How Can We Prevent Catastrophic Wildfire Video
bigtreesCBTA2022-05-04T14:24:45-07:00Please click below to view this fascinating presentation by Dr. Scott Stephens at the April 18, 2022 Webinar. https://youtu.be/zjSO1kiT_oo
Please click below to view this fascinating presentation by Dr. Scott Stephens at the April 18, 2022 Webinar. https://youtu.be/zjSO1kiT_oo
Join Doc Nancy (Nancy Muleady-Mecham) for a look at the dark skies of Calaveras Big Trees. There will be talk stars, planets, constellations and mythology. Where: The Overlook When: 9:00 pm start (arrive early for parking, you may have to park below and walk to the overlook) Details: One hour – Dress warmly. (Flashlights are [...]
Presented by Anthony Ambrose and Wendy Baxter Recording Available of Presentation Click Here to View Giant sequoia forests are experiencing unprecedented threats from drought, fire, and insect attack. This presentation will describe how changing environmental conditions present novel challenges to the health and survival of giant sequoias and highlight ongoing efforts to study [...]
2022 Dates: May 26 8 pm June 23 8:30pm July 7 7:30pm (moon night) July 21 8:30 pm August 4 7pm (moon [...]
NOW HIRING Forestry Aide Positions California State Parks is hiring Forestry Aides to work in the Central Valley District as a member of our Forest Stewardship Team at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Forestry Aides work throughout the district doing manual thinning and prescribed burning operations. Help us create a healthy and resilient forest! • [...]
Calaveras Big Trees Association’s Board voted unanimously last week to call for the Department of Parks and Recreation to take immediate, urgent action to mobilize cavalry of forest crews to clean up the massive build-up of dense, dry vegetation … now, during the winter months. The entire 6500-acre Park is in dire condition given the [...]
Waitlist Only Sorry, the class has sold out. If you are interested in being added to the waitlist, please click the button below. The very successful California Naturalist Program is returning to Calaveras Big Trees in June 2022. Do you enjoy • Exploring and learning about our local ecology? • Engaging in citizen science? • [...]
Enjoy a walk in the park and then support the park by doing some shopping in the Visitor Center Book Store. There is always something new to be found. You will find something for everyone: books, clothing, toys, trees, art, stickers, games ..... Your visit to Calaveras Big Trees will be one you want to [...]
Calaveras Big Trees Will Continue to Thrive Because of You! Thanks to your support in 2021, we can continue to create, fund and deliver inspirational educational and interpretive programs, as well as inspire visitors to help preserve and protect the Giant Sequoias and all the Park’s natural resources. Please join CBTA for a special year-end [...]
Our donors and members are just amazing. Please read on to see the impact that they have made on Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Please read the 2021 Donor Impact Report to see what you have done..