BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Calaveras Big Trees Association - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigtrees.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Calaveras Big Trees Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T113000 DTSTAMP:20260729T181501Z CREATED:20260729T181202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181501Z UID:10001819-1786788000-1786793400@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Finding the Mammoth Grove Hotel DESCRIPTION:Finding the Mammoth Grove Hotel\nA History Talk at Calaveras Big Trees \n\n\n\nJoin Us for “Finding the Mammoth Grove Hotel” \nThe Calaveras Big Trees Association is delighted to invite you to Finding the Mammoth Grove Hotel\, a special presentation uncovering the story of the grand resort that once welcomed travelers from around the world beneath our ancient giants. \nFor decades\, the Mammoth Grove Hotel stood as the heart of the North Grove\, a gathering place for early tourists\, dignitaries\, and dreamers drawn to the big trees\, until fire took it in 1943. Presenters Joan Allday and Sally Finch will share their story through archival photographs\, old records\, and the memories of those who came before us. In this presentation\, they’ll share what they’ve found and what still remains a mystery. \nFor those of us who call the Sierra Nevada home\, the hotel’s story feels like a missing piece of our own. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Joan and Sally speak\, ask questions\, and connect with others who share a love for this place and its history. \n\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m.\nLocation: Education Center\, Calaveras Big Trees State Park \n\n\nAbout the Presenters\nSally Finch is a CBTA Board Member with a deep commitment to preserving and sharing the history of Calaveras Big Trees State Park. \nJoan Allday is a long-time docent and former CBTA board member whose years of oral history interviews with park visitors and community members helped launch CBTA’s History Project\, preserving the stories that shape our understanding of this special place. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/finding-the-mammoth-grove-hotel/ LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T113000 DTSTAMP:20260317T232652Z CREATED:20260317T204155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232652Z UID:10001818-1784973600-1784979000@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:The Birds of Calaveras Big Trees DESCRIPTION:Presentation with Alan Beymer\nA Special Morning at Calaveras Big Trees \n\n\n\nJoin Us for a Presentation with Alan Beymer \nThe Calaveras Big Trees Association is pleased to welcome Alan Beymer for a morning dedicated to the birds that live in our park. \nThe giant sequoias get much of our attention. But look up\, and listen\, the birds of Calaveras Big Trees have a compelling story to tell. In his presentation\, The Birds of Calaveras Big Trees\, Beymer draws on a lifetime of careful observation to bring these species into focus\, offering a closer look at who’s here\, when they arrive\, and what their presence tells us about the health and rhythm of this forest. \n\n\n\nFrom the striking black-and-white flash of the White-headed Woodpecker prying the bark of a sugar pine\, to the flame of a Western Tanager in the summer canopy\, to the quiet industry of the Brown Creeper spiraling up an ancient trunk\, these birds are everywhere\, if you know where to look. \nFor all of us\, his talk is an invitation to listen a little more closely the next time we step outside. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear Alan speak\, ask questions\, and connect with others who share a love for the wild world around us. \n\n\nAbout the Presenter\nAlan Beymer is a retired educator from Merced College and a longtime resident of Arnold\, California. His years living and observing in the foothills and mountains of the central Sierra have given him an intimate familiarity with the birds and natural world of this region. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/the-birds-of-calaveras-big-trees/ LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pileated-woodpecker-featured-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T113000 DTSTAMP:20260317T210310Z CREATED:20260316T231720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T210310Z UID:10001817-1784368800-1784374200@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Black Bears in California: Natural History\, Conservation\, and Management DESCRIPTION:Seminar with Arjun Dheer\, Ph.D.\nBlack Bears in California: Natural History\, Conservation\, and Management \n \nThe Calaveras Big Trees Association is delighted to welcome Arjun Dheer\, Ph.D.\, Senior Environmental Scientist and Statewide Black Bear Coordinator with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife\, for a morning of insight and discovery into one of the Sierra Nevada’s most fascinating and misunderstood neighbors. \n \nWhat does it take for people and bears to share the same wild spaces? In his presentation\, Black Bears in California: Natural History\, Conservation and Management\, Arjun brings years of fieldwork and hands-on wildlife science into the room\, offering a rare inside look at black bear behavior\, ecology\, and the delicate balance between thriving communities and a healthy natural environment. For those of us who live\, work\, and love nature\, this is a conversation that matters. Bears are part of our community\, and understanding them more deeply is part of understanding our shared environment. