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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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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T203000
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SUMMARY:Optical Astronomy: Dark Sky
DESCRIPTION:June 11\, 2026 (Thursday) at 8:30 PM | Calaveras Big Trees State Park\nJoin us for our Dark Sky Astronomy Night.\n\nExperience the magic of a truly dark sky at Calaveras Big Trees State Park on June 11\, 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-2/
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:Night Skies with Doc Nancy
DESCRIPTION:June 13\, 2026 (Saturday) at 9:00 PM | Calaveras Big Trees State Park\nCome look at the stars!\nDoc Nancy will share scientific information and tell stories as everyone gazes at the night sky. Meet us at the Scenic Overlook in the park\, just a few miles past the Visitor Center. Bring a chair or blanket and please keep your headlights turned off as you enter the parking area. \nPlease arrive early! Parking is limited\, and spaces fill up fast\, so carpooling is recommended.\nMeet at the Scenic Overlook for astronomy programs.\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/night-skies-with-doc-nancy-8/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees Scenic 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:cbta@bigtrees.org
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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
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SUMMARY:Optical Astronomy: Moon Night
DESCRIPTION:June 25\, 2026 (Thursday) at 9:00 PM | Calaveras Big Trees State Park\nJoin us for our Optical Astronomy Night – Moon Night.\n\nThis program invites you to gaze at the moon and the surrounding night sky through our telescopes. Bring a chair\, a blanket\, and your sense of wonder. \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\n\n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/optical-astronomy-moon-night-2/
LOCATION:Overlook\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Park Events,Programs & Tours
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