Celebration of State Parks

DAY ONE:

GALA MOVIE SCREENING AND RECEPTION – “CALIFORNIA FOREVER”

Saturday, February 18, 2012 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm       Jack Knight Hall    Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Join us for a gala screening of California Forever – an important documentary celebrating the beauty, drama and sweeping history of California State Parks—the most magnificent and diverse collections of State Parks in the nation.  Several portions of this film were shot in Calaveras Big Trees State Park.  Meet the Director, academy award nominated David Vassar, and Producer, Sally Kaplan of Backcountry Pictures.

Dignitaries and guests will enjoy a variety of Calaveras Counties’ finest wines accompanied by gourmet hors d’oeuvres.

When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Jack Knight Hall in Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Tickets:   $40.00                    Purchase online at californiaforever.eventsbot.com

Space is limited.  Reservations are required.   No tickets will be sold at the door.

Please contact the CBTA office for information (209) 795-3840 or visit us at bigtrees.org.        Click here for printable flyer.

Click here for movie trailer

LATEST UPDATE

Tickets to this event are selling fast. Not only will this be an evening of raising awareness of our magnificent State Parks ….Word is out that Karen Henderson’s Lila and Sage is doing the Catering for this event. Karen who is famous for her cupcakes and who is presently participating in the “Cup Cake Wars” on the food channel network will be serving a mini version of her cupcakes for the dessert portion of the event. Lila and Sage has donated all the dessert items and Grounds Restaurant has donated several appetizer items for the reception. We are grateful for their generosity.

Calaveras Wineries have also been wonderful in donating their fine wines.

A huge “THANK YOU” to all our Sponsors and Donors who have been so generous:  To date they include:

SPONSORS:

LILA & SAGE CATERING and CUPCAKES, Murphys CA

GROUNDS RESTAURANT, Murphys, CA

DONORS:

Wine Donations received to date include:

Black Sheep Winery , Chathom Vineyards, Hatcher Winery, Indian Rock Vineyards, Laraine Winery, Lavender Ridge, Milliaire Winery, Muir-Hanna Vineyards, Renner Winery, Stevenot Winery, Twisted Oak, Val du VinoWinery, and Villa Vallecito Vineyards.

Thanks to everyone who has been so generous.

Celebration of State Parks – DAY TWO

Sunday February 19, 2012

SNOWSHOE THOMPSON EXPERIENCE

Snowshoe Thompson – “Viking of the Sierras” Join us for a very unique experience for all ages:

Session One 11:00 am – 2 pm         Session Two 1 pm—4 pm

Calaveras Big Trees Association Is delighted to offer a unique experience:

A hike, a lunch and an encounter with Snowshoe Thompson

TWO SESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE

SESSION ONE will begin at 11:00 am.  Leaving from the Warming Hut on snowshoes, (weather permitting). You will be treated to a guided hike which will take you to an encounter with Snowshoe Thompson (portrayed by Steve Hale).    The hike will be followed by a warm and delicious lunch in Jack Knight Hall.

SESSION TWO will begin at 1 pm at Jack Knight Hall where you will be treated to a delicious lunch and then will proceed to the Warming Hut and a guided hike for your opportunity to meet Snowshoe Thompson

$20.50 for adults and $10.50 for children under 12 will reserve your spot for this unforgettable experience.

(Snowshoes will be provided for you) (Bring your own if you have them)

Purchase online at snowshoethompson.eventsbot.com

Outdoor activities subject to weather conditions

Call the office at (209) 795-38490 for more information.

Click Here for printable flyer      Click here for more information on Snowshoe Thompson

2012 Seminar Schedule

Calaveras Big Trees Association is proud to announce the following schedule for 2012 Seminars:

Saturday May 5 ^– Bears  of Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Dr. Paul Ustach, Biology Professor at San Joaquin Delta College will present a program about the Bears of Calaveras Big Trees State and the surrounding Sierra. Although we do not see them often, bears are among the most popular animals in the Park. Dr. Ustach has presented a very popular seminar about reptiles and amphibians here at the Park in 2009. He continues with a long college tradition of bringing his students to Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Recently he has been volunteering during the summer in Yosemite. 

Saturday May 19 – BUTTERFLIES

Jim Mori of Sonora will present a program on the butterflies of our Park and the surrounding areas.   Mr. Mori has long shared his expertise and interest in butterflies with Park groups.  He has presented to docent groups and at Family Day.  He has also provided the excellent collection of butterflies which is displayed in the Park’s natural history collection located in the Visitor Center.  Mr. Mori is an entomologist, retired from the State of California and has had a deep interest in butterflies since he was a child.

All Seminars will be held in Jack Knight Hall at Calaveras Big Trees State Park  from 10:00 am-12 noon  Admission to the Park is $8 per car.

The seminars are free and open to the public.  Pack a lunch, bring the family and plan on spending the day among the Giant Sequoias.  For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at 795-3840 or visit our website at www.bigtrees.org

Click Here to download printable flyer.    Click on “Read More” to see the rest of the schedule

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Natural History Discovery Program

Studies and Exploration at Calaveras Big Trees State Park  2012.  Here is your chance to immerse yourself in the Natural History of the Sierra Nevada at Calaveras Big Trees State Park.

Hikes of two miles, demonstrations, talks, and audio-visual programs will include the topics of astronomy; animal adaptations; Sierra geology and weather; the mixed conifer forest, wildflowers; birds; Giant Sequoias and fire ecology; people through time; and the history of the National Park Service and one Ranger’s story. A special field trip to the largest sugar pine in the world will be included.

Doc Nancy

Join Fulbright Scholar and retired NPS Park Ranger, Dr. Nancy Muleady-Mecham for this unique opportunity to learn so much about this very special place.

Date:                       July 13, 14, & 15, 2012

Location:             Calaveras Big Trees State Park    

Participants:        Maximum number of participants: 20 – Ages 13 and older

Cost:                    $150 per person                             10% discount for Calaveras Big Trees Association Members

Included is a 3-day pass to Calaveras Big Trees State Park for the dates of the program and a BBQ Saturday night.

For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Calaveras Big Trees Association,

     Calaveras Big Trees Association                 209-795-3840             www.bigtrees.org

Click Here to Download Flyer                             Click Here for More Detailed Information

Winter Wonderland was “Wonderful”

A big thank you to all who made this year’s “Winter Wonderland” and huge success.  Even though we had no snow, it was a beautiful day and a great time was had by all.