Fawnskin, CA, March 26, 2012, noon - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the USDA’s continuing commitment to get kids outdoors and connected to the natural world around them with $1 million in cost-share funding from the US Forest Service to enhance children’s programs in 18 states. Some of the Forest Service grant funding will be distributed to the agency’s More … [Read more...] about Grant Awarded To Discovery Center’s Nature Explore Classroom
Recreation
Redlands Bicycle Classic 2012
Redlands - Big Bear Lake, CA March 22, 2012 3:00 pm - The Redlands Bicycle Classic will be held over 4 days beginning Thursday March 22nd. These bike races are held primarily through out the streets of Redlands and out to Beaumont. This race began just after the Summer Olympics Games held in Los Angeles in 1984 and has been going strong for 28 years making it the oldest and … [Read more...] about Redlands Bicycle Classic 2012
Mountain Travel Tips For Driving In Winter Weather
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 16, 2012, noon - Winter storms have been sporadic this year, but K-BEAR Meteorologist Ben Brissey says there’s a big one projected for this weekend that could bring several inches of snow. So if you must get in your car and travel anywhere in the mountains this weekend, Caltrans has a few helpful tips to make your drive a safe and enjoyable one. Fill up … [Read more...] about Mountain Travel Tips For Driving In Winter Weather
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
USARC Ski-A-Thon Fundraiser This Weekend
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 2, 2012, noon - A big annual event is taking place at Bear Mountain Resort on Saturday. It's the Ski-a-thon 2012 and has been described as the most rewarding event of the season because it benefits the U.S Adaptive Recreation Center. Teams of 4 or individuals can enter and then make as many runs as possible that day raising money through pledges or … [Read more...] about USARC Ski-A-Thon Fundraiser This Weekend