The recently completed Eriksson Education Center, located at the UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 10. 

The new environmental education center is located just outside of Tahoe City in the historical fish hatchery building that was built in the 1920s.  The building has recently been restored and is opening to the public for the first time since fish hatchery operations closed in 1956.

The Grand opening on July 10th will kick off with Children's Environmental Science Day from 1-4pm. Kids ages 6 and up are invited to enjoy a fun and educational afternoon of environmental science with more than 40 interactive science activities hosted by organizations around the region. There will also be information provided by Lake Tahoe research scientists, a live animal presentation with Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, and a living green seminar.  Free ice cream from Susie Scoops will be provided throughout the day.

The festivities will continue from 4 to 6 p.m. with a North Lake Tahoe Chamber mixer and open house.  Complimentary food will be provided by Sawtooth Ridge Café. There will be a cash bar hosted by Incline Spirits and also live music with Dan Copeland.

The new education center will be open on Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Volunteer docents will provide free tours of the historic fish hatchery and demonstration gardens.  Kids of all ages can participate in new scientific exhibits and interactive games.  Guests will learn about the historic hatchery and current research and get answers to Lake Tahoe environmental and scientific questions.

The Eriksson Education Center is located just a half-mile from downtown Tahoe City at Highway 28 (North Tahoe Blvd) and Lake Forest Road. Due to limited parking, guests are encouraged to walk or ride bikes down the paved bike path and follow the “fish” to the event.  Free public transportation provided by the TART bus will also be available.

For more information, visit the Tahoe Environmental Research Center online at terc.ucdavis.edu.