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SUMMARY:Warming Hut
DESCRIPTION:The Warming Hut is a great place to warm up by a roaring fire on a cold day\, and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage (tea\, coffee\, cider\, or cocoa) served by friendly Docents. Donations are always welcome. \nThe Warming Hut is also the place to borrow snowshoes for a North Grove Guided Hike\, if there is sufficient snow on the ground. (Our snowshoes are available only for guided tours; we do not rent them.) \nThe Warming Hut is normally open Saturdays & Sundays\, with some additional days around holidays.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/waring-hut/2019-01-20/
LOCATION:Warming Hut
CATEGORIES:Park Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190119T120000
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SUMMARY:Warming Hut
DESCRIPTION:The Warming Hut is a great place to warm up by a roaring fire on a cold day\, and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage (tea\, coffee\, cider\, or cocoa) served by friendly Docents. Donations are always welcome. \nThe Warming Hut is also the place to borrow snowshoes for a North Grove Guided Hike\, if there is sufficient snow on the ground. (Our snowshoes are available only for guided tours; we do not rent them.) \nThe Warming Hut is normally open Saturdays & Sundays\, with some additional days around holidays.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/warming-hut-6/2019-01-19/
LOCATION:Warming Hut
CATEGORIES:Park Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190113T160000
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SUMMARY:Warming Hut
DESCRIPTION:The Warming Hut is a great place to warm up by a roaring fire on a cold day\, and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage (tea\, coffee\, cider\, or cocoa) served by friendly Docents. Donations are always welcome. \nThe Warming Hut is also the place to borrow snowshoes for a North Grove Guided Hike\, if there is sufficient snow on the ground. (Our snowshoes are available only for guided tours; we do not rent them.) \nThe Warming Hut is normally open Saturdays & Sundays\, with some additional days around holidays.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/waring-hut/2019-01-13/
LOCATION:Warming Hut
CATEGORIES:Park Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190112T160000
DTSTAMP:20190223T192438Z
CREATED:20190101T204108Z
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SUMMARY:Warming Hut
DESCRIPTION:The Warming Hut is a great place to warm up by a roaring fire on a cold day\, and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage (tea\, coffee\, cider\, or cocoa) served by friendly Docents. Donations are always welcome. \nThe Warming Hut is also the place to borrow snowshoes for a North Grove Guided Hike\, if there is sufficient snow on the ground. (Our snowshoes are available only for guided tours; we do not rent them.) \nThe Warming Hut is normally open Saturdays & Sundays\, with some additional days around holidays.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/warming-hut-6/2019-01-12/
LOCATION:Warming Hut
CATEGORIES:Park Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190106T160000
DTSTAMP:20190223T192204Z
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SUMMARY:Warming Hut
DESCRIPTION:The Warming Hut is a great place to warm up by a roaring fire on a cold day\, and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage (tea\, coffee\, cider\, or cocoa) served by friendly Docents. Donations are always welcome. \nThe Warming Hut is also the place to borrow snowshoes for a North Grove Guided Hike\, if there is sufficient snow on the ground. (Our snowshoes are available only for guided tours; we do not rent them.) \nThe Warming Hut is normally open Saturdays & Sundays\, with some additional days around holidays.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/waring-hut/2019-01-06/
LOCATION:Warming Hut
CATEGORIES:Park Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190105T160000
DTSTAMP:20190223T192438Z
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SUMMARY:Warming Hut
DESCRIPTION:The Warming Hut is a great place to warm up by a roaring fire on a cold day\, and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage (tea\, coffee\, cider\, or cocoa) served by friendly Docents. Donations are always welcome. \nThe Warming Hut is also the place to borrow snowshoes for a North Grove Guided Hike\, if there is sufficient snow on the ground. (Our snowshoes are available only for guided tours; we do not rent them.) \nThe Warming Hut is normally open Saturdays & Sundays\, with some additional days around holidays.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/warming-hut-6/2019-01-05/
