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At Gateway Park, every visit is more than a getaway — it’s a commitment to healing the land. Our 650 acres of breathtaking wilderness are undergoing one of the most ambitious environmental restorations in the Sierra Nevada. Here, your stay funds critical conservation: healing forests, protecting wildlife, nurturing pollinators, and building a resilient, thriving ecosystem for future generations.

Our Story

over the years

November 2021
Founding Vision
The 40 Acre Conservation League founded with a mission to reimagine how urban communities connect with nature through the protection and restoration of California’s wildlands and working lands
Frame 503
August 2022
$3M Raised for Land Acquisition
Successfully raised $3 million to fund the acquisition and long-term protection of strategic conservation lands
Union
September 2022
Land Secured in Emigrant Gap
Entered escrow to purchase 650 acres of ecologically degraded timberland in Emigrant Gap (Placer County), a key gateway to the Tahoe National Forest
Union (1)
January 2024
Environmental Certification Secured
California Department of Fish and Wildlife certifies our fuel reduction and restoration plan as a qualifying environmental restoration project under CEQA, clearing the way for state-supported intervention
Frame 504
February 2024
Landmark Acquisition Completed
In partnership with the State of California, completed the acquisition of 650 acres — the foundation for the Gateway Park project
Union (2)
March 2024
Major Fundraising Milestones Achieved
Raised $2.4M of the $5M needed to restore the land and reduce wildfire risks. Secured an additional $4.2M of $5.2M for public access infrastructure and facilities, laying the groundwork for transformative educational outdoor experiences
Union (3)
April 2024
Restoration Work Begins
Launched active restoration with a specialized team focused on clearing flammable overgrowth and revitalizing the forest ecosystem
Union (4)
August 2024
Additional $300K Raised for Restoration
Raised $300K in additional funds for fuel reduction and restoration, bringing total restoration funding to $2.7M of our $5M goal — with ongoing efforts to complete funding
Union (5)
October 2024 – March 2025
Full Restoration Funding Secured
Closed our funding gap for fuel reduction and restoration by raising the remaining $2.3M, fully funding the $5M restoration plan and putting Gateway Park on track to become a flagship example of community-driven conservation
Union (6)
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Public Access Planning

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Nature Education
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Construction of public access improvements

We’re thrilled you’re interested in the Gateway Park Tahoe Nature Center — where nature, learning, and community come together!

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