Attractions
Tahoe History Talks on The Beach
Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach
1004 Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150August 4
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
July 31 @ 2:18 pm
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for another one of its summer Tahoe History Talks on the Beach at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe (1004 Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe).
Join us for a presentation by Toogee Sielsch, a local black bear and wildlife expert, on the South Shore.
Toogee is known for his work with urbanized black bears, founding the group Team BEAR. He taught himself bear behavior during morning walks in the 1990s and is now South Lake Tahoe’s bear authority.
Always entertaining, Toogee will talk about the black bear’s history on the South Shore, why numbers have grown over the last decade, and how people can be better stewards in keeping bears safe.
He was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal in an article published on July 23, 2026. The piece explores the rising conflicts between local residents and urbanized black bears, highlighting the steep costs homeowners pay to protect their properties and featuring interviews and photos of Sielsch.
Don’t miss our final Tahoe History Talk on the Beach!
We upgraded our sound system last Tuesday to the delight of our audience. We give a round of applause to Brandi Brown and Tahoe Production House, Inc. for letting us borrow their audio system for our last 3 History Talks and for technical support.
See you Tuesday at Lakeview Commons, 1004 Lakeview Ave. South Lake Tahoe.
Visit our website to sign up for notifications of future events: www.laketahoemuseum.org
The History Museum and Bookstore are open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August. Admission is free. Programs are suitable for all ages. The 1930s Log Cabin exhibit is open Saturdays from noon to 2:00 pm until the end of August.
We recommend bringing a cushion or stadium chair.
We look forward to seeing you!
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