara Drew Family Fund at the East Bay Duncan & Charlotte Patty Drummond Family Fund at the Community Foundation Plumas Bank Oregon Community Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Hendrik Sheffield Mr. & Mrs. Craig Ritchey Bill & Iris Durland Mr. & Mrs. Mike Shinn Kenneth & Kathleen Ritchie John & Elizabeth Eaton Irina de Fisher & Scott Sinnott Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rodwick Mr. & Mrs. Mike Edminster Marian & Abraham Sofaer Tracy & Cynthia Rogers Fund at the George & Patsy Fish Mr. & Mrs. David Stanley Peninsula Community Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fitzpatrick Alberta Steele Richard & Judith Rohlf Timothy & Diana Fitzpatrick at the Streamline Consulting Group David & Elizabeth Rome Fidelity Charitable Giving Fund Ralph & Brenda Suter Anne Harper & Rick Ronald The Flora Family Foundation Allen & Cynthia Ruby Lisa Querimit & Frank Galli Art & Sue Scotland Susan R. Gortner Ph.D. Barbara & John Shaw Michael & Molly Graham Look deep into nature, and Ben & Margaret Solomon Foundation Nancy Latimer & Mickey Gray Squaw Valley Ski Corporation Drs. John & Deborah Greenspan State Farm Insurance-Roxanne Duffield Michael & Gail Griesmer then you will understand Carla Stokes Thomas & Elisabeth Grossman Andrea Thomas Charles & Marcia Growdon TIP Inc. Kenneth & Lynn Hall Kathleen Inzerillo & Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Kristi Hernandez everything better. Art Tong Jacob & Kelly Hershey Truckee Sunrise Rotary Mr. Mark & Nancy Himelstein – Albert Einstein Mr. David S. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Knapp Mr. & Mrs. Jack Warner Mrs. Emma Kolokousis Mr. & Mrs. John Svahn Les Atkins & Angela White William Krissoff Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Mrs. Jane Witter Susan & Jonathan Laine Blake & Colombe Tresan Dennis & Katy Zirbel Land Trust Alliance Ben & Yona Trustman John & Donita Lane Mr. & Mrs. Erik Walberg $250 - $499 Jeff & Cathy Lang John & Carol Whitelaw David Kean & Tanya Africa Suzanne Legallet Ms. Nancy Williams Scott Showen & Peter Amsden Steve Zieff & Elaine Leitner at the Rick & Patsy Wynne Nick & Athena Arvanitidis Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Bank of America Foundation Dr. Ernie & Mary Ann Lewis $100 - $249 Mr. & Mrs. James Biggar Mark & Kerri Lubin Charles & Susan Adams Bob & Pat Breckenfeld Andrew Bridges & Rebecca Lyman Richard Anderson John & Patty Brissenden Bill & Norma Markley Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Anderson Mrs. June Maus Jim & Barbara Andras Mr. & Mrs. Phil Mark L. & Jaime Andrews McIntyre Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Argyres Mr. & Mrs. Margret Geselbracht & Thomas Denman McNear Armstrong Peter & Joan Karen & Pedro Arroyo Melrose Dr. Terry & Lynne Baker Mr. Frederick D. Kevin & Eunice Calvert Banks Minnes Lynden Beale Ms. Phyllis Munsey Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Bean Cameron & Marcia Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beebe Murray Fund at Ms. Anne G. Blake the Fidelity Doug & Rita Boehner Charitable Gift Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Bonzon Billy Mack Canyon. Fund Kent & Mary Bourquin Richard & Catherine Nicoll Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Brandenburger Ian Weiss & Marna Broida Mr. & Mrs. Frank Noonan Dave & Sally Brew Judith & David Burke, M.D. Lorrie Poch William Brinckerhoff Louise & Frank Champion Mr. & Mrs. Ken Prager Mr. Fred R. Brinkop Jois & Howard Child Benjamin & Judith Roberts Richard & Constance Brooding Wayne Crow Jane Miller & Peter Ronald Cicely Hursh & Marvin Brooks Dick & Sue Cunningham Guy & Lenore Rounsaville Terry Brown Ron Salomon & Janet Delight Mr. & Mrs. Chris Rust W. David & Linda Brown Mr. John Buchanan Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 8 Thank You to Our 2005 Donors

