Bald eagle counts have been conducted in the Big Bear Valley since 1979, and these winter counts overseen by the U.S. Forest Service contribute to the nation-wide Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Census to assess recovery status of the species. As many as 28 eagles were spotted in the Big Bear Lake and Baldwin Lake areas in the winter of 1983/1984 though, in the last three years, that … [Read more...] about Six Bald Eagles Spotted in Big Bear in January; Volunteers Welcome on Forest Service’s Saturday Count
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Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
Pile burning on the San Bernardino National Forest resumes today (Tuesday, March 3), as firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service reduce hazardous fuels in the Angelus Oaks area off Highway 38. Smoke may be visible as crews continue pile burning every day, as long as there are favorable conditions. Firefighters continuously monitor current and expected weather conditions, and … [Read more...] about Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
SBNFA Tree Project on National Day of Service
The incoming Obama administration has dubbed this coming Monday, Martin Luther King Day, as a National Day of Service—and, for those who have the holiday off, there is a local opportunity to both be of service and do something to better our environment. The San Bernardino National Forest Association has partnered with L.A.-based TreePeople to plant 40,000 seedlings in areas … [Read more...] about SBNFA Tree Project on National Day of Service
State Senate Honors Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie With Special Day of Remembrance; Local Memorial Today in Fawnskin
BIG BEAR NEWS - BIG BEAR LAKE, CA — Big Bear’s world-famous bald eagle, Jackie, has received a formal statewide honor from the California State Senate, marking a milestone tribute for the bird whose nest cam captivated millions of viewers across the globe. The California State Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 140, introduced by State Senator Tony Strickland, … [Read more...] about State Senate Honors Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie With Special Day of Remembrance; Local Memorial Today in Fawnskin
Get Ready to Celebrate America’s 250th on July 4th in Big Bear!
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – As America rings in it's 250th birthday, the annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake remains one of the valley’s most cherished summer traditions, and this year’s celebration is set to continue that legacy. The professionally produced fireworks display will launch on Saturday, July 4th, beginning when the sky is fully dark, … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Celebrate America’s 250th on July 4th in Big Bear!