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SUMMARY:New Docent Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Wanted! New Docents at Calaveras Big Trees State Park \nVolunteer opportunities abound at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. We are looking for people who love the park\, love the out of doors\, love nature\, and love to work with people. \nThere will be a docent orientation to learn about the park’s many volunteer activities and meet some of our experienced docents. You’ll learn about what they do\, and why they love volunteering for the park. \nThe orientation is being held March 25 and March 26.  You must apply in advance to attend.  Additional information will be provided after you apply.\nPlease contact:   \nKarri Pearcey \n209-795-7980\nKarri.Pearcey@parks.ca.gov  \nAt Calaveras Big Trees\, we have a great community of people who are dedicated to enhancing every visitor’s experience. Docents help to maintain the trails\, conduct guided walks\, work in the visitor center\, assist with park events and fundraisers\, and work with young people in our many children’s programs. There is something for everyone. \nPark docents are constantly learning\, because you’ll be trained in whatever volunteer area you choose. As a docent\, you’ll be invited to our regular docent meetings and seminars that are scheduled throughout the year. Plus\, you can use our fabulous docent library. \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/new-docent-orientation/2023-03-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326
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SUMMARY:New Docent Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Wanted! New Docents at Calaveras Big Trees State Park \nVolunteer opportunities abound at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. We are looking for people who love the park\, love the out of doors\, love nature\, and love to work with people. \nThere will be a docent orientation to learn about the park’s many volunteer activities and meet some of our experienced docents. You’ll learn about what they do\, and why they love volunteering for the park. \nThe orientation is being held March 25 and March 26.  You must apply in advance to attend.  Additional information will be provided after you apply.\nPlease contact:   \nKarri Pearcey \n209-795-7980\nKarri.Pearcey@parks.ca.gov  \nAt Calaveras Big Trees\, we have a great community of people who are dedicated to enhancing every visitor’s experience. Docents help to maintain the trails\, conduct guided walks\, work in the visitor center\, assist with park events and fundraisers\, and work with young people in our many children’s programs. There is something for everyone. \nPark docents are constantly learning\, because you’ll be trained in whatever volunteer area you choose. As a docent\, you’ll be invited to our regular docent meetings and seminars that are scheduled throughout the year. Plus\, you can use our fabulous docent library. \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/new-docent-orientation/2023-03-26/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees State Park":MAILTO:amber.sprock@parks.ca.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230613
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SUMMARY:Prescribed Burn Planned
DESCRIPTION:California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park \nWork expected to begin as soon as June 12 \nARNOLD\, Calif.— California State Parks\, in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)\, plan to conduct prescribed burning at Calaveras Big Trees State Park starting as soon as June 12. \nThe planned treatment will cover up to 155 acres and will include areas along Highway 4. Visitors should expect closures during the prescribed burn\, potentially including a section of West Moran Road in the park and one lane of traffic control on Highway 4 near the park entrance.  If weather\, air quality or vegetation conditions are not conducive for burning or smoke dispersal\, the department will reschedule the treatment. \nAlthough prescribed burns produce significantly less smoke than wildfires\, communities near Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, including Arnold\, Dorrington\, Big Trees Village\, White Pines\, Blue Lake Springs\, and Love Creek may experience smoke from the burning operations. The department plans and coordinates these burns with the Calaveras and Tuolumne County Air Districts to minimize the smoke in surrounding communities. \nCalifornia State Parks is committed to the protection and stewardship of the giant sequoia groves. Prescribed burning is one of the tools used by the department for vegetation management to increase the resilience of the forest and promote new giant sequoia growth. Forest management and prescribed fires help restore and maintain a complex forest community\, reduce hazardous fuel loads\, improve wildlife habitat\, restore nutrients to the soil\, protect park infrastructure\, and reduce the chance of a catastrophic wildfire. \nThis prescribed burn is part of the Giant Sequoia Forest Resilience Project\, a program within California Climate Investments. This statewide investment program puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work by reducing greenhouse gas emissions\, strengthening the economy\, and improving public health and the environment\, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing\, renewable energy\, public transportation\, zero-emission vehicles\, environmental restoration\, more sustainable agriculture\, recycling\, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities\, low-income communities\, and low-income households across California. For more information\, visit the California Climate Investments website at: www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov. \nCalifornia State Parks Press Release  June 6\, 2023 \nContact:  Amber Sprock\,\nPublic Information Officer  (209) 540-6857