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Arjun speak\, ask questions\, and connect with others who share a love for the wild world around us. \n\n\nAbout the Presenter\nArjun Dheer\, Ph.D.\, is a Senior Environmental Scientist and the Statewide Black Bear Coordinator for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Black Bear Management Unit. His work is dedicated to maintaining ecologically functional black bear populations across California\, balancing science\, conservation\, and the realities of living alongside wildlife. To explore his full body of research and publications\, visit his ResearchGate profile. Learn more about CDFW’s Black Bear Program at wildlife.ca.gov. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/black-bears-in-california-natural-history-conservation-and-management/ LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bear-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T113000 DTSTAMP:20260319T173644Z CREATED:20260313T001317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T173644Z UID:10001816-1781949600-1781955000@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:M. Kat Anderson - Author Seminar DESCRIPTION:Author Talk with M. Kat Anderson\nA Special Morning at Calaveras Big Trees \nJoin Us for an Author Talk with M. Kat Anderson \nThe Calaveras Big Trees Association is delighted to welcome ethnobotanist and author M. Kat Anderson for a morning of inspiration and discovery. \nWhat does it mean to truly belong to a landscape\, to listen to it\, and let it sing back? In her new book\, I Sing to the Earth and She Sings Back\, ethnobotanist M. Kat Anderson invites us into a more intimate\, embodied relationship with the natural world\, one grounded in presence\, reciprocity\, and a reawakening of ancestral ways of knowing. \nBuilding on the foundation of her landmark book Tending the Wild\, which transformed how we understand Indigenous stewardship of California’s landscapes\, Anderson draws from decades of collaboration with Native elders and a lifetime of personal experience as an ecologist and seeker. She weaves storytelling\, cultural insight\, and practical guidance into ten lyrical chapters that speak powerfully to our moment of ecological reckoning and spiritual disconnection\, offering a grounded and hopeful path to reconnection — one that honors Indigenous wisdom without appropriating it. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear Kat speak\, ask questions\, and connect with others who share a love for the living world. \nI Sing to the Earth and She Sings Back and Tending the Wild are available at the Big Trees Visitor Center. For more information on these books\, visit   M. Kat Anderson’s website. \n\n\nAbout the Author\nM. Kat Anderson is an ethnobotanist whose thirty-year collaboration with California’s Indigenous elders and traditional knowledge holders has shaped how scientists and land stewards understand the natural world. Author of the landmark Tending the Wild and the newly released I Sing to the Earth\, and She Sings Back (2026)\, her work is a lifelong devotion to restoring our relationship with the land. Learn more at tendingthewild.com. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/m-kat-anderson-author-seminar/ LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/M_Kat_Anderson_featured-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260317T215032Z CREATED:20260312T000955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T215032Z UID:10001815-1780740000-1780747200@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Conservation Ambassadors’ Wild Things DESCRIPTION:Your favorite wild neighbors are coming to the park\nA Special Event at Calaveras Big Trees \nThe incredible team from Conservation Ambassadors’ Wild Things is returning to Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, and they’re bringing some of the most fascinating animal ambassadors you’ll ever meet up close. \n \nFrom a baboon who loves a good balance ball to a bald eagle who survived a gunshot wound\, every single animal has a story. And Wild Things is here to tell it\, with warmth\, humor\, and a deep commitment to conservation that will leave your whole family inspired. \nWhether you’re a returning fan or meeting them for the first time\, this is one of the most popular events we host all year. Don’t miss it. \nWant to learn more about Conservation Ambassadors’ Wild Things? Click here to check out their website\, meet a few of their animals\, and learn more about the great work they do. \n\n\nAbout Conservation Ambassadors\nConservation Ambassadors’ Wild Things was founded in 1987 and has spent nearly four decades providing a home for displaced wildlife and sharing their stories with the public. Today\, they care for over 60 species\, reaching thousands of school children every year with a message of conservation\, curiosity\, and deep respect for the natural world. They are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Weimar\, CA. Learn more about their mission and team here. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/conservation-ambassadors-wild-things/ LOCATION:Campfire Center CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unhuggpic-featured.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T160000 DTSTAMP:20241015T173757Z CREATED:20241015T173558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T173757Z UID:10001668-1729951200-1729958400@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Come and celebrate the life and accomplishments of Sue Hoffmann\, the Administrative Officer of CBTA for nearly sixteen years. She is greatly missed. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/come-and-celebrate-the-life-and-accomplishments-of-sue-hoffmann-the-administrative-officer-of-cbta-for-nearly-sixteen-years-she-is-greatly-missed/ LOCATION:Calavers Big Trees – Jack Knight Hall\, 1170 E Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA USA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/In-Memory-of-Sue.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T120000 DTSTAMP:20240801T204426Z CREATED:20240801T204426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T204426Z UID:10001603-1723888800-1723896000@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Seminar - To The Land Of Promise: The Extraordinary California Gold Rush Journal of Lewis Meyer DESCRIPTION:August 17\, 2024 \nPresented by: Salvatore John Manna \nWhere: Ralston Classroom Time: 10am-12pm \nOne hundred and seventy-five years after the discovery of gold near Sutter’s Fort\, To The Land Of Promise: The Extraordinary California Gold Rush Journal of Lewis Meyer marks one of the last\, if not the last\, major first-person contributions to the history of the Gold Rush. A gold mine of observations and experiences\, Meyer’s journal of his 1849 voyage from New York\, around Cape Horn\, to San Francisco has never been published\, in part or in whole\, or even been available for research purposes to any historian\, until now. \nTo The Land Of Promise is a rarity. Few other journals published to date are as complete with daily and extensive entries that go far beyond simply commenting on the weather and noting a ship’s longitude and latitude and touch on everything from learned observations of the natural world to perceptive reflections on human nature. Few other first-person accounts published to date include a mining company’s constitution and bylaws. Few other diaries of voyages include a bill of fare detailing daily meals. Only a few others convey the reality of six months living on a sailing ship in the mid-19th century. Faster steamships as well as faster clipper ships soon dominated the Gold Rush trade. The travails of sailing ships rounding the Horn became the stuff of legend. \nCome and here the rest of the story………. \nCBTA Seminars \nSeminars are free and open to the public. There is a $10 day-use fee to enter the park. Bring the family and plan on spending the day among the giant sequoias and plan on enjoying a delicious lunch at Sequoia Snack Shack. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/seminar-to-the-land-of-promise-the-extraordinary-california-gold-rush-journal-of-lewis-meyer/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000 DTSTAMP:20240613T202052Z CREATED:20240613T202052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T202052Z UID:10001570-1719054000-1719061200@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:2024 CBTA Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Calaveras Big Trees Association\n2024 Annual Meeting \nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 at 11:00 AM on Zoom! \nWonder what Calaveras Big Trees Association has been up to?\nJoin us on Saturday June 22\, 2024 at 11 am to find out what has happened this past year and the plans for the future.\n\nSo that many more of our out of area members have the opportunity to participate in the meeting\, the 2023 Annual meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.\n\nThere will be no in-person meeting at the park.\n\n\nYou must register ahead of time to get meeting information.\n\nTo register for the Calaveras Big Trees Association Annual Meeting on Zoom\, please click on the Registration button below.\n\nYou will be asked for your name and email (so we know who to expect). You will be taken to a Meeting Registration Approved page. Here you can add the meeting to your calendar.\n\nPlease consider this opportunity to join us. You will meet and vote for nominees for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. We will also be announcing the 2024 Emily Hewitt and Steve Stocking Scholarship winners. You will also have a chance to ask any questions you might have. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/2024-cbta-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T110000 DTSTAMP:20240604T011058Z CREATED:20240604T011058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T011058Z UID:10001569-1717840800-1717844400@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Wild Things - June 8\, 2024 10am DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with a raccoon\, a porcupine\, a river otter and other surprises. \nWILD THINGS brought to the Park by CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS \n“Providing a loving home for displaced\, abused\, abandoned\, injured wild animals” \nWhere: Campfire Center \nTime: 10am-11pm \nCome one – come all URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/wild-things-june-8-2024-10am/ LOCATION:Campfire Center CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/wild.