Documentary Premiere! Working Lands, Volume III - The History of Forestry and Fire in Nevada County

The long‑awaited third installment of our Working Lands series is almost here. In this film, you’ll explore the history of our forests in Nevada County and across California, gain insight into their current condition, and learn what it will take to restore them to a healthy state through a range of treatment methods, including the use of prescribed fire.

Working Lands, Volume III - The History of Forestry and Fire in Nevada County

Nevada County’s Native peoples long cared for the landscape, using traditional practices that helped protect the region from destructive wildfire. As new communities expanded into the mountains in the 1800s, forest management began to shift, and those approaches changed again in the 1900s. Both transitions, though well‑intended, contributed to dense overgrowth and increasingly severe fires fueled by overcrowded forests. This documentary examines how our forests in Nevada County and across California have evolved, the challenges we face today, and the essential work required to rebuild healthy, resilient ecosystems—including the renewed use of Prescribed Fire. 

Film premiere date June 30th, 2026.  This event is FREE and tickets are available here RESERVE TICKETS

Working Lands Volume II – Farming and Ranching in Nevada County

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This documentary follows ten agriculturists as they bring their deep connection to the land into the heart of the community, all while restoring and managing the natural resources around them. Join us as we delve into the economic realities, generational legacy, and shared dedication that define small‑scale agriculture, told by the people who live it every day in Nevada County. Catch it on PBS KVIE Channel 6 in 2018. Watch now on our YouTube page: Working Lands

 

Working Lands Volume I – A History of Agriculture in Nevada County

This documentary originally aired on PBS in late 2016. It highlights the lives of twelve local families who continue to ranch and farm on the same land tended by their parents, grandparents, and generations before them. Their stories reveal both the challenges and the rewards of caring for the landscapes that sustain us, and they offer a glimpse of what thoughtful land stewardship can achieve. This uplifting film still airs on PBS KVIE Channel 6. Watch it now on our YouTube page: Working Lands