This month, volunteers will have the opportunity to partake in the enriching experience of replanting the 2007 Butler Peak burn area in the San Bernardino National Forest. Every helping hand will be part of the largest annual coast-to-coast, single-day volunteer restoration effort for America’s public lands. While rolling up their sleeves, volunteers will learn about the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Public Lands Day 9/26/09
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Weekend Water-Use Restriction for DWP Customers Over Labor Day Weekend
For water customers of the Department of Water and Power, there will be additional water use restrictions over the Labor Day weekend, so you may want to plan to do your outdoor watering in the meantime. On Saturday and Sunday, DWP customers serviced in Big Bear Lake, Sugarloaf, Fawnskin and Lake Williams are asked to refrain from watering, in order to allow for adequate water … [Read more...] about Weekend Water-Use Restriction for DWP Customers Over Labor Day Weekend
Blooming With Opportunity: Garden Club, Xeriscape Tour and Flower Show This Week
If getting outdoors to garden is your thing, this week offers opportunity to learn more about local planting and native flowers. Starting this morning, Big Bear’s ‘A’ Garden Club meets at 10am at the Big Bear Discovery Center. The free, two-hour meeting will feature guest speaker Michele Mroszek, Water Conservation Specialist for the Department of Water and Power, who will … [Read more...] about Blooming With Opportunity: Garden Club, Xeriscape Tour and Flower Show This Week
Free Chipping Programs Underway; Firewise Home to Be Featured on July 18 Xeriscape Tour
Both Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City have earned the distinction of being named Firewise USA communities, an honor held by less than 500 cities and towns throughout the country. Residents can contribute to this fire-safe effort by clearing defensible space and taking advantage of free neighborhood curbside chipping of trimmed trees and dead vegetation. At present, the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Free Chipping Programs Underway; Firewise Home to Be Featured on July 18 Xeriscape Tour
Pacific Crest Trail Presentation at DC Tonight; Forest Restoration Planting on Saturday
Tonight (June 18) is being billed as Nature Night at the Big Bear Discovery Center, and will include a free presentation on the Pacific Crest Trail by local photographer Scott Cordner. The 7pm offering will feature Cordner’s slide show, which covers the beautiful scenery of his hiking trip along the 2,600 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, from Mexico to Canada. The next free … [Read more...] about Pacific Crest Trail Presentation at DC Tonight; Forest Restoration Planting on Saturday