Tahoe Institute for Natural Science Employee Directory
Environmental ServicesNevada, United States2-10 Employees
The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science is a small nonprofit based in Incline Village, Nevada, focused on advancing natural history, conservation, and ecosystem knowledge of the Tahoe region through science, education, and outreach. Its long-term objective is to establish an interpretive nature center in the Tahoe area, while current activities emphasize science, education, and public engagement to foster appreciation and stewardship of local resources, including a 2022 partnership with the Tahoe Fund to expand access for underserved community members to connect with nature. Through applied field research, TINS collaborates with public and private land managers to inform management decisions. Outreach and citizen science programs engage the broader public, providing access to deeper natural history experiences. Its education initiatives offer curricula and instruction aligned with California and Nevada standards to support teachers, students, and families in developing environmental literacy and responsible environmental citizenship.