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🌱 How Truckee’s newest kids program turns forest play into learning.

Truckee, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Truckee! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Truckee’s newest kids program turns forest play into learning.
  • What Truckee residents should do now to avoid another Martis Fire.
  • How Palisades Tahoe’s parking rules are easing weekend traffic for Truckee

Also on today's calendar: Stillhouse Junkies - Fresh green Blugrass! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 87 and low of 46 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray t-shower; not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 37.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Truckee program connects young children with nature (sierrasun.com) — A new Truckee Forest Friends program is launching July 11 to get local kids ages 2–4 exploring nearby forests through guided sensory play, scavenger hunts, and simple crafts. Founded by two Truckee parents, the Saturday sessions and July 25 open house aim to give young children safe, child-centered time in nature while connecting local families.
   

2. 25 Years Later: Lessons Learned from the Martis Fire (tahoedailytribune.com) — Twenty-five years after the Martis Fire scorched 14,000 acres near Truckee, local fire officials are warning residents that 2026’s unusual weather has created similarly dangerous fuel conditions. The Truckee Fire Protection District is urging homeowners to create defensible space now, use free green-waste and rebate programs funded by Measure T, and sign up for emergency alerts before fire danger escalates.
   

3. Lake Tahoe Traffic Was a Nightmare. Palisades Tahoe's Parking Reservation Program Is Changing That (snowbrains.com) — Truckee drivers are seeing fewer gridlock days on routes to Tahoe City thanks to Palisades Tahoe’s parking reservation program, which has removed over 107,000 cars from area roads in three seasons. Backed by the Town of Truckee and regional transit partners, the system boosts shuttles and carpooling while cutting emissions and smoothing weekend and holiday travel.
   

4. New Destination Stewardship efforts aim to enhance the Tahoe experience for everyone (tahoedailytribune.com) — If you’re planning to float or gather along the Truckee River for America’s 250th, expect alcohol restrictions and a heavier law-enforcement presence over the July 4 weekend. Tahoe destination managers are also urging visitors and locals to use shuttles and trails, pack out trash, follow fire rules, and check beach and road conditions before heading out.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello All - please help keep our wildlife and their babies stay safe and alive.
    Be observant when driving, if an animal is on side of roads chances are they want ti cross, Stop, put on flashers, signal cross traffic to let them… (Nextdoor The Meadows)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Truckee. Apply here.
  • East West Family of Companies posted a job opening for Community Association Manager in Truckee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Truckee here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An egg (Thank you LaJean D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Truckee

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