SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A 10-week-old bald eagle made famous by hatching live on a webcam earlier this year has yet to take his first flight, prompting San Bernardino National Forest officials to extend a closure around the nest on the north side of Big Bear Lake. Juvenile bald eagles typically take their first flight 10 to 12 weeks after hatching. “He turned 10 weeks … [Read more...] about Big Bear Bald Eagle Area Closure Extended
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RIP Cookie
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear mourns the loss of one of two baby eagles born in mid April. Just like last year when we lost one of two eagles born to local eagle-mom Jackie, a late-season storm brought rain and snow to the San Bernardino National Forest on Sunday night, with nighttime temperatures dipping to below freezing. The eaglet, known as Cookie, was the second of two chicks … [Read more...] about RIP Cookie
Prescribed Burn Planned to Restore Bluff Meadow
Big Bear, CA - After a wet winter and with spring weather conditions continuing to be ideal for prescribed burning, San Bernardino National Forest officials are planning to begin ignitions in an area southwest of Big Bear Lake beginning Monday, May 20. The broadcast burn on Bluff Mesa is expected to last through the end of the week. Smoke will be visible in the immediate area … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burn Planned to Restore Bluff Meadow
Off Highway Vehicle Volunteer Program Seeks Participants
Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking individuals interested in joining the Off Highway Vehicle Education and Safety Program. Volunteers will help spread the word on safe, responsible, and sustainable motorized recreation on public lands. Join the fun and share your off-highway knowledge and enthusiasm at local dealerships, community events, … [Read more...] about Off Highway Vehicle Volunteer Program Seeks Participants
Baldwin Lake Pebble Plain Wildflower Walks
Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation will once again host guided wildflower walks and visitor information services at the Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve on March 30, April 13, 27 & 28, May 11 & 25 and June 8. The Reserve will be open on those dates from 10am-2pm with guided walks at 11:30am. The Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve is the home of … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lake Pebble Plain Wildflower Walks