More than just a pretty landscape, Calaveras Big Trees State Park has long been a place where people can learn about the wonders of our natural environment. It was a perfect fit, therefore, to bring the California Naturalist Program to Big Trees. During the month of June 2017, 25 students completed the California Naturalist Course [...]
Summer at the park is spectacular, vibrant, and humming with activities. Just when we need them most, our high-energy summer interns have arrived! We are thrilled to introduce Ben Foster (left) and Alex Conrad (right). Alex comes to us from the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she recently graduated with two degrees: BS Biology and BA Gender [...]
The wonderful docents at Calaveras Big Trees State Park are priceless. Without the gift of their valuable time, the Park would look quite different. Whether they volunteer in the Visitor Center, on the trails, leading tours, teaching kids or working in the museum, their contribution are hard to measure. Alex Conrad, one of our amazing [...]
By Greg Martin Sector Superintendent Steven Walloupe, a supervising State Park ranger, officially joined the Central Valley District team when he started at Calaveras Big Trees State Park in March of 2017. Steven recently transferred as a supervising ranger from the Lake Tahoe Sector of the Sierra District. He has served in that role since [...]
July promises to be a busy and fun month at the Park. As you will see by clicking on the schedule below, there are many different programs being held daily now. Please call the Park 209.795.2334 or the Visitor Center 209.795.3840 for more information. Click here for July 17 - July 23 Click here for [...]
By Nancy E. Muleady-Mecham Giant sequoias must stay upright to survive, and they have mechanisms to chemically and physically maintain their balance. Should one lean too much, down it comes. But the trees are known to live past 2000 years. They are not the oldest, tallest or widest of trees, but they are the largest [...]
Each year, CBTA is proud to be able to offer five $1500 academic scholarships to students who have chosen to pursue an education and/or career in an environmentally related field. The purpose of the scholarships is to provide a monetary award to promising California upper division or graduate students who have shown an educational and [...]
If you like learning about the natural world, be sure to check out our free seminars. Come to the park to learn in the morning, picnic at noon, and hike in the afternoon. It makes for a great day! On May 13, 2017, our special guest was Dr. Christopher Fettig, Research Entomologist and Team Leader [...]
If visiting the Park, please be aware that from now until at least October you will probably experience delays just before reaching the Park entrance. Cal Trans is building retaining walls and widening the road. Please plan accordingly if travelling to the Park on week days. You can expect a 10 - 20 minute delay.
May 11, 2017 It is time to come visit the beautiful blooming Dogwoods . They have been spotted in full bloom throughout the Park. It has been reported that they are really amazing down the Parkway and by Beaver Creek. Check back for further updates.
