Big Bear, Ca April 2, 2011 6:00 pm - The National Forest Association requires many volunteers to run the Big Bear Discovery Center. Four times each year, the NFA invites anyone interested in helping to an orientation. During the meeting, potential volunteers learn about the NFA and the programs that need volunteers. At the end of the presentation, there is an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Needs Volunteers
San Bernardino National Forest
Fire Lookout Program Offers Training For New Volunteers
San Bernardino, CA, March 29, 2011, noon - The Fire Lookout Host Program, which is one of the six volunteer programs of the National Forest Association, is recruiting volunteers to staff fire lookouts for this year’s fire season. Lookout Volunteers help to protect the forest and local mountain communities from the threat of fire, and host visitors. New Volunteer Training begins … [Read more...] about Fire Lookout Program Offers Training For New Volunteers
Forest Service Seeks Public Comment On Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Application
San Bernardino, CA, March 15, 2011, 1:00pm – San Bernardino National Forest recreation managers are seeking public comments on their proposals for the California Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program. Public comments can be submitted through April 4. The State is using an Internet-based “On-Line Grant Application” process as the means to apply for State funding. San … [Read more...] about Forest Service Seeks Public Comment On Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Application
Eagles Seen in the Big Bear Valley
Big Bear, Ca March 13, 2011 3:00 pm - The bald eagles that visit Big Bear during the winter months are one of the spectacular sites around the lake. These large birds enjoy the plentiful fish and ducks available in our lakes because the water is not often completely frozen. Each winter since 1979, the US Forest Service has conducted counts of the eagles seen in the area. For … [Read more...] about Eagles Seen in the Big Bear Valley