Bob Bullis Mark Schwartz & Julie Faisst John & Susan Jack Tom & Anne Morton Mr. & Mrs. Roderick Robert & Cathy Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Jackson Ms. Ann Mott Bushnell Christian Farnsworth Larry & Claire Jinks Thomas Murphy Mary Ann Button Douglas P. & Jane Ferguson Mil Frederick & Linda Joplin Michael Murray Carmen Carr Mrs. Eleanor Ferrari Michael & Susan Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Nagao Paige Derdowski & Michael Fine Otis & Virginia Kantz David & Catherine Nason Kelley Carroll Ray & Carole Fitzgibbon Lisa & Mark J. Kasselik, M.D. Michael Neward, CPA Christine & Kevin Carroll Dan Flynn John & Jennifer Kelly Steven Poncelet & Richard & Myrna Cartano R. Scott & Cindy Foster Jeanette Kelly Lauren O'Brien Janet Whalen & Steve & Pat Franks Robert Kingsley Kevin & Donica O'Laughlin Zach Cartozian Martha Frantz Othmar & Christine Klay Mr. & Mrs. Charles Oldenburg Dr. Robert Cattolica Stephen Fry Mr. Bob Kleinert Carl & Helen Ondry Roy & Doris Chenoweth Dr. William & Elizabeth Fry Bree & Kevin Klotter Donald & Carol Orme Mr. Steven Cherneff The Fuller Family Mr. & Mrs. Bob Knapp Richard & Dolores Orsi John & Margaret Chiarenza Jim, Susan, Whit, Reed & Mr. & Mrs. Jay Kreimer Robert Scott & Jane Owen Donna Chipps Kendra Gaither Kevin & Judith Kveton Hal & Tiki Parker Beth Cobert & Adam Cioth Mr. & Mrs. Greg Gallo Harry Lalor Mr. Steve Paterson Harry Clark Scott Gherini, M.D. James & Beverly Landess Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Patterson Chris, Jeff, John & John & Bonnie Glover Norman & Patricia Landsberg Stephen & Patty Pauly Carolyn Clark Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Gnos Andrew & Jean Lange Mr. & Mrs. Matt Paxton Mr. & Mrs. Robert Clifford Daniel & Anne Dain Goeschl Nils & Marie Lang-Ree Mr. & Mrs. Greg Peot Eric & Maria Clothier Sandy & Peter Golze Byron & Corrine Lee Robert & Pamela Perez Bob & Sallie Brown Dr. Michael J. 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Bonnard & Gale Rankin Orey Coudurier Steve & Trudy Havis Luckhardt Robert & Susan Reisfelt Bill & Sally Covington Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heath Mr. & Mrs. Ulrich Luscher Joan Karlin & Paul Resnick Tim, Laura & Sean Crandall Mr. & Mrs. Willie Hector Rob & Amy Lynch Jeff & Mylene Reuvekamp Ms. Marilyn Crang Mr. & Mrs. John Helms Jill Macgregor Susan & Rick Reynolds Mr. John Crary Doug Stock & Matt & Marina Maclean Nancy & Chris Richards Kathleen & Robert Crawford Judy Hemingway Pam Maher Gordon Richards Scott & Linda Crawford Elaine Henderson Don & Helen Mahony Dr. & Mrs. Robert Richardson E. Marie Cribley Ralph Hendrix Donald & Patricia Malberg Eric & Elaine Ring Robert Crowder Edward & Laura Heneveld Alvin Markovitz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Roche John & Patricia Dean Todd & Jennifer Hensley James & Dyan Mart Gerald & Mary Jane Rockwell Mrs. Leslie Dederer Duke & Jill Herrero Randy & Jenny Martin Alexander Rogerson Joan Dedo Mr. & Mrs. Jonel Hill Robert & Marty Martin Mike & Jan Rogina William & Sarah Mr. Jeffrey Holl David & Candice Maruyama Vivian Nelson & Bill Roller Rosalee DeLacy Chris & Holly Hollenbeck Tony & Pat Mathios Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ross from Mark & Renee Diekroetger Susan & Robert Hollingshead Renee & John McAmis the Ridgeview Fund at the Mr. & Mrs. Steven Disbrow Steve & Margie Honegger Mr. & Mrs. James McClatchy Peninsula Community Mr. & Mrs. Allen Dunn Vic & Kathy Hopner Jack & Joni McCormick Foundation Mr. Harrison Dunning Brian & Virginia Horler Mr. Douglas McCreary Bruce Rueppel Deane & Patricia Dvoracek Walter & Joan Huber Douglas & Fredericka Susan Ruetz Mr. & Mrs. Justin Dygert Kathy Huck McGlashan Matt Rusanoff Jim Duffy & Kathleen Eagan Dan Wendin & Ellie Huggins Darla McKenna Mr. & Mrs. Bill Russell Thomas & Deborah Echenique Jay & Marcia Hull Mr. & Mrs. Dirk Mellema Mr. Robert Ryder Orlo Elfes Ralph & Barbara Christy Hunt Laura & Joe Mello at LJM Mr. Giichi Sakurai Linda V. & Jerome Elkind Mr. & Mrs. Jim Ingols Design Group Gail & John Sande, III Family Foundation Arthur Inman Dennis Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Sandelius Richard Engfer Jeff & Joan Ira John & Catherine Milbourn Page & Ferrell Sanders Judy & Terry Erhardt Jerome & Nancy Ives George Mitsanas Dr. Arthur Sandler Ralph & Carol Eschenbach Roman & Tracey Iwanczuk Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Moots Paul Sassenrath & Family Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 9 Thank You to Our 2005 Donors

