Calaveras Big Trees Association

2026-08-20T00:00:00-07:00
  • Visitor Center Closed for Inventory

    Calaveras Big Trees Visitors Center 1170 E. Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    The Visitor Center will be closed to the public on Wednesday January 3 so that the annual inventory can be completed.  Sorry for any inconvenience. Please call us with any questions.  209.795.1196

  • Visitor Center Closed for Inventory

    Calaveras Big Trees Visitors Center 1170 E. Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    On Wednesday, January 3, the Visitor Center will be closed for our annual Inventory. The Museum/Exhibit Hall will remain open - 10am - 4 pm.

  • Warming Hut

    Warming Hut

    Please stop by the Warming Hut located at the end of the main parking lot and enjoy a free warm drink and a roaring fire before or after your exploration of the Park. The docents are happy to answer any and all of your questions. If we get enough snow, there would be a guided [...]

  • Tree Mortality, Fire, Climate Change and Future Forests in the Sierra Nevada- Seminar

    Ralston Classroom 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Presented by Susie Kocher, Forestry/ Natural Resources Advisor The forests of the Sierra Nevada have been undergoing increasing stressors with drought leading to increasing tree mortality and wildfires killing trees across vast areas. The type and timing of disturbances such as bark beetles or fire have profound effects on the recovery of Sierra Nevada forests as [...]

  • Photography in Calaveras Big Trees-Seminar

    Ralston Classroom 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Presented by Alan and Claudia Beymer, our amazing Park photographers. How do you take a picture of a Giant Sequoia?  Come find out. Two of the most prolific photographers in Calaveras Big Trees State Park will provide a free slide show this Saturday May 5 of their beautiful work, including dozens of stunning photographs of [...]

  • 2018 2nd Annual Dogwood Festival

    Jack Knight Hall - Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Sorry Sold Out Waitlist is full!  Join our mailing list to make sure you don't miss it next year! 2018 Dogwood Festival   featuring Symphony of the Sierra Saturday May 19, 2018      2 pm - 4:30 pm Dogwood Walk  12:30 - 1:30 This is a rare opportunity to hear music from this local [...]

  • Nature Blitz

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Here is your chance to immerse yourself in the Natural History of the Sierra Nevada at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Join Doc Nancy for a day of in-depth nature exploration.  In addition to topic presentation, walks and demonstrations, attendees will learn interpretive techniques as well.  All walks are classed as “easy,” with the longest [...]

  • CBTA Annual Meeting and Picnic

    Picnic Area Behind Jack Knight Hall

    Saturday June 23, 2018 is the date for the Annual Meeting and Picnic for Calaveras Big Trees Association. This year CBTA will provide the picnic.  Just come and enjoy! The meeting will begin at 11 am and will include annual reports from Board Officers as well as Park information from State Park staff and introductions of their [...]

  • Bradley Grove and More History of Calaveras Big Trees- Seminar

    Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Ralston Classroom 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Presented by Mel Bradley, grandson of the Owen and Adrienne Bradley, who helped protect the grove, raised the money to purchase the South Grove, and planted the Bradley Grove. Seminars are free and open to the public. There is a day-use fee to enter the Park. Pack a lunch, bring the family and plan on spending [...]

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