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Postponed Prescribed Burn Set for Calaveras Big Trees

2019-11-24T12:34:21-08:00

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Work now expected to begin November 6, 2019 ARNOLD, Calif. — California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to begin a series of prescribed burns beginning on or around the [...]

Postponed Prescribed Burn Set for Calaveras Big Trees2019-11-24T12:34:21-08:00

Oct 31 Astronomy Night CANCELLED

2019-10-30T16:17:26-07:00

OCTOBER 31 ASTRONOMY NIGHT CANCELLED BECAUSE OF POWER OUTAGE. Come look at the stars! Docents will be sharing information and telling stories as everyone gazes at the night sky. Two telescopes and astronomical binoculars will give you a closer look at the moon, planets and deep sky objects. We’re excited to have a webcam for [...]

Oct 31 Astronomy Night CANCELLED2019-10-30T16:17:26-07:00

The Park has Lost a Good Friend

2019-07-29T09:57:45-07:00

It is with sadness that we share news of the passing of Wayne Harrison. Many people know of Wayne through his work as an Environmental Scientist at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, where he worked for over 35 years.  He was one of the founders of the CA State Park’s prescribed burn program, and was instrumental [...]

The Park has Lost a Good Friend2019-07-29T09:57:45-07:00

Discovery Day – History Comes Alive

2019-07-13T17:26:12-07:00

On July 20th, 2019, Calaveras Big Trees State Park will offer a special event called Discovery Day.  It’s a celebration of the “Discovery” of the Giant Sequoia Trees. Park docents will share the stories of how our park came to be. Visitors may pick up a “Passport” and visit the 5 locations near the Visitor [...]

Discovery Day – History Comes Alive2019-07-13T17:26:12-07:00

Calaveras Big Trees History Comes to Life

2019-04-25T19:01:29-07:00

By:  Joan Allday I’ve always been obsessed with our Park’s history!  I wanted to know who wandered the North Grove of Sequoias or rode horses, crossing the Stanislaus to get to the South Grove.   What did the cottage look like next to the stump?  I used to wonder if there was anyone still alive who [...]

Calaveras Big Trees History Comes to Life2019-04-25T19:01:29-07:00

Waitlist Available for 2019 California Naturalist Program

2019-04-08T15:18:42-07:00

The 2019 California Naturalist class at Calaveras Big Trees is now full. If you are interested in joining our Waitlist, please click below.  We will get in touch with you if space opens up.  Thanks for your interest.     The very successful California Naturalist Program is returning to Calaveras Big Trees in 2019. The [...]

Waitlist Available for 2019 California Naturalist Program2019-04-08T15:18:42-07:00

Waitlist Available for John Muir Laws – Workshop

2019-04-10T08:32:44-07:00

Click on Button to Join Waitlist “Thinking Like a Naturalist: Reclaiming the Art of Natural History” Calaveras Big Trees Naturalist Training and Journaling April 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Learn how to be a naturalist. Our day begins with an introductory class: Thinking like a Naturalist, where we explore how to increase your [...]

Waitlist Available for John Muir Laws – Workshop2019-04-10T08:32:44-07:00

Have you visited the Warming Hut?

2019-02-03T14:17:30-08:00

By: Jim Allday The Warming Hut can be a blast - lots of fun for Docents and visitors. Of course it can be a little less fun and quite a bit of work when four docents, Sanders LaMont, Alice Williams, Paul Prescott and Lauren Scott served 898 visitors over four hours during Christmas week. That’s [...]

Have you visited the Warming Hut?2019-02-03T14:17:30-08:00
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