Celebrating 15 Years

Since our founding in 2010, TINS has grown from a vision into a vibrant hub for environmental education, scientific research, and nature exploration in the Tahoe region. We have inspired over 75,000 students, supported critical ecological studies, and built a strong community of nature lovers.

Reflecting on our journey, we are grateful to our supporters, partners, and volunteers—your passion and dedication make our work possible. Join us in shaping the future and help us continue our mission for the next 15 years and beyond. Make Your Impact Today!

15 Year Anniversary Signature Projects

Drive Our Mission: Sponsor a New Program Vehicle
$30,000.00
Sponsor a New Vehicle
Inspire the Next Generation: TINS Education Fund
$25,000.00
Sponsor the Education Fund
Hop to It: Support Rabbit Research
$20,000.00
Support Rabbit Research
Every Band Tells a Story: Help Us Monitor Tahoe’s Birds
$10,000.00
Sponsor Our Bird Banding Program
A Year in Bloom: Sponsor the Tahoe Wildflower Big Year
$5,000.00
Sponsor the Tahoe Wildflower Big Year
Fly with Us: Sponsor the Lake Tahoe Bird Festival
$4,000.00
Sponsor the Lake Tahoe Bird Festival
Eyes on Eagles: Sponsor the Bald Eagle Count
$3,500.00
Sponsor the Bald Eagle
Keeping Pace with the Changes: Fund an Updated Tahoe Bird Checklist
$3,000.00
Fund an Updated Tahoe Bird Checklist
Bug Hunts & Bird Calls: Sponsor the Sagehen Bioblitz!
$2,500.00
Sponsor the Sagehen Bioblitz
Falcons in Focus: Support Peregrine Monitoring
$1,000.00
Support Peregrine Monitoring
Every Bird Counts: Support the Christmas Bird Count
$750.00
Support the Christmas Bird Count
Chasing Butterflies: Sponsor the Butterfly Count
$750.00
Sponsor the Butterfly Count
Dragonflies of Tahoe: Sponsor the Odonate Blitz
$500.00
Sponsor the Odonate Blitz
Unlock the Wild: Sponsor a Camper’s Journey
$250.00
Sponsor A Camper's Journey
Birds on the Green: Sponsor Village Green Bird Walks
$150.00
Sponsor Village Green Bird Walks

  • Donor Recognition

    All sponsors will be publicly acknowledged for their generous support unless requested otherwise. Your support not only powers impactful programming—it also highlights your commitment to science, education, conservation, and stewardship in the Tahoe region.

  • Make Your Impact

    All funds raised will directly support the projects listed by underwriting the many associated costs of each. Duplicate funds may be allocated towards future years or may be allocated to the organization’s general fund to further its mission and ongoing initiatives.

  • More Information

    If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of a 15th Anniversary project, you can click on the project description above to donate with a credit card, or please give us a call at 775.298.0060 or email info@tinsweb.org to discuss other options.