The Big Bear Valley’s American Bald Eagle population has fluctuated over the last 22 years, during which time biologists from the San Bernardino National Forest have conducted counts during the winter months. Since the late ’70s, Big Bear’s eagle population has soared to as many as 35-40 and dropped to as little as six or seven in our area; during the most recent eagle count in … [Read more...] about Final American Bald Eagle Count of the Season Slated for Saturday
Recreation
SBNFA’s Forest Aid Sprouts “March Madness” Activities in Support of Forest Restoration
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The burn areas near Butler Peak, site of the September 2007 Butler and Butler #2 Fires to the west of Fawnskin, will be the focus of the Forest Aid 2010 replanting effort overseen by the San Bernardino National Forest Association. This spring, the SBNFA’s Forest Aid will partner with TreePeople to plant 25,000 seedlings, continuing the 2009 project … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Forest Aid Sprouts “March Madness” Activities in Support of Forest Restoration
Got Kids? Check Out the Free Classes and Resources Available at the MOM Project
Big Bear City, CA -- The MOM Project has been offering free services, resources and classes to Big Bear parents since 2001 and, says Director Megan Meadors, “Everything we offer is free, and all of our classes at the MOM Project are by donation only—that’s how we work.” The MOM Project (available to both moms and dads) operates under the Bear Valley Community Healthcare … [Read more...] about Got Kids? Check Out the Free Classes and Resources Available at the MOM Project
Swap, Sale and Deed: Community Services District Excited About Property Exchanges With County and Park District
Big Bear City, CA -- During agenda items for the Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District, President Marge McDonald announced, “I could not be happier with these things listed under Old Business.” The business item at hand, at the March 1st CSD meeting, addressed the reassignment of East Valley properties--via sale, swap and redeeding—between CSD, … [Read more...] about Swap, Sale and Deed: Community Services District Excited About Property Exchanges With County and Park District
The Big Bear Climb: Volunteers Needed for May 21 Stage of Amgen Tour of California
Big Bear Lake, CA -- In anticipation of the Amgen Tour of California, the internationally recognized cycling race coming to Big Bear the weekend prior to Memorial Day, local volunteers are being sought to participate on Friday, May 21. The local organizing committee for the Big Bear Climb, which culminates with a finish at Snow Summit after a 135-mile ride from Pasadena, needs … [Read more...] about The Big Bear Climb: Volunteers Needed for May 21 Stage of Amgen Tour of California