LOCATION:Warming Hut
CATEGORIES:Park Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTSTAMP:20181029T203545Z
CREATED:20181029T201446Z
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SUMMARY:#GivingTuesday
DESCRIPTION:On November 27\, you will have the opportunity to join Calaveras Big Trees Association in celebrating #GivingTuesday. Your gift will help provide a 5th grade child an experience that will surely change how they view nature. \nOur goal is to raise $5\,000 for the “5th Grade Buses to Big Trees” program. In reaching this goal\, you will be a part of bringing five buses of children to Calaveras Big Trees. \n#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals\, communities and organizations to celebrate generosity worldwide. \nAnyone\, anywhere can make a difference! \n“Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives.” Thomas Berry\, The Dream of the Earth \nYou don’t have to wait –
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/givingtuesday/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181116T160000
DTSTAMP:20181103T224905Z
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SUMMARY:Docent\, CBTA Member and Staff Annual Winter Sale
DESCRIPTION:All docents\, CBTA Members as well as CBTA staff and State staff are invited to the Annual Winter Sale. \nMost items are 40% off – Books 30% off \nCall 209-795-1196 for more information. \nJoin CBTA today to take advantage of this great sale \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/docent-cbta-member-and-staff-annual-winter-sale/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees Visitors Center\, 1170 E. Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181013T150000
DTSTAMP:20181002T175433Z
CREATED:20181002T174755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T175433Z
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SUMMARY:Three Senses Trail Recommissioning
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Campfire Center at 1 pm
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/three-senses-trail-recommissioning/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees Campfire Center\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T220000
DTSTAMP:20180903T005538Z
CREATED:20180626T175215Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Haunted Hotel Homicide Mystery Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Hotel Homicide\nYou are invited to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Party \nA Fundraising Event for the Benefit of Calaveras Big Trees Association \nScene of the Crime:  The Dorrington Hotel \nDate:  Friday September 7 or Saturday September 8\, 2018 \nTime:  5:30pm—cocktails followed by dinner and dessert \nDress:  Your finest 1920’s Apparel \nDinner Tickets:  $75 per person \nOnly 32 seats per night are available \n\nDinner includes Welcome Champagne Cocktail\, Appetizers\, Salad\, Chicken Kiev\, Garlic Bread and Cherry Cobbler with Ice Cream.  Wine will be served throughout the meal.\nAlso includes the Murder Mystery Event.  You will receive the mystery story line and additional information regarding preparing for the event once you purchase your ticket.\nTickets for the “Ain’t Life Grand” raffle will be sold both nights and the drawing for all raffle prizes will be held on Saturday\, September 8th.  (Cash and checks accepted)\n\nMany thanks to our Sponsors who have been so generous in making this event possible:\nDorrington Hotel        Ironstone Vineyards      Rodney and Teresa Spence\n\nAMAZING ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY – Stay overnight at this historic Hotel \nSorry – No rooms available for Saturday Night \n(Note:  All proceeds from dinners and rooms will go to Calaveras Big Trees Association for the benefit of Calaveras Big Trees State Park.  Thank you to the wonderful people at the Dorrington Hotel.) \n_____________________ \nOctober 21\, 1912 \nIt’s been three years since Rebecca Dorrington’s mysterious death.  Rebecca’s widower\, John Gardner decided to sell the Dorrington Hotel shortly after her death.\, to insatiable art fanatic and eccentric millionaire Baily Burnes\, a longtime family friend.  