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/prescribed-burn-planned/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20231019T171554Z
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SUMMARY:Update:  Prescribed Burn Has Begun - October 19\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN HAS BEGUN AS OF THURSDAY OCTOBER 19\, 2023\n\nClosures: North Grove Trail\, Grove Overlook Trail\, and Three Senses Trail\n\n\n\n\nThe majority of the North Grove area will be closed through the weekend and until conditions favor reopening.\nThis includes the iconic North Grove Trail\, Grove Overlook Trail\, Three Senses Trail\, and a portion of the River Canyon Trail.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmber Sprock  \nPublic Information Office/ Marketing Director\namber.sprock.@parks.ca.gov\n(209) 540-6857\n___________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe planned treatment will cover approximately 39 acres in the heart of the North Grove area of the state park. Visitors should expect significant closures during the prescribed burning\, including North Grove Trail\, Three Senses Trail\, and Grove Overlook Trail. Closures will remain in effect until conditions favor reopening. Smoke will remain in the area for some time after active firing has stopped. California State Parks has prepared the unit for treatment.\n\n\n\nThe protection and stewardship of the giant sequoia groves has been a department priority since the park’s creation in 1931. Prescribed burning is part of State Park’s program for vegetation management to increase the resilience of the forest and promote new giant sequoia growth. Forest management and prescribed fire help restore and maintain a complex forest community\, reduce hazardous fuel loads\, improve wildlife habitat\, restore nutrients to the soil\, protect park infrastructure\, and reduce the chance of a catastrophic wildfire.\n\n\n\nThis project is funded by the State of California through the Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Program (WFRP). WFRP expands on critical land management that California State Parks has been carrying out for decades and supports increasing the pace and scale of fuels treatments so that California’s State Park System can become an example of resilient ecosystems maintained through active stewardship.\n\n\n\nLearn more about prescribed fire at www.parks.ca.gov/bigtreesprescribedfire\n\n\n#bigtrees #castateparks #prescribedfire
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/prescribed-burn-planned-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General,Park Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
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SUMMARY:Update:  Prescribed Burn Continues October 20\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN HAS BEGUN AS OF THURSDAY OCTOBER 19\, 2023\n\nClosures: North Grove Trail\, Grove Overlook Trail\, and Three Senses Trail\n\n\n\n\nThe majority of the North Grove area will be closed through the weekend and until conditions favor reopening.\nThis includes the iconic North Grove Trail\, Grove Overlook Trail\, Three Senses Trail\, and a portion of the River Canyon Trail.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmber Sprock  \nPublic Information Office/ Marketing Director\namber.sprock.@parks.ca.gov\n(209) 540-6857\n___________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe planned treatment will cover approximately 39 acres in the heart of the North Grove area of the state park. Visitors should expect significant closures during the prescribed burning\, including North Grove Trail\, Three Senses Trail\, and Grove Overlook Trail. Closures will remain in effect until conditions favor reopening. Smoke will remain in the area for some time after active firing has stopped. California State Parks has prepared the unit for treatment.\n\n\n\nThe protection and stewardship of the giant sequoia groves has been a department priority since the park’s creation in 1931. Prescribed burning is part of State Park’s program for vegetation management to increase the resilience of the forest and promote new giant sequoia growth. Forest management and prescribed fire help restore and maintain a complex forest community\, reduce hazardous fuel loads\, improve wildlife habitat\, restore nutrients to the soil\, protect park infrastructure\, and reduce the chance of a catastrophic wildfire.\n\n\n\nThis project is funded by the State of California through the Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Program (WFRP). WFRP expands on critical land management that California State Parks has been carrying out for decades and supports increasing the pace and scale of fuels treatments so that California’s State Park System can become an example of resilient ecosystems maintained through active stewardship.\n\n\n\nLearn more about prescribed fire at www.parks.ca.gov/bigtreesprescribedfire\n\n\n#bigtrees #castateparks #prescribedfire