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20240410T142259Z CREATED:20240325T172720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T142259Z UID:10001543-1715421600-1715428800@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Astronomy at Big Trees DESCRIPTION:May 11\, 2024 \nPresented by: Astronomy Team \nWhere: Ralston Classroom \nTime: 10:00-12:00-pm \nClick Here for Flyer URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/astronomy-at-big-trees/ LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Seminar-Flyer-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T150000 DTSTAMP:20240503T051045Z CREATED:20240312T211410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T051045Z UID:10001540-1714816800-1714834800@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:John Muir Laws Workshop Sold Out DESCRIPTION:Learn to “Think Like a Naturalist” with John Muir Laws \nNaturalist and illustrator John Muir Laws will demonstrate simple and fun techniques you can incorporate into your own recreational nature study or to share with others. A perfect experience for anyone interested in taking their birding and nature study to the next level. \nMay 4\, 2024 – 10am-3pm – All-Day Workshop \n$50 per person \nLimited seating.  Register early \nDownload the flyer for more information here \nScan or push the button to register. \n  \nCall 209-795-1196 with any questions or email cbta@bigtrees.org URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/john-muir-laws-workshop-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/jml.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T144500 DTSTAMP:20240422T152314Z CREATED:20240422T152314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T152314Z UID:10001544-1713962700-1713969900@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:April 2024 CBTA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:When:  Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024        12:45 pm \nAll are always welcome. \nMeeting on Zoom: (click below)  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83630482238 \n \nApril 2024 CBTA Board Packet \nAny questions:  call 209-795-1196  or email cbta@bigtrees.org URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/april-2024-cbta-board-meeting/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T150000 DTSTAMP:20240325T162729Z CREATED:20240325T162600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T162729Z UID:10001541-1711543500-1711551600@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:CBTA March Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Everyone welcome to join the Board of Directors meeting and see what CBTA is up to. \nMarch 27\, 2024 Board Packet \nZoom link to join the meeting URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/cbta-march-board-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T150000 DTSTAMP:20240129T224043Z CREATED:20240129T223808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T224043Z UID:10001539-1706706000-1706713200@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:CBTA January Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:General meeting of the Board of Directors of Calaveras Big trees Association. \nWednesday\, January 31\, 2024  1PM \n \nClick above to join. \nBoard Packet \nAnyone is welcome. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/cbta-january-board-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20240410T145738Z CREATED:20231116T211603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T145738Z UID:10001531-1704096000-1704128400@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:California Naturalist 2024 Registration Has Closed DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed \nIf you would like to be put on a waitlist\, please click the button and complete the form. \n \nYou will be notified if space becomes available. \n________________________________________ \nDo you enjoy: \n\nExploring and learning about our local ecology?\nEngaging in citizen science?\nSharing your knowledge with others?\n\nThis is the program for you! \nThe Mission of the CA Naturalist Program is to foster a diverse community of naturalists and promote stewardship of California’s natural resources through education and service. \nCourse Schedule: \nThursdays May 30\, June 6\, 20\, and 27 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nFridays:  May 31\, June 7\, 21\, and 28 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nMeeting Place:  Classroom at Calaveras Big Trees State Park \nCourse Fee:        $310   Students must purchase The California Naturalist Handbook (2013\, UC Press) and bring a field notebook.  Registration is limited.    Please expect the commitment of a collegiate level class\, including reading and required projects in addition to weekly class meetings.   A limited number of need-based\, partial scholarships will be available. \nCourse Benefits:  \n\nParticipate in this 40 hour course that combines UC science curriculum with guest lecturers\, field trips and project – based learning to explore the fascinating natural history of the central Sierra Nevada.