Big Bear, CA, July 17th, 2016 - Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? Would you like to learn about the amazing and unique ecology of California? If so, consider becoming a California Naturalist! Southern California Mountains Foundation is proud to host a California Naturalist Volunteer Training at the Big Bear Discovery Center in Fawnskin, CA beginning September … [Read more...] about California Naturalist Volunteer Training Big Bear Discovery Center; September-November 2016
Pets & Wildlife
Animal Care and Control Announces New Fee Schedule
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 19th, 2016 - A new dog licensing fee schedule for all unincorporated county areas and the cities of Big Bear Lake, Highland and Yucaipa will go into effect on July 1. County Animal Care and Control tries to keep fees as low as possible for county residents. Dog licensing fees for altered (spayed or neutered) dogs haven’t been raised since 2007. Although … [Read more...] about Animal Care and Control Announces New Fee Schedule
NOAA Forecasts Extremely Hot Weather This Weekend
Big Bear, CA, June 15, 2016 - High pressure aloft over northern Mexico will strengthen and expand to the north and west bringing a strong warming trend for Friday through Sunday with excessive heat likely by Sunday for inland areas and possibly near the coast. The heat wave could extend past Sunday and Monday into the middle of next week, but that is less certain. The hot … [Read more...] about NOAA Forecasts Extremely Hot Weather This Weekend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Relocation is On-Track
San Bernardino, CA May 24, 2016 - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the construction contract for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo Relocation Project with M.S. Construction Management Group. Without haste, the Zoo groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Friday May 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the new Zoo site. During Tuesday's meeting, many local officials spoke in … [Read more...] about Big Bear Alpine Zoo Relocation is On-Track
Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There
Big Bear, CA, May 10, 2016 - It's springtime again and young wildlife are emerging from their dens and nests and beginning to learn the ways of the world. Because of this increase in wildlife activity, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds people to leave young wildlife alone if they come across them in the wild. The improper handling of young wildlife is a … [Read more...] about Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There