Thank You To All Sponsors and Donors
Our President’s weekend activities were a big success. Saturday night – CBTA hosted the local screening of “California Forever”. Many Thanks to David Vassar and Sally Kaplan for sharing their incredible movie with those lucky enough to attend. Our success was due in large part of all our generous sponsors and donors. Saturday – California Forever screening Sponosrs and donors: GOLD SPONSORS LILA & SAGE CATERING... Read More
10th Annual Park Advocacy Day
Tuesday March 20, 2012 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Help us send a powerful message of support for California’s 278 state parks by participating in CSPF’s 10th Annual Park Advocacy Day. Participating in Park Advocacy Day is a meaningful and fun way to show support for California’s state park system. As a park advocate, you will have the opportunity to join with park supporters from throughout the state to meet with lawmakers and urge them to make... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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. Read More
CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK – OPEN!!
Calaveras Big Trees State Park will be open December 17 through January 1, 2012 daily from 11:00 to 3:00. The Visitor Center will be open Daily December 17 through January 1 from 11:00 – 3:00. The Warming Hut will be open December 24 through January 1 11:00 – 4:00. After January 1,tThe Visitor Center and Wrming Hut will be open on weekends only. There will be a guided hike on Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Please meet at the Warming Hut and... Read More
FAMILY DAY 2011
As the sun came up on Calaveras Big Trees State Park on Saturday August 20, it brought with it a glorious day for our annual Family Day celebration. As the people started to pour in at 10 am, they were treated to many activities and learning experiences. Whether it was Wild Things and Raptors, to reptiles, crafts, face painting, and carriage rides, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Activities also included: Search and Rescue team... Read More
Helping to Keep the Park Clean!
Family Day 2011 marked the kickoff of a campaign by Calaveras Big Trees Association to reduce the use of disposable plastic water bottles in the Park. Thanks to all who bought a bottle in support of this campaign. Plastic bottles, even when recycled, create hundreds of pounds of garbage and waste every year. Reusable water bottles with the Calaveras logo are now available in the Visitor Center for $2.00. These bottles are a durable... Read More
And The Earth Moved!!
At long last, construction has begun on the new Visitor Center! The construction trailer arrived, followed by fences, trucks, dirt and earth moving equipment. Please check the website often, as well as Facebook, as we try to give you the latest in pictures and progress as this exciting endeavor proceeds and the new Visitor Center takes shape. Miracles do happen! Read More
WE LOVE A PARADE!
Calaveras Big Trees Association was well represented in the annual Arnold Fourth of July Parade. Many docents, CBTA members and State Park representatives joined in the festivities. The marchers were warmly received by the crowds that lined Highway 4. For their efforts, the CBTA and State Park entry was awarded a 2nd Place in the Non-Vintage Car category. It is important in this time of State budget problems that have resulted in the closure... Read More