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Schmidt Roger & Maria Wets Doug Burnett Dr. Todd Feeley Anne Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Dan Wettstein Sarah Currier & John Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ferrara William Owens, Jr. & Rita Wieland Coke Caccamo Mr. & Mrs. David Fielding Nancie Schoener Mr. & Mrs. Alan Wilmunder Pat Carney Willard & Joan Fifield III William & Virginia Schultz Mr. & Mrs. John Wilson Betsy Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Mark Huffman & Cathy Scott Michael & Mary Ellen Wilson George Lamson & Linda Maggie Fillmore John & Sidney Scott Karen Witt & Stanley Wingate Cashion Keith & Ginny Fogg Alan & Ruth Scott Family Fund Mike & Lisa Wise Steve Catton Ms. Marilyn Foreman Eric & Annie Seelenfreund David & Sheila Woods Leslie, Michael & Neil Chin Living Trust Mr. Edwin A. 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Goodman Jil & Jack Stark Mr. & Mrs. Phil Altick Jeffrey C. & Catherine Croke Richard & Donna Gordon Mark Stebbins Barclay & Suzanne Anderson Peter J. & Elizabeth Crosby Peter & Susan Graf Mr. & Mrs. Joe Stemach Mr. & Mrs. Ward Anderson W. Bruce Culbertson Naomi Granoff Walter & Elizabeth Stern Dick Angus Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Curley- Mr. & Mrs. Charles Graser Arlo Stockham James Armstrong Kerner Valerie Green Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Strassburger Mr. Bert Ashton Mrs. Diane Curtis Ms. Windsor Green Jackson & Elizabeth Stromberg Dr. Howard Backer Ralph & Lisa Cutter Mr. & Mrs. Ric Grow Nan Carnel & John Stubbs Will Balch Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Dahlberg Mr. Paul Grunland Shaun & Suzanne Sullivan Peter & Judi Bank Marianne McCarroll & David Jane Hall Mr. & Mrs. Craig Sullivan Lorelle Banzett Powell Ronald & Heidi Hall Lynn M. Suter Malcolm & Irmela Barlow David & Sandra Davini Lee E. & Elizabeth C. Ham Mr. Stan Swanson Mr. & Mrs. George Barnes Mary & Jack Davis R.A. & Mary Ann Hamilton Gerald & Oksanna Mrs. Joan Beahm Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Deaton Paul & Rhonda W. Hardy Sydorak, M.D. Ms. Helen Beale Lane & Ellen Denton Mr. & Mrs. Milton Hardyck Mr. & Mrs. Eliot Terborgh Mr. & Mrs. George Bechtel Frank & Jennie Desmond Calvin & Crystal Harling Andrew & Jeanette Terry David Beesley Kevin & Jennifer Dewald Richard & Cheryl Harper The Thompson Family Linda Beeson Jack Schwartz & Randy Diaz Babette Haueisen William & Barbara Thornton Frank Bender Mr. & Mrs. Howard Dienger Burgess & Barbara Heacox Mr. & Mrs. John Tiner Mary Ellen Benier Mr. & Mrs. George Ditz Jr. Mrs. Georgia Bianchi Heald Timothy E. Treacy Diane & Ed Bernbaum Jim Dodds Ms. Patty Heck Ms. Marion Treganza Marilyn Bewley Mr. & Mrs. John Donatoni Susan Hellyer Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Treon Ms. Linda Bezinover Ms. Beth Donnelly Robert & Martha Helseth Truckee River Associates Stan & Donna Bienus Richard & Patricia Dorais Dr. & Mrs. Milo & Pat Hewitt Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Kurt & Lory Billeter Mr. & Mrs. W.P. Dougherty Bob & Carol Hicks Tuemmler David Billharz Ms. Judy Dowdy Mr. & Mrs. Derek Hine Dr. & Mrs. Russell & Pamela Mr. & Mrs. Herman Binger Jean Dresden Kyle & Anne Hoffman Tweet Roderick Biswell, M.D. AliceTenscher Dunbar David & Elizabeth Hoffman Steve & Raini Vallarino Elizabeth Blackwelder Frank Smith & Ms. Kathleen L. Horan, M.D. Carol Patterson & Margaret Steven & Linda Blake Dr. Dian Duryea Robert Horowitz Van Camp Mrs. Judy Bloch William & Margaret Eadington Mr. Philip & Carla Hudner Barbara & Gary Vanier Susan Collins & Edward Bower Chester & Ingrid Eccles Karyn Hunt Mr. & Mrs. Richard Volberg Gail S. Bradley Kathy & John Echols Edward J. & Starr Walton Robert & Diane Wagner Leealyn & George Brandt Mr. & Mrs. John Edginton Hurley Ms. Casie Walz Margaret Breen-Thorning Peter Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hyatt Mr. & Mrs. Norman Wanek Raymond Bregante Mr. & Mrs. Dan Eggen Paul & Dot Ingels Patricia & William Ward Alda & Todd Broekemier Ron & Carla Elvidge Ms. Patricia Isham Mr. & Mrs. Robert Warren Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Mr. & Mrs. Rodger Garth & Marcia Jacober Ms. Katrine Watson Diane L. Brown Engebrethson Rodolfo & Mary Jacuzzi Robert & Christine Wendin Patty Burch Ms. Sharon Engeldinger Mr. & Mrs. Francis Jasinski Megan, Tom & Jan Westervelt Russell & Ruth Burgess Gloria Espinal Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jenkins Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 10 Thank You to Our 2005 Donors

