Fawnskin, CA, July 13, 2016 - The California Department of Transportation maintenance crews are cleaning drains in addition to other routine maintenance activities along State Route 38 through Fawnskin on Thursday July 14. The work will be conducted between the West Boat Ramp and Windy Point from 8:00 am to 11:30 am, and from the Discovery Center to Juniper Hill between 11:30 … [Read more...] about Road Work in Fawnskin Thursday May Cause Delays
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It’s Mother’s Day for Mother Earth
Fawnskin, CA, April 18, 2014 - Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water is joining forces with Project WET to teach families how to take better care of the planet we depend on--especially our liquid assets. Project WET is the world’s leading water education organization, and visitors to the Big Bear Discovery Center Saturday will learn what happens in the water cycle, how they can make … [Read more...] about It’s Mother’s Day for Mother Earth
The Drought’s Effect on Big Bear Lake
Fawnskin, CA, March 9, 2014 - Some of the most visible effects of the current drought are the beaches springing up around Big Bear Lake’s 22 miles of shoreline--new patches of sand that fishermen and picnicking families are making the most of. Even after picking up over ten inches of precipitation in the recent storm system, the water level was still 7’ 10” below full, compared … [Read more...] about The Drought’s Effect on Big Bear Lake
Bald Eagles Return to Big Bear Year After Year
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 8, 2014 - Migrating bald eagles love to winter in the San Bernardino Mountains with most of them choosing Big Bear Lake as their winter home. They're usually found near water because their diet is primarily made up of fish and ducks. Sometimes during particularly cold nights, Coots, a breed of bird on our lake, will get stuck in the ice which make them … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles Return to Big Bear Year After Year
“Celebrate Your Love” of Nature at the Discovery Center
Fawnskin, CA, February 4, 2014 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation is presenting a "Celebrate Your Love" Benefit for the Discovery Center this Saturday, February 8th, at the Discovery Center, as a culmination of their holiday fund raising campaign to raise the $25,000 needed to continue the high level of service, programming and education provided by the Center. The … [Read more...] about “Celebrate Your Love” of Nature at the Discovery Center