loyalton Outdoor classrooms

Loyalton is in Sierra County and is located in Sierra Valley, the largest alpine valley in the Sierra Nevada range. Loyalton has two co-located schools in Plumas-Sierra Unified School District.
In addition to an outdoor seating area on campus, Loyalton schools have access to a large natural Learning Landscape outdoor classroom across the street. Click on the thumbnail to see a short video about Loyalton's outdoor classroom.
In addition to an outdoor seating area on campus, Loyalton schools have access to a large natural Learning Landscape outdoor classroom across the street. Click on the thumbnail to see a short video about Loyalton's outdoor classroom.
Smithneck Creek Meadow Learning Landscape
- 142 acres of wetlands, cottonwood-willow riparian and riverine habitats, and irrigated pasture on working ranchland
- Owner: Private landowner (conservation/education easement)
- Read the story of conserving Loyalton's Learning Landscape
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