Gilbert & Ellen Jensen Ms. Arlene MacAdam Mr. & Mrs. Bary Pollack Laura & Patrick Somers Ervin & Denise Jindrich Frances Macomber Glenn Polochko Tom & Bobbi Specht Dr. Diana Johns Rick Maddalena John Pope George & Susan Spencer Mr. & Mrs. Steven Johnson Stan & Suzanne Mantell Lisa Potter Rose Stadtner Robert E. & Therese Johnston Robert Maples Arthur & Patricia Poulin Paul R. Stanbrough Anthony Jones Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Marcelle Mr. C. Scott Powers Margaret C. Stare Hilary & Susan Jones Barbara Marsted Stacey Powers Martha & Brian Staskawicz Norman & Karen Justesen Mr. Ford Mastick Tom & Peggy Prescott Jacci & Tad Sterling Dr. & Mrs. Norman & Mr. Philip & Dana Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Lee Price John Stern Diana Kahn Jr. Don & Lynn McKechnie Steve Rabenstine Terry & Zoe Sternberg Bill & Stella Karras Mr. D.W. McKenzie Jeffrey & Lavan Rassuchine Mr. & Mrs. John Stewart Mrs. Blanche Kerrigan Nancy Ann Nelson & Marc Rayacich Barbara Sullivan Mr. John Kirby James McNamara Skip & Katja Urech Reedy John & Heather Svahn W.R. Kirkpatrick Dick & Peg McPartland Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rei Ms. Lucetta Swift Joan Klein Patrick & Kathie Mead Dr. & Mrs. Gordon & Sara Taddo Mr. & Mrs. Norman Kleis Mr. Richard F. Mead Nancy Repp John & Earlene Taylor Mr. Walter P. Knoepfel Tom & Lynn Meadows Steve & Laurie Richard Patrick & Mary Taylor Mrs. Isabelle Sorrell Kos Mr. & Mrs. Reinhard Mechelke Lillian Richards Richard Terry Mr. & Mrs. Serge Krassilnikoff Ron & Annika Medak Mrs. Linda Rintala Susan Ray & Steven Thompson Helmut & Undine Krauss Gerry & Hermi Medvecki Kathrin Moore & William Carl & Susan Thomsen Nancy Krieg John W. & Marcia P. Mehl Robberson Craig Threshie Jill & Carsten Kristensen Maureen Meikle Renee Robinett Ms. Glee Willis & Mr. John Ton Theodora Kunde Mr. Lester Mielcasz Mr. & Mrs. Richard Robinson Art Takaki & Brita Tryggvi Wayne & Patty Kurlak Adam & Diana Miller Neil & Katherine Hayes- Dr. Daniel & Janis Tuerk Jean Gelwicks & Peter Lamb Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Miller Rodriquez Dr. & Mrs Tim & G. Dennis Lance Gene & Joyce Miller Karen Ury & Carl Rogge Judy Tweedie Dr. Philip & Jean Langley Judy Pleich Miller Michael & Kathleen Roman Mrs. Helyn Uchiyama Dale Lawrence George & Brenda Milum John & Jo Ann Rountree at the Basil & Patricia Underwood David Siegel & Nancy Lazarus Mr. & Mrs. Paul Minor R.W. Charitable Trust Mark Vernon Jon & Kim Lee Nick & Darcy Mironov Brian Royse Jane Voss Jerome & Marcia Lerch George & Lorraine Moore Peg Rutt Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wade Mr. & Mrs. William Lerch Dr. Robert Morrey Carolyn Ryan Bob & Deanna Wargowski Lloyd Lettis Jr. Francis & Barbara Morse R. Louis & Phyllis Salaber Ms. Nancy Wasserman Mr. & Mrs. Dale Lindley Jeff & Anne Moyer Thomas & Jill Samquist Trudy Waterman Henry P. Little Mr. & Mrs. Joe Mueller Dr. Ted Beedy & Dr. Susan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Weigand Joseph & Judith Lomax Edward Murphy Sanders Judy Weill Carol & Robert Lowitz Mrs. Priscilla Murphy Charles & Frances Savio Lawrence & Caroline Lad & Leslie Lynch Dr. & Mrs. Saburo Jack Scanlon Werboff, M.D. Dave & Jenny Mac Ewen Nagumo Mr. & Mrs. Jim Schallau Mr. & Mrs. Jim Westphal Michael & Colette Mr. Jeff Schloss Mr. & Mrs. Morgan White Needham L. William Schmohl Karen & Gary Whitten Mr. & Mrs. Michael Charles Schmuck Jeremy Fogel & Ms. Kathy Nickey Ms. Maia Schneider Wilcox Carol Nimick Frank & Juanita Schneider Mrs. Joan Willis Carl & Thea Norum Kirk Schumacher Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Wingo Brad & Judy O'Brien Ms. Pamela Schwarz Kellie Wright Robert & Elaine Ockner Judith Scott Ken Wuertz Anne & Sven Olund Robert & Jean Segale Mrs. Nancy Zachariasen Rodney Omachi Ms. JoAnn Semas Rhea G. Zaks Peter J. & Linda T. Paffrath Selena Severson Bonnie & Jim Zellers Bill Palmer Clive & Kimberly Sharrocks Michael Chaplin & Diane Robin Park Nancy & Herm Shaver Zelman Mr. & Mrs. David Parsons Dr. & Mrs. Eugene & Ms. C. Denise Ziganti Harriet & Stu Parsons Susan Shlyakhov Mr. & Mrs. Gary Zouzoulas Tony Pastore Mr. & Mrs. Michael Silvestri David & Sarah Pate Mr. Edward Smith We apologize for any error Mrs. Gayle Pelton Winifred C. Smith in these acknowledgements. Kelli Peterson Barbara & Vern Smith Call us if you have any Les Peterson Jeff Smith corrections. 530-582-4711. Hikers on Schallenberger Ridge, acquired James & Joy Phoenix Mr. Donald Snider by the Land Trust in 2002. Pam & Greg Pinelli Darrel & Elaine Snyder Thank you for your Photo courtesy of Phil Schermeister. continued support. Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 11