Bailey is hosting a soiree in honor of the anniversary of the hotel’s reopening one year ago and you are cordially invited to attend. \nRebecca’s aura has been sensed throughout the hotel since the reopening as she is distraught that the hotel has been sold.  There have also been reports of ill-spirited apparitions\, steamy pockets of strange mist causing feelings of dread\, sudden drops of temperature and terrifying voices that echo in the corridors during the wee hours.  Other than that\, the old hotel is once again becoming the place to be in beautiful downtown Dorrington.  The infamous Quinn Bloom is on the VIP guest list and will bring a rare doll collection  to the hotel—but don’t let the dolls bother you—the dreadful rumors about them may not even be true. \nRebecca believes that she is the only “one” to wander the corridors of the Dorrington Hotel\, but is she really?  You wouldn’t want to miss this party for the world! \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/5631/
LOCATION:Dorrington Hotel\, 3431 Hwy 4\, Dorrington\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180907T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180907T220000
DTSTAMP:20180903T010309Z
CREATED:20180626T174632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T010309Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Haunted Hotel Homicide Mystery Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Hotel Homicide\nYou are invited to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Party \nA Fundraising Event for the Benefit of Calaveras Big Trees Association \nScene of the Crime:  The Dorrington Hotel \nDate:  Friday September 7 or Saturday September 8\, 2018 \nTime:  5:30pm—cocktails followed by dinner and dessert \nDress:  Your finest 1920’s Apparel \nOnly 32 seats per night are available \nSorry – Friday and Saturday Night Dinner is Sold Out\n(See Below for Hotel Reservations) \n\nDinner includes Welcome Champagne Cocktail\, Appetizers\, Salad\, Chicken Kiev\, Garlic Bread and Cherry Cobbler with Ice Cream.  Wine will be served throughout the meal.\nAlso includes the Murder Mystery Event.  You will receive the mystery story line and additional information regarding preparing for the event once you purchase your ticket.\nTickets for the “Ain’t Life Grand” raffle will be sold both nights and the drawing for all raffle prizes will be held on Saturday\, September 8th.  (Cash and checks accepted)\n\nMany thanks to our Sponsors who have been so generous in making this event possible:\nDorrington Hotel        Ironstone Vineyards      Rodney and Teresa Spence\n\nAMAZING ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY – Stay overnight at this historic Hotel \nRooms:  $150 each \nOnly 5 rooms available each night \nPlease purchase rooms separate from dinner tickets\nOnly 1 room available for Friday night.  Please call office 209-795-1196 if interested. \nThere are only five rooms available each night  for the small price of $150 per room. (two people per room – Shared bathroom) \n\nIncludes Welcome Basket in room on arrival\nAlso Includes breakfast of yogurt\, muffins and fruit; coffee and tea\nCheck in is at 4 pm; Check out is at noon\n\nDon’t Miss Out!! \n(Note:  All proceeds from dinners and rooms will go to Calaveras Big Trees Association for the benefit of Calaveras Big Trees State Park.  Thank you to the wonderful people at the Dorrington Hotel.) \n_____________________ \nOctober 21\, 1912 \nIt’s been three years since Rebecca Dorrington’s mysterious death.  Rebecca’s widower\, John Gardner decided to sell the Dorrington Hotel shortly after her death.\, to insatiable art fanatic and eccentric millionaire Baily Burnes\, a longtime family friend.  Bailey is hosting a soiree in honor of the anniversary of the hotel’s reopening one year ago and you are cordially invited to attend. \nRebecca’s aura has been sensed throughout the hotel since the reopening as she is distraught that the hotel has been sold.  There have also been reports of ill-spirited apparitions\, steamy pockets of strange mist causing feelings of dread\, sudden drops of temperature and terrifying voices that echo in the corridors during the wee hours.  Other than that\, the old hotel is once again becoming the place to be in beautiful downtown Dorrington.  The infamous Quinn Bloom is on the VIP guest list and will bring a rare doll collection  to the hotel—but don’t let the dolls bother you—the dreadful rumors about them may not even be true. \nRebecca believes that she is the only “one” to wander the corridors of the Dorrington Hotel\, but is she really?  You wouldn’t want to miss this party for the world!
