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SUMMARY:2022 California Naturalist-Waitlist only
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, the class is sold out.  If you are still interested\, please click on the button below and fill out the waitlist form.   Thanks for all the interest. \n \n\nClass Limited to 24. \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 June 2\, 9\, 16 & 23 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nFridays June 3\, 10\, 17 & 24 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 1\, 2022 \nCovid-19 Policy:    Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required.  Please email proof of vaccination to cbta@bigtrees.org or mail to CBTA\, PO Box 1196\, Arnold CA 95223.  You may bring in your proof of vaccination to the CBTA office Tuesday-Thursday as well. \nAttendance Policy:  Participants must attend all classes. One class session may be missed with prior approval of instructor. \nRefund Policy:  Full refunds\, minus a $50 processing fee\, permitted until May 1. No refunds will be issued for any reason after  May 1. \nClick Here to view informational flyer \nClick Here to Purchase Book
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SUMMARY:State Park Town Hall Meeting on Fire Plans
DESCRIPTION:March 25\, 2022 – ARNOLD\, Calif.— California State Parks is holding a town hall meeting April 7 at 6 p.m. at Calaveras Big Trees State Park to discuss forest management in the park. \nThe meeting will be held in-person\, as well as virtually\, to allow broad public participation. State Park’s Central Valley District’s Natural Resources Team will be sharing information regarding forest management plans\, wildfire preparation\, and protecting giant sequoias in the park. The team will also answer questions from the community. Safety protocols\, set by public health officials to mitigate the spread of COVID-19\, will be in effect. As such\, face coverings are recommended indoors regardless of vaccination status. \nWhat:     Community Town Hall Meeting \nProtecting Our Forests: A Discussion About Keeping the Forests Healthy Using Prescribed Burning and Other Forest Treatments within Calaveras Big Trees State Park \nWhen:    Thursday\, April 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. \nWhere:   Calaveras Big Trees State Park — Educational Resources Room (Ralston Classroom)\n1170 CA-4\, Arnold\, Ca 95223 \nOR Zoom. Pre-registration is not required. \nAs caretakers of California’s unique and extraordinary redwoods\, State Parks continues to increase the resilience of the forest\, park infrastructure and surrounding communities at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The protection\, stewardship\, and interpretation of the parks’ giant sequoia groves has been a department priority since the park’s creation and a focus of intensive efforts in recent years. State Parks looks forward to receiving public input on its forest management plan. \nFor individuals who are unable to attend the town hall meeting\, or for additional questions\, please email State Parks at amber.sprock@parks.ca.gov. \nThe meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the briefing and/or meeting may make a request by contacting amber.sprock@parks.ca.gov or sending a written request to that person at P.O. Box 120\, Arnold Ca\, 95223. Providing your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.### \nCalifornia State Parks and the recreational programs supported by its divisions of Boating and Waterways\, Historic Preservation and Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation provide the opportunity for families\, friends\, and communities to connect. Off-highway motor vehicle recreation\, boating activities\, horseback riding\, cycling\, hiking\, camping\, rock climbing\, tours\, hikes\, school group enrichment\, and special events are just some of the activities enjoyed in 279 park units organized into 21 field districts throughout the state. Learn more at www.parks.ca.gov. \nContact:\nAmber Sprock \, Public Information Officer    (209) 213-9032 \n*********************************************************** \nBelow are links to very interesting videos and a webinar that are worth your time to view.\nFrom The Nature Conservancy: \n“Controlled Burning Reduces Catastrophic Wildfire Risk” \n“Why We Work with Fire” \n*************************************************************** \n“NPR Interview with Scott Stephens\, UC Berkeley Fire Scientist on What’s Needed to Manage Wildfires” \n***************************************************************\nSequoia Conservancy Webinar: Giant Conversations: Fire and Giant Sequoias in the Sierra Nevada Mountains \nThe Webinar addresses the KNP Complex Fire that burned 88\,000 acres and killed approximately 3-5% of the world’s population of mature giant sequoias. The SQF Fire in 2020 killed 10-14% of the giant sequoia population.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/california-state-parks-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-on-calaveras-big-trees-state-parks-forest-management-plan/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
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