The Land Trust wouldn't be able to Special Acknowledgements accomplish our goals without the incredible financial support of our Gift Memberships members. But we also rely on gifts of Geoffrey Butler Architecture from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Christopher & Coltrane Lord from Faulkner Architects goods and services from supportive Dana & Miesje Corbo from Faulkner Architects businesses and our many members. Alan & Carol Crites from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Destination Hotels & Resorts from Faulkner Architects Thank you to the following: Dr. Dodd from North Tahoe Orthopedics Adventure Maps, Inc. Neil & Chris Douglas from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Advanced Framework Lesa Downes from Faulkner Architects Albertson’s Marketplace East West Partners from Faulkner Architects Annaliese Miller Design Judy & Richard Emmitt from Faulkner Architects Cabonas Clothing Merle Fajans from Martin & Judith Aufhauser The Back Country Jennifer & Scott Fearon from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. California Conservation Corps Beth & Rich Ferrari from Faulkner Architects California State Parks Dr. Fischer from North Tahoe Orthopedics Capital Beverage Co. Dr. Foley from North Tahoe Orthopedics CarmelStudios.com Jim & Connie Goldsmith from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Caseywood Corporation Pam & Mike Hafer from Jennifer Perga chriscarnel.com Jacob & Kelly Hershey from Blake & Colombe Tresan Clair Tappan Lodge Laura Zirelli & Peter Hueber from Leigh & Andy Fabens Clif Bar, Inc. Christopher Hunt & Nona Liang from Karyn Hunt Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe JMA Ventures, LLC from Faulkner Architects Patty Schifferle & Bob Cooley-Gilliom Dr. Krissoff from North Tahoe Orthopedics Barbara Grasseschi & Tony Crabb Jay & Anna Lambiotte from Faulkner Architects DL Graphic Design Karen Seaward & Mark Mench from Laura Stern & Mark Clifford Donner Memorial State Park Susan & Dennis Mooradian from Faulkner Architects Dragonfly Sue Barton & Dan Morrill from Dr. Leslie A. Cooley Hans Wain & Roxanne Duffield Stuart & Gina Peterson from Faulkner Architects Dundas & Dundas Land Surveyors John & Laura Rende from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Jeff Engerbretson Ryan Group Architects from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. The Estates Group Joanne & Paul Schweibinz from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. Robert & Penelope Fink Helen & Charlie Smith from Faulkner Architects Geocadd Aerial Surveys Dr. Stites from North Tahoe Orthopedics Golden West Meteorology Blake & Colombe Tresan from Jacob & Kelly Hershey Hartley Appraisal Services Yona & Ben Trustman from Faulkner Architects Kevin Gong Photography Ward-Young Architects from Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. The Linnet Family Judy & Bill Mayorga In Honor Moody’s Bistro & Lounge Diane & Ed Bernbaum by Merle & Michael Fajans Northstar-at-Tahoe Rose Anne Critchfield & Stephen Cohn by Charles & Marcia Growdon Offroute.com Kenneth A. Cribley by E. Marie Cribley Eric Perlman Merle Fajans by Diane & Ed Bernbaum Poulin Fabrication, Inc. Chuck & Marcia Growdon by Critchfield Cohn Family Fund at the East Bay Larry Prosor Community Foundation Quality Enterprises Dan Wendin & Ellie Huggins by Joan Karlin & Paul Resnick Real Graphic Source The Rock Garden In Memory Ryan Group Architects Annette Alstrom Bouwhuis & Harold Alstrom by Mr. Edward Bouwhuis Safeway Stores Incorporated Dick Bartholemew by Nancy & Marshall Bean Phil Schermeister Particia Franks by The Boehner Family Sierra Club - Hutchinson Lodge Jonathan Grisham by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ferrara Gift Memberships Squaw Valley Ski Corporation Holly Hantke by Mr. Alex Hantke and Special Streamline Consulting Group Holly Hantke by Rita Wieland Sugar Bowl Ski Corp. Kathy Polucha-Kessler by Skip & Katja Urech Reedy Acknowledgments Tallisman Cellars Kathy Polucha-Kessler by Pianeta are available for all Town & Country Storage Kathy Polucha-Kessler by Pacific Crest occasions. Call the Trout Creek Landscape Supply Kathy Polucha-Kessler by Ronald & Heidi Hall Land Trust for more Truckee Rents Pat Koski by Mike & Arlene Edminster Forest Service Craig D. Powell by Robert & Mary Hery information. W & T Graphix Barbara Cohn Zeiler & James Zeiler by Critchfield Cohn 530-582-4711 William Wendin Family Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 12 In Memory of...

