Fawnskin, CA, November 9, 2012, 6am - On Thursday November 15, 2012, at 6:30pm, the Sierra Club Big Bear Group will present their annual Environmental Film Festival at the Discovery Center. They have two movies this year. “America’s Wildest Refuge” celebrates the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, its formation and expansion, and the fight to preserve it. You’ll see the pioneers … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Environmental Film Festival
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Sierra Club Presentation
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 13, 2012, 6am - On Thursday, October 18th at 6:30pm the Sierra Club Big Bear Group will present Sandy Steers, environmental activist, speaking about “Big Bear’s Hidden Treasures.” Big Bear Valley is home to three rare and specialized habitats that host unique plants and animals that can only be seen here. Refreshments will be served at the meeting. … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Presentation
Volunteers Help Restore Cactus Flats Area
Big Bear Valley, CA, October 4, 2012, 6am - Over 100 volunteers joined the National Forest Association on Saturday, September 29, to restore and beautify popular recreation land near Cactus Flats. The participants were part of a coast-to-coast effort of more than 170,000 who came together at more than 2,000 sites to donate their time and effort to improving the public lands … [Read more...] about Volunteers Help Restore Cactus Flats Area
Please Leave Bear Cubs Alone
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 2, 2012, 6am - The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is reminding people who see bear cubs to leave them alone. Even if they appear orphaned, the most appropriate thing to do is to leave them in the wild. The DFG’s policy regarding orphaned cubs favors leaving them alone unless they are obviously sick or in dire need of assistance. The … [Read more...] about Please Leave Bear Cubs Alone
Turning Compost Into Food
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 30, 2012, 6am - It’s fall, and Valley residents will be raking up leaves. So instead of throwing them away, let the Big Bear Valley Community Gardens Project turn those leaves into compost to feed the soil next spring. The Big Bear Valley Community Gardens Project is looking for oak, poplar, maple, birch or aspen leaves. Please, no pine needles or … [Read more...] about Turning Compost Into Food