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/haunted-hotel-homicide-mystery-dinner/
LOCATION:Dorrington Hotel\, 3431 Hwy 4\, Dorrington\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180630T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180630T120000
DTSTAMP:20180306T074309Z
CREATED:20180306T074309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T074309Z
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SUMMARY:Bradley Grove and More History of Calaveras Big Trees- Seminar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSeminars 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 the day among the Giant Sequoias. For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at (209)795-1196. \nLocation:  Ralston Classroom – Education Building near Visitor Center.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/bradley-grove-and-more-history-of-calaveras-big-trees-seminar/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180623T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180623T133000
DTSTAMP:20180227T015049Z
CREATED:20180227T015016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180227T015049Z
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SUMMARY:CBTA Annual Meeting and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 23\, 2018 is the date for the Annual Meeting and Picnic for Calaveras Big Trees Association. \nThis year CBTA will provide the picnic.  Just come and enjoy! \nThe 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 staff and interns. \nCBTA is proud to be able to award five scholarships at this meeting. \nThere will be an election of Board members followed by a picnic lunch \nAll members of CBTA are encouraged to attend. \n  \nCall the office 209.795.1196 for further information.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/cbta-annual-meeting-and-picnic/
LOCATION:Picnic Area Behind Jack Knight Hall
CATEGORIES:CBTA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180602T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180602T203000
DTSTAMP:20180116T054006Z
CREATED:20180116T053751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T054006Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Here is your chance to immerse yourself in the Natural History of the Sierra Nevada at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. \nJoin 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 a 1.5 mile stroll around the North Grove. \nThis program is free to all interested persons and is sponsored by CBTA.  RSVP with CBTA (795-1196) if you can or just show up.  Persons can come to any or all parts of the Nature Blitz. \nJoin Fulbright Scholar and retired NPS Park Ranger \nNancy Muleady-Mecham\, Ph.D.  \nfor this unique opportunity to learn so much about this very special place. \nDate:                    Saturday June 2\, 2018 \nLocation:             Calaveras Big Trees State Park \nParticipants:        Age range of participants: 13 and older \nCost:                    FREE \nSCHEDULE \n9:00-9:45am            Introduction to Birds (Education Center next to Visitor Center) – bring binoculars \n10:00-12:00              Giant Sequoias and the Mixed Conifer Forest (Hike the North Grove Trail) \n12:00-12:45pm        Lunch (BYO) \n12:45- 13:30pm       Geology (Education Room) \n1:30-1:50pm            Break \n1:50-3:15pm             Animal Adaptations (Education Room) \n3:30-5:00pm            Native Plants of the Sierra Nevada (Meet at Education Building) \n8:30pm                      The Night Sky – (Meet at the Overlook – carpooling suggested) \nFor more information and to reserve your spot\, contact Calaveras Big Trees Association\, \n     Calaveras Big Trees Association                 209-795-1196             www.bigtrees.org  \n     P.O. Box 1196                                                                         \n     Arnold\, CA 95223-1196 \nClick Here to download flyer.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/nature-blitz/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA,General,Seminars & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180519T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180519T163000
DTSTAMP:20180504T233728Z
CREATED:20180227T020311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T233728Z
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SUMMARY:2018 2nd Annual Dogwood Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sorry Sold Out\nWaitlist is full!  Join our mailing list to make sure you don’t miss it next year!\n\n\n2018 Dogwood Festival  \nfeaturing\nSymphony of the Sierra\nSaturday May 19\, 2018      2 pm – 4:30 pm \nDogwood Walk  12:30 – 1:30 \nThis is a rare opportunity to hear music from this local group of musicians in the intimate rustic setting of Jack Knight Hall among the giant redwoods. \nCelebrate the amazing season of the Dogwood and  join us in  Jack Knight Hall in Calaveras Big Trees State Park for amazing music\, hors d’oeuvres\, Locke Vineyards winetasting\, Quyle Kiln Dogwood items for sale and more \nIn addition\, there will be a private “Walk Among the Dogwoods” before the concert for ticket holders only.  Please come to campfire area at 12:30.  Please RSVP to cbta@bigtrees.org or call 209-795-1196 for the walk if you are interested.   \nCall the CBTA office (209) 795-1196 for assistance \nThis event is a fundraiser for Calaveras Big Trees Association.  All proceeds will be used to help fulfill our mission to support the delivery of high quality educational and interpretive programs for Calaveras Big Trees State Park \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/2018-2nd-annual-dogwood-festival/