Patricia Crow Duwayne & Pat Moll Elgie & Leah Gibson Winifred Neaton Connie & Duane Henderson Pat married Wayne Crow in Sheldon Perl through the Perl Family Celesta Jennett 1980 and became part of the Foundation James & Cheryl Landes Donner Lake community. Lisa & Craig Pearson Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Laurie Since retirement in 2001, Pat Mel Powers Prof. & Mrs. Scott Norwood and Wayne lived at Donner Productive Learning & Leisure, LLC Mildred Perry Lake and Palm Desert. Pat Mary Ann Kosel & Robert Redding Delbert & Bonnie Quigley continued her love of hiking in Daniel & Jane Reehill David & Cindy Saracco the desert regions, but truly Pat Crow Cynthia Crow-Riva Kory & Charlotte Scholberg the Sierra was her first love. Carol & Morris D. Roach Robert & Pat Seaman The Crow Family, along with friends Eric & Monica Roberts Randall Sobczak and colleagues, established a memorial Steven & Gail Ross Lois Spafford fund with the Land Trust in Pat’s name. Jacqueline M. Rynerson Barbara Stone through the San Jose Shasta County Library Staff through Host Lions Club Contributions in memory by: Kent & Karen Shackleford Jan Telesky Able Global Partners LLC Anita, Mike, Joe & Mike Jr. Sheldon Kathleen Watson Arthur & Jane Borer Alice Stenger Margaret Wencel & Randall Sobzcak Bob Borer David & Janet Stenglein Jeff & Patti Wieland Edward F. Burns William & Robyn Streshly Kathleen Yee Burns, Ltd. Julia Strong-Yoho April Young Burns Security Eldon & June Tessman Terry & Jeanne Carlson Mary & Terry Thorndyke David & Carole Chicoine Jim & Jill Thorndyke Betty McGlashan Alexandre Clug Steve Thorndyke & Lisa Keyson Cochran Kenny Kerry Leimer & Dorothy Cross Cecil, Celeste & Dennis Crow Betty lived a life full of friends and June A. Crow Lawrence Marshall Bean family. She raised four sons, Robert, Jr., Lindon & Gertrude Crow William, Larry was married to Carol and had Doug, and Wayne Crow three children, Kelly, Ryan and Lauren. Marie DePauw Charles. Larry enjoyed celebrating with his Marty DePauw Betty family on any occasion, big or small. Matt DePauw loved Larry and his uncle Dick Bartholomew, Larry & Angela DePauw animals who the Bean Family also recently lost, Robert & Celine DePauw and spent most of their summers at the Bean Niki DePauw playing Family cabin Jim DePauw & Britney Chmelik bridge. at Serene James & Norma Jean Engel Betty and Lakes. Larry Betty McGlashan J.F. Jr. & L.S. Ernes Robert Sr. and Dick will Vernon & Corrine Haiar spent many summers camping on be missed by Frank Healy through the their land near Donner Lake. Betty’s family, Sunshine Club family generously set up a fund in friends, and Patricia Helin Betty’s name for the Land Trust. everyone Fran Herbst who ever James & Sandy Hermerding Contributions in memory by: knew them. Arthur & Mary Indelicato Betty Austin Larry’s Larry Bean Joan Johnston James Brush family Ralph & Roberta Lunstedt John Brush lovingly set up a memorial fund with Marion & Angelo Madrigal Nancy Brush the Land Trust in Larry’s name. Gary & Ruth Meitz R. F. Brush Contributions in memory by: Marion M. Gotwals Lee E. & Elizabeth C. Ham Jeanette L. Bean Maizie Ho Nancy & Marshall Bean Suzanne Brush McGrath Consider including the Truckee Donner Paul & Peg Carlson-Bowen Land Trust in your will or estate plan Marjorie McLachlan Scott & Georgette Bradley John W. & Marcia P. Mehl and leave a legacy that your children William & Marcella Charters Peter J. & Linda T. Paffrath and grandchildren can hike, bike and Ron & Cookie Cimoli V.L. & Jean Ricci experience under their feet forever. Maurice & Claudia Coury Rick & Regina Roney Lesley Dinette Serge & Tatiana Sorokko Please call the Land Trust (530-582-4711) Francis & Maryjane Fatigati Margaret P. Taylor to find out more about planned giving. Kathryn Gardner Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 13 More Milestones for the Donner Lake Rim Trail Castle Valley Trail Trail building will occur from both Plan Approved the Castle Valley and The Donner Lake Rim Trail, 23 Summit Lake ends of the miles encircling Donner Lake high on new section. We hope to the surrounding ridges, is making complete this section by great progress! mid-summer 2007. The Truckee The Forest Service has approved Donner Land Trust will be organizing The Quinn Family Bridge plans for our newest section, almost crew leaders, volunteer groups, across Gregory Creek. three miles through Castle Valley. and the local public to mobilize The new section of trail will provide active trail building and community mountain bikers an alternative to the support for