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/update-prescribed-burn-continues-october-20-2023/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General,Park Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20231019T174451Z
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SUMMARY:Update:  Prescribed Burn Has Begun - October 19\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN HAS BEGUN AS OF THURSDAY OCTOBER 19\, 2023\n\nClosures: North Grove Trail\, Grove Overlook Trail\, and Three Senses Trail\n\n\n\n\nThe majority of the North Grove area will be closed through the weekend and until conditions favor reopening.\nThis includes the iconic North Grove Trail\, Grove Overlook Trail\, Three Senses Trail\, and a portion of the River Canyon Trail.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmber Sprock  \nPublic Information Office/ Marketing Director\namber.sprock.@parks.ca.gov\n(209) 540-6857\n___________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe planned treatment will cover approximately 39 acres in the heart of the North Grove area of the state park. Visitors should expect significant closures during the prescribed burning\, including North Grove Trail\, Three Senses Trail\, and Grove Overlook Trail. Closures will remain in effect until conditions favor reopening. Smoke will remain in the area for some time after active firing has stopped. California State Parks has prepared the unit for treatment.\n\n\n\nThe protection and stewardship of the giant sequoia groves has been a department priority since the park’s creation in 1931. Prescribed burning is part of State Park’s program for vegetation management to increase the resilience of the forest and promote new giant sequoia growth. Forest management and prescribed fire help restore and maintain a complex forest community\, reduce hazardous fuel loads\, improve wildlife habitat\, restore nutrients to the soil\, protect park infrastructure\, and reduce the chance of a catastrophic wildfire.\n\n\n\nThis project is funded by the State of California through the Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Program (WFRP). WFRP expands on critical land management that California State Parks has been carrying out for decades and supports increasing the pace and scale of fuels treatments so that California’s State Park System can become an example of resilient ecosystems maintained through active stewardship.\n\n\n\nLearn more about prescribed fire at www.parks.ca.gov/bigtreesprescribedfire\n\n\n#bigtrees #castateparks #prescribedfire
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/prescribed-burn-planned-2-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General,Park Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021
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SUMMARY:Prescribed Burn Continues October 20\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN HAS BEGUN AS OF THURSDAY OCTOBER 19\, 2023\n\nClosures: North Grove Trail\, Grove Overlook Trail\, and Three Senses Trail\n\n\n\n\nThe majority of the North Grove area will be closed through the weekend and until conditions favor reopening.\nThis includes the iconic North Grove Trail\, Grove Overlook Trail\, Three Senses Trail\, and a portion of the River Canyon Trail.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmber Sprock  \nPublic Information Office/ Marketing Director\namber.sprock.@parks.ca.gov\n(209) 540-6857\n___________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe planned treatment will cover approximately 39 acres in the heart of the North Grove area of the state park. Visitors should expect significant closures during the prescribed burning\, including North Grove Trail\, Three Senses Trail\, and Grove Overlook Trail. Closures will remain in effect until conditions favor reopening. Smoke will remain in the area for some time after active firing has stopped. California State Parks has prepared the unit for treatment.\n\n\n\nThe protection and stewardship of the giant sequoia groves has been a department priority since the park’s creation in 1931. Prescribed burning is part of State Park’s program for vegetation management to increase the resilience of the forest and promote new giant sequoia growth. Forest management and prescribed fire help restore and maintain a complex forest community\, reduce hazardous fuel loads\, improve wildlife habitat\, restore nutrients to the soil\, protect park infrastructure\, and reduce the chance of a catastrophic wildfire.\n\n\n\nThis project is funded by the State of California through the Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Program (WFRP). WFRP expands on critical land management that California State Parks has been carrying out for decades and supports increasing the pace and scale of fuels treatments so that California’s State Park System can become an example of resilient ecosystems maintained through active stewardship.\n\n\n\nLearn more about prescribed fire at www.parks.ca.gov/bigtreesprescribedfire\n\n\n#bigtrees #castateparks #prescribedfire
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/update-prescribed-burn-continues-october-20-2023-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General,Park Events
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