LOCATION:Jack Knight Hall – Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA,Park Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180505T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180505T120000
DTSTAMP:20180501T072938Z
CREATED:20180118T054405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T072938Z
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SUMMARY:Photography in Calaveras Big Trees-Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alan and Claudia Beymer\, our amazing Park photographers. \nHow do you take a picture of a Giant Sequoia?  Come find out. \nTwo 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 giant sequoias  and the surrounding forest\, plus wildlife seen frequently in the park. The event\, one in a series of free seminars for the public\, begins at 10 a.m. in the education building’s classroom at the Visitor Center\, and ends at noon.\n\nThe event is intended to share great photos\, plus offer ideas for people who use anything from a smart phone to an expensive set of cameras.\nAt the end of the slide show and  talk by Claudia and Alan Beymer\, who have concentrated on photographing Big Trees and its residents for the last decade\, participants can join them on a brief excursion outside into the park for pointers on photographing the big trees.\nThe talk will include tips on the best time of day for photography\, taking advantage of seasons and weather\, and what is required to capture  tiny wild creatures.\n\nThis summer the park staff will offer workshops on improving nature photography.\nSeminars 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 the day among the Giant Sequoias. For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at (209)795-1196. \nLocation:  Ralston Classroom – Education Building near Visitor Center. \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/photography-in-calaveras-big-trees-seminar/
LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180310T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180310T120000
DTSTAMP:20180213T010300Z
CREATED:20180118T053438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T010300Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Mortality\, Fire\, Climate Change and Future Forests in the Sierra Nevada- Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susie Kocher\, Forestry/ Natural Resources Advisor \nThe 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 does the warming climate. This talk will review the current state of Sierra forests\, prospects for the future and need action to keep those forests healthy for coming generations. \n  \nSeminars 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 the day among the Giant Sequoias. For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at (209)795-1196. \nLocation:  Ralston Classroom – Education Building near Visitor Center.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/forestry-seminar/
LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180106T160000
DTSTAMP:20180103T052657Z
CREATED:20180103T052657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T052657Z
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SUMMARY:Warming Hut
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe docents are happy to answer any and all of your questions. \nIf we get enough snow\, there would be a guided snow shoe walk that leaves from the Warming Hut at 1.  If there is no snow\, there is a regular guided walk every Saturday at 1 pm. \nPlease call 209-795-3840 for current conditions.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/warming-hut/
LOCATION:Warming Hut
CATEGORIES:CBTA,General,Park Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180104
DTSTAMP:20171222T051148Z
CREATED:20171222T051148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T051148Z
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SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closed for Inventory
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, January 3\, the Visitor Center will be closed for our annual Inventory. \nThe Museum/Exhibit Hall will remain open – 10am – 4 pm.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/visitor-center-closed-for-inventory-2/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees Visitors Center\, 1170 E. Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA,General
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171211T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171211T170000
DTSTAMP:20171212T022700Z
CREATED:20171212T022644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171212T022700Z
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SUMMARY:Visitor Center Closed for Inventory
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease call us with any questions.  209.795.1196
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/visitor-center-closed-for-inventory/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees Visitors Center\, 1170 E. Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA,General