the project. protect water quality resources in Pacific Crest Trail and connect to the Last year an informational kiosk Gregory Creek. A special thanks to popular Hole in the Ground trail. was installed at the base of Negro the Alpine Winter Foundation for This new, three-mile section Canyon. Thanks to the Truckee their generosity in adopting the new running from Summit Lake across Sunrise Rotary, Rotary Club of truss bridge. We are still looking Castle Valley to Interstate 80 is Truckee, Lahontan Community for someone to adopt the new spectacular. Chalked with crystalline, Foundation and Truckee Tahoe boardwalk. granite boulders and scenic vistas to Community Foundation for making The trail and structures held up the south of the Pacific Crest Trail, this kiosk possible. Additionally, a well during the New Year’s flood the trail building will be arduous yet new truss bridge and a boardwalk and throughout a record winter! rewarding. were constructed and completed Have fun out there this spring and along the trail in Negro Canyon to summer!

Rock work for the approach to a bridge on the Donner Lake Rim Trail. After five productive years at the Land Trust coordinating construction Support the Rim Trail of the Donner Lake Rim Trail, Susan is moving on. Sign up today. Families, scout groups Susan completed trail and clubs welcome. plans, mobilized over 300 Please join us for a fun day of hard work! Trail building is a great team volunteers, and was building exercise for your club or business. If you have a group of six or more, instrumental in getting we’ll create a date for you, or join us on one of our scheduled trail building days. almost seven miles of trail To schedule call 530-582-4711 or email Sara Taddo at [email protected]. built. Susan also succeeded in fundraising for the Donner Lake Available Dates: Rim Trail, got informational June 17, 18, 24, 25 kiosks and signs built, and triumphed July 8, 22, 23, 29, 30 at gaining support from the Truckee August 5, 6, 20, 26 community for the trail. September 17, 23, 24, 30 Susan has been the face most associated with the Rim October 1, 7, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Trail for years. We will miss her. Good Luck, Susan! Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 14 Thank You To Our Summer Hikes & Walks Buck for Open Space and Back by popular demand, the Land Trust is very pleased to Business Partners again offer a slate of very cool hikes, all free of charge! Call The following businesses participate in the Land Trust at (530) 582-4711 or check our website at the Buck for Open Space www.tdlandtrust.org for more information or to sign-up. program. Register early as most hikes do fill. We hope to see you on Alpine Mounting Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn the trail! Cabonas Clothing Cottonwood Please bring water, sunscreen, and sturdy Donner Truckee Vet Hospital Dragonfly Inn at Truckee Jackass Ridge shoes for all hikes! Pacific Crest Restaurant Pianeta Ristorante The Village Bistro West End Bistro May 28, Sunday – Wildflowers at Sagehen Meadow Witness the explosion of colorful fields of wildflowers on this annual hike led The following businesses participate in by Judy Mayorga at Sagehen Meadow. This is a good walk for kids. Last year 44 our Business Partners program. species of wildflowers were spotted! Enjoy hunting for wildflowers all the way Advanced Framework out to the Camas Fields. Hike Level: 4 miles, easy to moderate with some off Andrea’s Tahoe Rentals trail. Limit 15 people. Cabonas Clothing Carmelstudios.com July 16, Sunday – Negro Canyon, Donner Lake Rim Trail Hike & Castle Peak Vacation Rentals Frog Lake Cliffs Castle Peak Snow Removal Citizen’s Bank of Nevada County John and Elizabeth Eaton will lead this moderate hike from to Chase International Summit Lake. Enjoy the stunning views of Donner Lake and the surrounding Conservation & Preservation Counsel peaks. And if you want to make it a full day, after lunch Elizabeth and John will Cottonwood lead anyone interested in continuing on to Frog Lakes Cliffs to see some Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect gorgeous wildflowers. Hike Level: Moderate. Dogs welcome. DMB Highlands Group, LLC Donner Lake Property Owners Association July 22, Saturday – Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital Join Perry Norris and Seana Doherty for the fifth annual hike over this Dragonfly breathtaking skyline trail. Enjoy the wildflowers and the never-ending vistas Dundas and Dundas Land Surveyors along this exceptional part of the Sierras. Shuttle