\nUC California Naturalist Certification awarded upon completion of course requirements.\nOpportunities for volunteering and advanced learning across the state with participating organizations.\nOpportunity to receive UC academic credit\nLifetime membership in a dedicated statewide network of naturalists\nParticipate in this 40 hour course that combines UC science curriculum with guest lecturers\, field trips and project – based learning the explore the fascinating natural history of the central Sierra Nevada.\n\nScholarship application deadline:  April 8\, 2023 \nAttendance Policy:  Participants must attend all classes. \nRefund Policy:  Full refunds\, minus a $50 processing fee\, permitted until April 15. No refunds will be issued for any reason after April 15.. \n  \nClick Here to download flyer URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/california-naturalist-2024-registration/2024-01-01/2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Picture1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20240410T145738Z CREATED:20231116T211603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T145738Z UID:10001155-1704067200-1704153599@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:California Naturalist 2024 Registration Has Closed DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed \nIf you would like to be put on a waitlist\, please click the button and complete the form. \n \nYou will be notified if space becomes available. \n________________________________________ \nDo you enjoy: \n\nExploring and learning about our local ecology?\nEngaging in citizen science?\nSharing your knowledge with others?\n\nThis is the program for you! \nThe Mission of the CA Naturalist Program is to foster a diverse community of naturalists and promote stewardship of California’s natural resources through education and service. \nCourse Schedule: \nThursdays May 30\, June 6\, 20\, and 27 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nFridays:  May 31\, June 7\, 21\, and 28 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nMeeting Place:  Classroom at Calaveras Big Trees State Park \nCourse Fee:        $310   Students must purchase The California Naturalist Handbook (2013\, UC Press) and bring a field notebook.  Registration is limited.    Please expect the commitment of a collegiate level class\, including reading and required projects in addition to weekly class meetings.   A limited number of need-based\, partial scholarships will be available. \nCourse Benefits:  \n\nParticipate in this 40 hour course that combines UC science curriculum with guest lecturers\, field trips and project – based learning to explore the fascinating natural history of the central Sierra Nevada.\nUC California Naturalist Certification awarded upon completion of course requirements.\nOpportunities for volunteering and advanced learning across the state with participating organizations.\nOpportunity to receive UC academic credit\nLifetime membership in a dedicated statewide network of naturalists\nParticipate in this 40 hour course that combines UC science curriculum with guest lecturers\, field trips and project – based learning the explore the fascinating natural history of the central Sierra Nevada.\n\nScholarship application deadline:  April 8\, 2023 \nAttendance Policy:  Participants must attend all classes. \nRefund Policy:  Full refunds\, minus a $50 processing fee\, permitted until April 15. No refunds will be issued for any reason after April 15.. \n  \nClick Here to download flyer URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/california-naturalist-2024-registration/2024-01-01/1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Picture1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231229T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231229T150000 DTSTAMP:20231226T151241Z CREATED:20231209T233418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T151241Z UID:10001530-1703847600-1703862000@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Calaveras Big Trees Warming Hall DESCRIPTION:This year located in Jack Knight Hall \n“Warming Hall” \nTuesday-Friday – December 26\, 27\, 28 and 29\, 2025 \n11 am – 3 pm \nCome by for a hot beverage and warm up by the fire. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/jack-knight-hall-warming-hall/2023-12-29/ LOCATION:Jack Knight Hall – Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Warming-Hall-Instagram-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231228T150000 DTSTAMP:20231226T151241Z CREATED:20231209T233418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T151241Z UID:10001529-1703761200-1703775600@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Calaveras Big Trees Warming Hall DESCRIPTION:This year located in Jack Knight Hall \n“Warming Hall” \nTuesday-Friday – December 26\, 27\, 28 and 29\, 2025 \n11 am – 3 pm \nCome by for a hot beverage and warm up by the fire. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/jack-knight-hall-warming-hall/2023-12-28/ LOCATION:Jack Knight Hall – Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Warming-Hall-Instagram-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231227T150000 DTSTAMP:20231226T151241Z CREATED:20231209T233418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T151241Z UID:10001528-1703674800-1703689200@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Calaveras Big Trees Warming Hall DESCRIPTION:This year located in Jack Knight Hall \n“Warming Hall” \nTuesday-Friday – December 26\, 27\, 28 and 29\, 2025 \n11 am – 3 pm \nCome by for a hot beverage and warm up by the fire. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/jack-knight-hall-warming-hall/2023-12-27/ LOCATION:Jack Knight Hall – Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Warming-Hall-Instagram-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231226T150000 DTSTAMP:20231226T151241Z CREATED:20231209T233418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T151241Z UID:10001160-1703588400-1703602800@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Calaveras Big Trees Warming Hall DESCRIPTION:This year located in Jack Knight Hall \n“Warming Hall” \nTuesday-Friday – December 26\, 27\, 28 and 29\, 2025 \n11 am – 3 pm \nCome by for a hot beverage and warm up by the fire. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/jack-knight-hall-warming-hall/2023-12-26/ LOCATION:Jack Knight Hall – Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Warming-Hall-Instagram-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T143000 DTSTAMP:20231128T153414Z CREATED:20231128T153142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T153414Z UID:10001158-1701262800-1701268200@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Calaveras Big Trees Association Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The November 29\, 2023 Board Meeting will be held virtually on Zoom at 1 pm \nJoin the meeting with this link. \nLink to Meeting \nClick Here for Agenda URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/calaveras-big-trees-association-board-meeting/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/How-to-Keep-Zoom-Meetings-Safe-From-Predators.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231129 DTSTAMP:20231127T193907Z CREATED:20231119T211447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T193907Z UID:10001156-1701129600-1701215999@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:2023 Giving Tuesday-You Can Make A Difference DESCRIPTION:We need your help to make sure this valuable program continues at Calaveras Big Trees Stte Park. \nCalaveras Big Trees is one of the 55 state parks participating in the PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students) program for teachers and students all over California and beyond. Heading up this program for Calaveras Big Trees is State Park Interpreter I\, Lillie Oravetz. \nThis program is a free offering for teachers allowing them to schedule a virtual field trip at the state park of their choice.  The teacher connects to the ranger with the provided link\, allowing the ranger into their classroom through the live video. The teacher’s students can be either in the classroom or can attend virtually by using a link provided ahead of time by the teacher. Either way\, the ranger transports the teacher with their students right into the park to show and explain the features of their park to the students with question-and-answer interaction throughout.  The PORTS On-Demand virtual tour is a 45-minute lesson with handouts provided for follow up after the presentation. \nWe need your support to make a difference. \nCalaveras Big Trees PORTS Program Information \nState Park PORTS Program Information \nLillie in Action URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/2023-giving-tuesday-you-can-make-a-difference/2023-11-28/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Calaveras-Big-Trees-PORTS-In-Person-Stats-compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124 DTSTAMP:20231121T211508Z CREATED:20231121T211302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T211508Z UID:10001157-1700697600-1700783999@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closed - Park Open - Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:Park will be OPEN. URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/visitor-center-gift-shop-closed-thanksgiving-day/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/bigtreesweb1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T160000 DTSTAMP:20230927T181405Z CREATED:20230927T181405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T181405Z UID:10000856-1700215200-1700236800@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Docent and CBTA Members Holiday Sale DESCRIPTION:Calaveras Big Trees Association \nInvites all Docents\, CBTA Members and State Staff\nto the\n2023 Holiday Sale\nFriday\, November 17\, 2023  10am – 4pm \nEverything at least 40% off for docents\, members and DPR staff \nJoin today to enjoy the one day discount\, or join the day of the sale. \nClick here for the Holiday Sale Flyer URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/docent-and-cbta-members-holiday-sale/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Christmas-docent-flyer-Made-with-PosterMyWall.