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SUMMARY:Optical Astronomy: Dark Sky
DESCRIPTION:May 14\, 2026 (Thursday) at 8:30 PM | Calaveras Big Trees State Park\nJoin us for our first Dark Sky Astronomy Night of 2026.\n\nExperience the magic of a truly dark sky at Calaveras Big Trees State Park on May 14\, 2026 at 8:30 PM. Far from city lights and surrounded by towering sequoias\, led by our knowledgeable docent-volunteer astronomers\, this program offers a rare opportunity to explore deep-sky objects\, star clusters\, and galaxies through our telescopes. Bring a chair\, a blanket\, and your curiosity. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or a first-timer\, this family-friendly program you won’t want to miss. \n\nPlease arrive early — parking is limited\, and spaces fill up fast.\n$10 per vehicle at the Entrance Station\nFor more information: \n\nEmail Us At: calaverasbigtreessp@parks.ca.gov\nPhone: (209) 795-7980.\nVisit: www.parks.ca.gov/calaverasbigtrees
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/optical-astronomy-dark-sky/
LOCATION:Overlook\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Park Events,Programs & Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees State Park":MAILTO:amber.sprock@parks.ca.gov
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SUMMARY:Optical Astronomy: Moon Night
DESCRIPTION:May 21\, 2026 (Thursday) at 8:00 PM | Calaveras Big Trees State Park\nJoin us for our first Moon Night of 2026.\n\nGrab a chair and a blanket and head out under the stars! Our volunteers will have telescopes ready for a guided night sky exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or a first-timer\, this family-friendly program you won’t want to miss. \nPlease arrive early — parking is limited\, and spaces fill up fast.\n$10 per vehicle at the Entrance Station \nFor more information:\n\nEmail Us At: calaverasbigtreessp@parks.ca.gov\nPhone: (209) 795-7980.\nVisit: www.parks.ca.gov/calaverasbigtrees
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/optical-astronomy-moon-night/
LOCATION:Overlook\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Park Events,Programs & Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees State Park":MAILTO:amber.sprock@parks.ca.gov
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SUMMARY:2026 UC California Naturalist Course Registration:
DESCRIPTION:The California Naturalist Program is returning to Calaveras Big Trees State Park for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Sierra Nevada’s ecology. This immersive course combines an engaging science curriculum with hands-on field experiences\, creative problem-solving\, authentic citizen science projects\, and meaningful community service. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Dates \nThursdays: May 28\, June 4\,\n18 & 25\n5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nFridays: May 29\, June 5\,\n19 & 26\n8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nProgram Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Fee: $310 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScholarships Available: A limited number of need-based\, partial scholarships ($55) will be available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Is Open \nRegister Today \nNOTE: Register early to ensure your place in this program. The class size is limited to 24 participants. \n\n\n\nAttendance Policy:  Participants must attend all classes. \nRefund Policy:  Full refunds\, minus a $50 processing fee\, are permitted until April 15\, 2026. No refunds will be issued for any reason after  April 15\, 2026. \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/bigtreescbta/
LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBTA":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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