will be arranged to Lake East West Partners Faulkner Architects Mary. Bring lunch. Hike Level: Strenuous 17 miles with major elevation Geocadd Aerial Surveys changes. Limit 20 people. Green River Productions Hartley Appraisal Services July 30, Sunday – Van Norden Meadow Home Concepts Join John Cobourn in Van Norden Meadow to explore this amazing wetland Jackass Ridge environment. John will explain how the meadow hydrology works its rich Law Office of Porter•Simon history. Hike Level: Moderate walking with one arduous climb. Los Gatos Construction Co., Inc. Northstar-at-Tahoe August 5, Saturday – New This Year! - Billy Mack Canyon Offroute.com Pacific Crest Restaurant Bet you’ve never seen the trout in Parr Goldman & Bryne Frog Creek or the wildflowers in Billy Pianeta Ristorante Mack Flat! Why? Because this scenic Plumas Bank Canyon had been closed to the Poulin Fabrication, Inc. public. Join Sara Taddo and be one of Quality Enterprises the first in exploring one of the Land Ryan Group Architects Trust’s most recent and exciting Serene Lakes Property Owners Association acquisitions! Hike Level: Strenuous 5 Sierra Mountain Mortgage mile loop. Dogs welcome. Squaw Valley Ski Corporation State Farm Insurance August 19, Saturday – Streamline Consulting Group Sugar Bowl Paradise Lake Hike Tahoe Property Group LLC Enjoy the stunning beauty of the Tahoe Resort Properties/Carla Stokes Pacific Crest Trail on a 14-mile round Talisman Cellars trip hike to this alpine lake. Local The Estates Group Stan Wingate will lead this challeng- The Village Bistro ing hike with the great reward being TIP, Inc. the destination, an untouched and Tony Hardy Construction, Inc. serene lake, Paradise Lake. Bring your Town & Country Storage Truckee Rents swimsuit, towel, lunch and plenty of Truckee River Associates drinking water. Hike Level: Strenu- Milk Lake, currently under option by the Truckee Tahoe Lumber ous 14 mile loop. Land Trust and The Trust For Public West End Bistro Land, in the Sierra Checkerboard. Spring 2006 Newsletter Page 15

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A Toast to the Trails – Exploring new 2006 Summer Hikes, tastes while discovering new trails. Events, and A fundraising fusion of art, spirit, and adventure. Trailbuilding on the Sunday, June 18, 2006 – 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Donner Lake Rim Trail Tahoe Donner and The Truckee Donner Land Trust are teaming up to raise money for May 28 – Wildflowers at Sagehen the Donner Lake Rim Trail. The Lodge at Tahoe Donner will be showcasing fine spirits, wine and art from accomplished local Meadow Hike artists with a portion of the art proceeds going toward the development and June 17 – DLRT Trailbuilding improvement of the trail. June 18 – DLRT Trailbuilding Tickets for wine samplings and light hor d’oeuvres will be sold for $20 starting May 18 through Tahoe Donner’s Member Services Office. 530-587-9400 June 18 – A Toast to the Trails Event June 24 – DLRT Trailbuilding 3rd Annual Trails and Vistas Sunday, August 27, 2006 June 25 – DLRT Trailbuilding Trails & Vistas is a unique art July 8 – DLRT Trailbuilding event examining the work of local July 16 – Negro Canyon, Donner Lake artists who actually work in the landscape. Their work not only Rim Trail Hike & Frog Lake Cliffs addresses the social and environmen- July 22 – DLRT Trailbuilding tal issues of landscape, but also is situated in and influenced by that July 22 – Sugar Bowl to Squaw very landscape. The performance Valley Hike piece, Trails & Vistas, offers the July 23 – DLRT Trailbuilding Truckee and North community and visitors an original July 29 – DLRT Trailbuilding art production that involves dance, July 30 – DLRT Trailbuilding music, and installation art on a hike through the beautiful landscape of July 30 – Van Norden Meadow Hike the Sierra. August 5 – New This Year! - Billy rd We hope to see you at the 3 Mack Canyon Hike Annual Trails and Vistas! For more information, please August 5 – DLRT Trailbuilding Trails and Vistas highlights art in our call 530-582-4711 or visit natural environment. August 6 – DLRT Trailbuilding

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The Board and staff of your Land Trust hope you share our pride in what we have accomplished. We hope you believe we merit your continued and generous support. You can count on us to leverage your support to make multi-million dollar conservation efforts happen. For more details on the Land Trust’s most recent acquisition, see story on page 4.

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