The Erikkson Education Center is home to the Tahoe City Demonstration Garden and located inside the Tahoe City Field Station (formally the Historic Fish Hatchery):
2400 Lake Forest Road
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Guided tours are available by appointment only and require a minimum of one week notice, this is a working field station so it is not always possible at your requested date and time, so please allow flexibility when requesting a tour. To schedule a tour contact Alison Toy (antoy@ucdavis.edu or 775-881-7560 ext. 7566).
Housed in the Historic Hatchery built in the 1920s and surrounded by a native plant demonstration garden, the Eriksson Education Center (only open during the peak summer months) features innovative exhibits on why Lake Tahoe is unique - and how science and research is being used to restore and protect Lake Tahoe for future generations.
Hours:
Free, self-guided tours are available daily from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. during summer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Visitors are welcome to view the Eriksson Education Center located on the north side of the building, or tour the grounds, which feature several interpretive panels among the demonstration gardens and test plots.
Exhibits in the Eriksson Education Center
- Native plant demonstration garden, with interpretive signage
- Touchscreen exhibit with short videos and games for kids
- Timeline of aquatic activity in Lake Tahoe
Additional Tour Information:
Walk-in visitors are welcome. Guided tours are also available by appointment; to make arrangements, call 775-881-7500 ext. 7566 or email tercinfo@ucdavis.edu.