Grebe Festival Other Field Trips

Name: Chester Bird Walk #1 Trip Leader: Mitch Poling, PAS Board Member Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Location: Chester Railroad Grade Price: $15 suggested donation Cap: Limited to 15 participants Activity Level: 2 Description: Join us for a walk along the Chester Railroad Grade trail bordering the town of […]

Plumas Housing Council Celebrates “Welcome Home Greenville”

Plumas Housing Council Celebrates “Welcome Home Greenville”  The Plumas Housing Council (PHC) celebrates the inaugural home of the “Welcome Home Greenville” project.  Welcome Home Greenville is a community-driven movement to build quality homes at an affordable price and invite young families and first-time home buyers to build a future in Plumas County. Local residents have […]

Variety is the Spice of Life: Embracing Philanthropy in Plumas County

In a world bursting with choices, it’s undeniable that variety truly is the spice of life. We all have our unique preferences—whether it’s the leisure activities we engage in, the foods we savor, or the sports we cheer for. These choices reflect our passions and interests, guiding how we spend our time and energy. This […]

Plumas Audubon Grebe Fund

​The mission of Plumas Audubon Society is to promote understanding, appreciation, and protection of the biodiversity of the Upper Feather River Watershed, especially birds, through education, research, and the restoration and conservation of natural ecosystems. The Almanor Foundation is happy to support Plumas Audubon Society through their grebe fund. Each summer, the western and Clark’s […]

The Need for Vocational Education in Rural Areas  

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The 2020 US Census revealed a handful of counties across the nation had a 10% or more decline in population. Plumas County, unfortunately, was one of them. As rural areas across the nation grapple with the challenges of declining populations, the need for vocational education has never been more pressing. Regions such as ours, rich […]

Rebuilding After Dixie: A Look at the Collaborative Efforts of TAF and the Plumas Housing Council

Rebuilding After Dixie: A Look at the Collaborative Efforts of TAF and the Plumas Housing Council

Plumas County has faced significant challenges in recent years, including the devastating Dixie Fire, which exacerbated an already existing housing crisis.  The Almanor Foundation (TAF) was established to address such critical community needs. TAF’s mission, to empower the county through economic development, community unity, and resource allocation, led its board to embrace attainable workforce housingas […]