DON’T MISS UPCOMING SEMINARS
Calaveras Big Trees Association is proud to announce the following schedule for 2012 Seminars: 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... Read More
CURRENT VISITOR CENTER HOURS
May 1 – May 25, the hours for the Visitor Center are Weekdays – 10 am – 4 pm; Weekends 9 am – 5 pm May 26 – September 5, the hours for the Visitor Center are Weekdays - 9 am - 5 pm; Weekends 9 am – 6 pm Please call (209) 795-3840 for more information. Read More
SUMMER CONCERT AND RAFFLE
“Take a Trip Down Memory Lane” on Saturday June 16, 2012 – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. CBTA presents a Summer Concert featuring The Anne Saunders Trio with Anne Saunders, vocals, Sue Hart on keyboard and Kim Manuel on bass. Come join us in Jack Knight Hall (in Calaveras Big Trees State Park) for amazing music, hors d’oeuvres and fine local wines. A perfect summer afternoon in a most spectacular place. Tickets are $25.00... 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
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
New CBTA Board of Directors Elected
Marilyn Regan Calaveras Big Trees Association is proud to announce that a new, 2011-2012 Board of Directors has been elected. The election was held at the Annual meeting that was held on June 18, 2011. Held in conjunction with a delicious potluck lunch, the election was conducted under the direction of Bunny Firebaugh. The members of the 2011-2012 Board of Directors are: President, Marilyn Regan; Vice President, Bruce Thomsen; Secretary,... Read More