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T150000 DTSTAMP:20230914T175112Z CREATED:20230815T215946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T175112Z UID:10000855-1695553200-1695567600@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Sequoia Snack Shack DESCRIPTION:Calling all foodies and park-goers! The wait is over\, Sequoia Snack Shack is finally here! After months of hard work\, CBTA is excited to announce the grand opening of our new food trailer located behind Jack Knight Hall. Our menu features delicious snacks and tasty treats that are perfect for a day in the park. From mouth-watering hot dogs to refreshing snow cones\, we’ve got you covered. Come and join us every Saturday and Sunday from 11-3 through October. Don’t miss out on the fun and the food! See you there! \n \nThis Weekend’s Menu URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/sequoia-snack-shack/2023-09-24/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tshirt__5___7_in_-removebg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T150000 DTSTAMP:20230914T175112Z CREATED:20230815T215946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T175112Z UID:10000854-1695466800-1695481200@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Sequoia Snack Shack DESCRIPTION:Calling all foodies and park-goers! The wait is over\, Sequoia Snack Shack is finally here! After months of hard work\, CBTA is excited to announce the grand opening of our new food trailer located behind Jack Knight Hall. Our menu features delicious snacks and tasty treats that are perfect for a day in the park. From mouth-watering hot dogs to refreshing snow cones\, we’ve got you covered. Come and join us every Saturday and Sunday from 11-3 through October. Don’t miss out on the fun and the food! See you there! \n \nThis Weekend’s Menu URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/sequoia-snack-shack/2023-09-23/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tshirt__5___7_in_-removebg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T150000 DTSTAMP:20230914T175112Z CREATED:20230815T215946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T175112Z UID:10000853-1694948400-1694962800@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Sequoia Snack Shack DESCRIPTION:Calling all foodies and park-goers! The wait is over\, Sequoia Snack Shack is finally here! After months of hard work\, CBTA is excited to announce the grand opening of our new food trailer located behind Jack Knight Hall. Our menu features delicious snacks and tasty treats that are perfect for a day in the park. From mouth-watering hot dogs to refreshing snow cones\, we’ve got you covered. Come and join us every Saturday and Sunday from 11-3 through October. Don’t miss out on the fun and the food! See you there! \n \nThis Weekend’s Menu URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/sequoia-snack-shack/2023-09-17/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tshirt__5___7_in_-removebg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T150000 DTSTAMP:20230914T175112Z CREATED:20230815T215946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T175112Z UID:10000852-1694862000-1694876400@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Sequoia Snack Shack DESCRIPTION:Calling all foodies and park-goers! The wait is over\, Sequoia Snack Shack is finally here! After months of hard work\, CBTA is excited to announce the grand opening of our new food trailer located behind Jack Knight Hall. Our menu features delicious snacks and tasty treats that are perfect for a day in the park. From mouth-watering hot dogs to refreshing snow cones\, we’ve got you covered. Come and join us every Saturday and Sunday from 11-3 through October. Don’t miss out on the fun and the food! See you there! \n \nThis Weekend’s Menu URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/sequoia-snack-shack/2023-09-16/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tshirt__5___7_in_-removebg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T120000 DTSTAMP:20230213T194034Z CREATED:20230213T194034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T194034Z UID:10000784-1694858400-1694865600@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:More Facts & Folklore of Calaveras Big Trees DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Joan Allday\nWhere: Ralston Classroom Time: 10am-12pm URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/more-facts-folklore-of-calaveras-big-trees/ LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/acf1d408-91d2-4c26-992a-3b0945d1ea55-thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T150000 DTSTAMP:20230914T175112Z CREATED:20230815T215946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T175112Z UID:10000850-1694343600-1694358000@bigtrees.org SUMMARY:Sequoia Snack Shack DESCRIPTION:Calling all foodies and park-goers! The wait is over\, Sequoia Snack Shack is finally here! After months of hard work\, CBTA is excited to announce the grand opening of our new food trailer located behind Jack Knight Hall. Our menu features delicious snacks and tasty treats that are perfect for a day in the park. From mouth-watering hot dogs to refreshing snow cones\, we’ve got you covered. Come and join us every Saturday and Sunday from 11-3 through October. Don’t miss out on the fun and the food! See you there! \n \nThis Weekend’s Menu URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/sequoia-snack-shack/2023-09-10/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:CBTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tshirt__5___7_in_-removebg.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR