North Lake Tahoe Flora and Fauna
North Lake Tahoe is home to an incredible variety of trees, flowers, and diverse plant life, as well as sensitive habitats for birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Explore the Lake Tahoe natural resource list below to discover what grows and thrives in this unique alpine region.
Trees of North Lake Tahoe
- Alder
- Aspen
- Cedar
- Jeffrey Pine
- Lodgepole Pine
- Ponderosa Pine
- Sierra Juniper
- Sugar Pine
- White Fir
- Willow
Wildflowers of the Tahoe Basin
- Dwarf Alpine Aster
- Lupine
- Meadow Penstemon
- Columbine
- Indian Paintbrush
- Shooting Star
- Snow Plant
- Thistle
- California Corn Lily
- Common Yarrow
- Cow Parsnip
- Mariposa Lily
- Ranger Buttons
- Buttercup
- Mountain Mule Ears
- Sulphur Flower
Birds of North Lake Tahoe
- American Robin
- Bald Eagle
- California Gull
- Canada Goose
- Dark-eyed Junco
- Hairy Woodpecker
- Mallard
- Mountain Chickadee
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Steller’s Jay
- Western Tanager
- Yellow-headed Blackbird
Mammals of the Region
- Black Bear (Please don’t feed the bears or attempt selfies)
- Coyote
- Douglas Squirrel (Chikaree)
- Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
- Mountain Lion
- Mule Deer
- Pine Marten
- Yellow-bellied Marmot