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTSTAMP:20171121T015051Z
CREATED:20171121T015051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T015051Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:The Park will be open sunrise to sunset. \nThe Visitor Center will be closed Thursday November 23 for Thanksgiving.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/thanksgiving-day/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA,General,Park Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171117T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171117T160000
DTSTAMP:20171102T013332Z
CREATED:20171024T042949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T013332Z
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SUMMARY:Docent/Member Annual Sale & Open House
DESCRIPTION:Calaveras Big Trees Association invites all Docents\, CBTA Members and State Staff \nTo the 2017 Annual Visitor Center Winter Sale (10am—4 pm) \nMost items   40% off   Books 30% off \nONE DAY ONLY \nEveryone is invited for a little holiday cheer at the Holiday Open House (10am-3pm in Classroom). \nFrom November 18 thru December 3 the sale is open to the public. \nThen Everything will be 20% off. \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/docentmember-annual-sale-open-house/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees Visitors Center\, 1170 E. Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171028T120000
DTSTAMP:20170808T035256Z
CREATED:20170808T035142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T035256Z
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SUMMARY:Miwok and Native American Culture
DESCRIPTION:Presented by CBT Supervising Ranger\, Steven Walloupe. \n  \nSeminars 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 the day among the Giant Sequoias. For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at (209)795-1196. \nLocation:  Jack Knight Hall \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/miwok-and-native-american-culture/
LOCATION:Jack Knight Hall – Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170923T120000
DTSTAMP:20170808T032449Z
CREATED:20170808T032031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T032449Z
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SUMMARY:Glorious Trees-Alfred Russel Wallace in California - Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by author\, Sal Manna \nThis book is the until-now untold story of the 1887 visit to California of one of the most famous men of science in the world\, the man who had conceptualized around the same time as Darwin the “survival of the fittest” cornerstone of natural selection\, the lynch-pin for the theory of evolution. The book chronicles Wallace during his stay\, from his visits to the natural wonders of Yosemite and the Calaveras Big Trees to his meetings with the state’s most eminent scientists and pivotal figures such as conservationist John Muir and politician and businessman Leland Stanford. What Wallace did and said in California connected him to a bewildering and sometimes bemusing range of people and subjects\, from environmentalism to the beginnings of Stanford University; from the Calaveras Skull and one of the greatest hoaxes in natural history to Spiritualism and its colorful frauds. His American journey was the first and only speaking tour in his lifetime. \nNowhere in America did Wallace immerse himself in nature as completely and nowhere were there cathedrals of nature he wanted most to worship at than those in California. Nowhere was his personal connection stronger than in California as well and the story of his ’49er brother John is integral to understanding Alfred’s time in California (the town of Wallace in Calaveras County is named for John!). The branches of “Glorious Trees: Alfred Russel Wallace in California” extend as far and as wide as those of the Sequoias Wallace so admired.  “Glorious Trees” contributes an until-now unexamined portion of his life to the biography of one of the most fascinating men in the history of science. \n  \nSeminars 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 the day among the Giant Sequoias. For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at (209)795-1196. \nLocation:  Ralston Classroom – Education Building near Visitor Center.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/glorious-trees-alfred-russel-wallace-in-california-seminar/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA,Seminars & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170819T150000
DTSTAMP:20170729T041845Z
CREATED:20170503T230009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170729T041845Z
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SUMMARY:A Day in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Calaveras Big Trees Association Presents A Day in the Park on Saturday\, August 19\, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nBring your family and friends to a fun-filled afternoon of music by the local favorite\, Magnolia Rhythm Trio. They will be performing from 12 – 2 at the Campfire Center. \nDelicious barbeque will be available prepared by Big Boys BBQ’IN.  Food will be available in front of Jack Knight Hall from 11 – 3. \nColumbia State Park reenactors will be on hand to share everyday life in the 1870s. The Columbia State Park rangers and docents will also be sharing old-time games from the 1800s. This event will be held in the area between the campfire center and Jack Knight Hall. Come join the fun! \n 
