Fawnskin, CA, April 19, 2012, 12noon – Locally, National Forest Association youth leaders will be joining more than one billion people around the globe to participate in Earth Day 2012 on April 22 at the Big Bear Discovery Center on North Shore Drive to host and help mobilize an appreciation for our planet, call for its protection and stand united for a sustainable future. The … [Read more...] about National Forest Association Celebrates “Earth Day” at the Big Bear Discovery Center
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Summer Jobs with the National Forest Association
Fawnskin, CA, April 12, 2012, 8:00am - The National Forest Association a nonprofit, known as the NFA, is looking for five motivated, energetic college students who are interested in spending their summer working with the NFA. According to Stacy Gorin, NFA Director of Operations, this is a resume-building opportunity for students, ages 18 to 24, who have an interest in … [Read more...] about Summer Jobs with the National Forest Association
Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve Will Be Open On Saturdays
Baldwin Lake, CA, April 2, 2012, 8:00am – The Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve on Highway 18 along the north shore of Baldwin Lake will open April 7 for visitors to explore and learn about pebble plain environments that are unique to the San Bernardino National Forest. Opening day will feature a wildflower hike that will depart at 11:30am. The Reserve also provides a home for … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve Will Be Open On Saturdays
Bald Eagles Seen In Local Mountains
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 20, 2012, 4:00pm – On Saturday March 10, the final bald eagle count of the season was conducted by local Federal and State biologists and volunteers around lakes in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. Approximately 54 volunteers participated in the 1-hour eagle census in the Big Bear/Baldwin Lake area where 6 eagles were observed. While this … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles Seen In Local Mountains
Bald Eagle Chick Hatched At Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 9, 2012, 3:00pm - The San Bernardino National Forest says a pair of bald eagles have successfully nested and produced a chick near Big Bear Lake. The new chick was born sometime around February 11th and his nickname is Jack, to honor one of the most dedicated eagle count volunteers, Jack Lubecki, who passed away a couple of years ago. The chick was born … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Chick Hatched At Big Bear Lake