Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake –The Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) invites you to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday this Saturday, August 10th at the Big Bear Discovery Center! This special event will be packed with exciting and interactive activities for people of all ages. From educational exhibits to fun games, there’s something for everyone to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday at the Big Bear Discovery Center!
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Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day (Adventure Pass Free Day)
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Discovery Center hosts National Get Outdoors Day, a free day in the San Bernardino National Forest, this Saturday, June 8th. For anyone in Big Bear who is looking to recreate in the National Forest on that day, adventure passes will not be required at the sites where you would generally need one. In addition, the Big … [Read more...] about Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day (Adventure Pass Free Day)
Big Bear Discovery Center’s Free “Earth Day Celebration” Is This Saturday, April 20th!
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Join the “Earth Day Celebration” happening at the Big Bear Discovery Center on April 20th from 10am-3pm with over 20 local organizations and vendors on site. This event is free and family friendly for people of all ages! There will be a variety of fun activities from crafts, planting programs, and guided nature walks where people can learn … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center’s Free “Earth Day Celebration” Is This Saturday, April 20th!
Baldwin Lake Pebble Plain Wildflower Walks Begin Friday
Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation will once again host guided wildflower walks and visitor information services at the Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday March 6 through June 14 from 10am-2pm with guided walks at 11:30am. The Reserve is open three days a week this season while the Discovery Center is closed for … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lake Pebble Plain Wildflower Walks Begin Friday
Big Bear Discovery Center Temporarily Closed For Renovations
Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Discovery Center closed its doors after business hours on Sunday, November 10, 2019, to make way for a renovation of the building. Reduced visitor services at an alternative location will be announced in the near future. The renovation project will allow Mountaintop Ranger District staff to co-locate within the federally-owned facility, expanding … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Temporarily Closed For Renovations