Take A Walk on the Wildlife Side at Lake Tahoe with “Bird-A-Thon” fundraiser

The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) is once again getting a big boost from one of its members. Lynn Harriman is taking the TINS “Tahoe Big Year” to another level with her “Bird-A-Thon” fundraiser. She’ll be walking the entire Tahoe Rim Trail this summer and asking for pledges for each bird species she spots along the way. She did the same thing in 2018, spotting 80 different species and raising nearly $6,000 in the process.

“I believe in the power of TINS to change our world,” says TINS member Lynn Harriman. “Their education programs in our local schools, their ongoing research, citizen science, and outreach to the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe are making a difference. I want to continue to be a part of that success. Being a TINS member, you will always learn something new, see something amazing and meet great people. It’s not too late to join the Tahoe Big Year and start your own bird list now.”

For this year’s Bird-A-Thon, Lynn is splitting the trail into 14 shorter sections and she’s inviting other TINS members to join her on certain outings. Space is limited and registration is required on a first come first serve basis. To register, email Lynn Harriman directly at lynnhxsc@gmail.com and RSVP the following date(s):

June 20 - Barker Pass to Ward Creek (Full day/12 miles)
June 27 - Page Meadows Hike (Morning/3 miles)
July 1 - Marlette Creek to Snow Valley Peak (Full Day/10.6 miles)
July 15 - Burton Creek State Park Hike to Antone Meadows (Logistics TBD)
July 18 - Incline Lake to Rose Knob (Full Day/8 miles)

If you can’t make one of these outings, you can still support Lynn and TINS by pledging a donation for the Bird-A-Thon. A pledge of even 10 cents per bird species can help, or you can simply make a flat donation to the cause. For more information, or to make a pledge or donation, please visit: www.tinsweb.org/tbybirdathon.