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/a-day-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBTA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigtrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/magnolia.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T120000
DTSTAMP:20170310T021934Z
CREATED:20170310T013924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T021934Z
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SUMMARY:Searching for Gold Spot --The Wild After Wildfire - Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Forests that have experienced fire are vibrant\, dazzling\, and full of life. While searching for the rare Black-backed Woodpeckers\, which rely on these burned forests\, biologists encounter a plethora of other wildlife such as deer\, black bears\, bobcats\, sapsuckers\, bluebirds\, wrens\, and raptors\, including nesting Northern Goshawks and Spotted Owls and their chicks. The Black-backed Woodpeckers have recently been petitioned for special status species listing (threatened or endangered). Come enjoy this film’s short journey of wonder and discovery. \nSearching for Gold Spot – The Wild After Wildfire” is a film bringing to light the importance of fire to montane (mountain) forests and wildlife of the American West. The film chronicles the current research and conservation efforts of a team of biologists focusing on rare Black-backed Woodpeckers native to the Sierra Nevada-Cascades Region. While searching for these incredibly camouflaged cavity nesters\, the team also finds a plethora of other wildlife in a vibrant and rapidly regenerating but threatened ecosystem – the post-fire\, or “snag”\, forest.  Blending a visually exquisite celebration of wilderness with awareness of the challenges involved with saving it\, “Searching for Gold Spot” will raise important questions about conservation of the wild as we know it.  Check out the trailer at https://youtu.be/ohWIrCb2liE. 30 min \n  \n\nSeminars 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 the day among the Giant Sequoias. For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at (209)795-1196. \nLocation:  Ralston Classroom – Education Building near Visitor Center.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/may-6-2017-searching-for-gold-spot-the-wild-after-wildfire/
LOCATION:Calaveras Big Trees State Park\, Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170325T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170325T120000
DTSTAMP:20170307T072829Z
CREATED:20170207T011707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T072829Z
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SUMMARY:"Snowshoe" Thompson - Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Pioneer Mail Carrier of the Sierra \nJoin Frank Tortorich to learn more about John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson. \nJohn A. Thompson was born Norway in 1827. His family emigrated to the U.S. just ten years later and by 1851 John was a young man\, ready to try his luck in the gold fields of California. While he undoubtedly brought enthusiasm and determination with him to his new home\, he also brought with him something the people of that region had never seen before: skis! Unfamiliar with the long thin strips of wood he strapped to his feet\, people called them “snow-shoes” and Thompson acquired a nickname. \nOf the many interests he pursued in the years that followed-as a farmer\, rancher\, guide\, trader\, Indian agent and politician-the thing Thompson is remembered most for was his service as a dependable mail carrier\, who made record time traversing the Sierra Nevada on those “snow-shoes\,” carrying the winter mail and keeping the lines of communication open for those who lived in the region. This is his story. \nFrank Tortorich captures the fortitude and stamina of this legendary Norwegian American whose strength and perseverance serve as a role model for today’s youth.”Snowshoe” and the historic town of Genoa are grateful!-Sue Knight\, Friends of Snowshoe Thompson \nThe author’s knowledge and understanding of the Sierra emigration era serves as a background for what he has been able to express in this book. Tusen takk!-Nina MacLeod \nCaveat Lector (let the reader beware). Frank Tortorich’s gripping account of the legendary life\, legacy\, and accomplishments of John “Snowshoe” Thompson is most captivating\, and his excitement\, enthusiasm\, and interest in California pioneers and Gold Rush history are contagious. Ken Johnston\, author of Legendary Truths\, Peter Lassen and His Gold Rush Trail in Fact and Fable. \nClick Here to purchase book.   \nSeminars 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 the day among the Giant Sequoias. For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at (209)795-1196. \nLocation:  Ralston Classroom – Education Building near Visitor Center.
URL:https://bigtrees.org/event/snowshoe-thompson-seminar/
LOCATION:Ralston Classroom\, 1170 East Highway 4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calaveras Big Trees Association":MAILTO:cbta@bigtrees.org
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