Big Time Logging Jamboree Raises Money for Reforestation of Maidu Land
The Maidu Summit Consortium hosted the first Big Time Logging Jamboree in June 2022 to raise money to purchase seedlings for the reforestation of their land that had been destroyed by the Dixie Fire. The Almanor Foundation was asked to help coordinate. It is exactly why TAF was founded — collaborate with other organizations for […]
Spayathon Needed in Plumas County After Dixie Fire Devastation
Cats, either abandoned or lost, became a huge problem in the aftermath of the Dixie Fire in Plumas County. “Feral cats reproduce at an alarming rate, and face numerous challenges in their outdoor environment, including exposure to diseases, injuries, and parasites,” says Barbara Montandon, a Director of Plumas Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). This also can […]
Chester Cemetery Rebuilding After Fire Disaster with TAF Funding Campaign
This Chester, California cemetery much revered by the local community was almost destroyed by the Dixie Fire. The Cemetery District partnered with The Almanor Foundation in efforts to restore its beauty and function for the local community. The administration building was leveled, all the equipment destroyed and over 40 trees felt the ravage of the […]
Resilience and Progress Mark Anniversary of Dixie Fire
July 13 marks the second anniversary of the devastating fire that swept through Plumas County, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Resilience and progress mark the second anniversary of the Dixie Fire. While anniversaries are typically seen as moments of remembrance, they also offer an opportunity to celebrate the challenges faced and overcome, […]
Volunteer Month – A Way of Life for Many
Volunteering, a way of life for many people, is defined in different ways – giving back, being neighborly, supporting your community. No matter how it is described, volunteerism is our humanity. TAF’s Outstanding Volunteers We hear from two of our volunteers from The Almanor Foundation, Chair, Judy Chynoweth and Treasurer, Julie Childers. Both were inspired to volunteer as […]
Keeping the Momentum Going with Collaboration
TAF keeps the momentum going through collaborative efforts with partners and community. A key purpose in establishing The Almanor Foundation (TAF) was to provide the community with a needed umbrella organization to bring groups together to support their efforts, facilitate funding, and assist in reaching collective goals. The Foundation continues to honor this purpose, demonstrating […]
Ice to Art – Ice Sculptor Shows Talent at Chester, CA Chilly Chili Cook-Off February 18
Chain saw gassed up, chisels at his side, popular and award-winning ice sculpter Tim Carmon comes to Chester’s Chilly Chili Cook-Off at Chester Park. From Carson City, Nevada Tim is ready to turn 1,000 lbs of ice into a piece of art. Carmon began a career in the food industry at age 19 taking him from […]
TAF December 2022 Update
The Almanor Foundation We are proud of what we have accomplished. We are pleased with our contribution to our community. The Almanor Foundation (TAF) began as an idea in October of 2020. The foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, has accomplished much in two years. We feel we have earned a few bragging rights. We are […]
Riley’s Jerky Rebuilds One Year After Dixie Fire
A year after the Dixie Fire destroyed the charming town of Greenville, California, Riley’s Jerky, a nationally known business rebuilds. Kaley Bentz missed the turn onto Main Street. It was a turn he had made thousands of times before. When he returned after the flames of the 2021 Dixie Fire that destroyed Greenville, he said, […]
TAF November 2022 Update
Measure B Brings out the Voters It appears that Seneca Measure B will succeed” says Plumas News. Unofficial results show that voters want a new hospit al by coming out in record numbers and voting YES to Measure B, the bond initiative to allow a tax assessment on property to help fund a new state-of-the […]