The San Bernardino National Forest Association honors the 16th annual Public Lands Day, with a replanting project on the forest, in the 2007 burn areas of the Butler and Butler #2 Fires. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Big Bear Discovery Center at 9am, to caravan to the site. Lunch will be provided. For more information, see our story or call Danielle Grondin at the DC at … [Read more...] about Public Lands Day
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Replanting in the Burn Areas of 2007’s Butler #2 Fire to Be Focus of SBNFA’s Public Lands Day
This Saturday, September 26 is National Public Lands Day on the National Forest. Last year’s Public Lands Day was honored in all 50 states with the participation of over 120,000 individuals who planted more than 1.6 million trees at over 1,800 events. This year, for the 16th annual Public Lands Day, the San Bernardino National Forest Association invites volunteers to contribute … [Read more...] about Replanting in the Burn Areas of 2007’s Butler #2 Fire to Be Focus of SBNFA’s Public Lands Day
SBNFA’s Music in the Mountains Series Wraps With Sold-Out John Denver Tribute–and Some Special Announcements
The San Bernardino National Forest Association is celebrating a successful Music in the Mountains concert series, the proceeds from which will benefit the Forest Aid tree restoration program and the Lighthouse Project’s Peace Garden project at local elementary schools. Kathy Clapsaddle, event manager for the SBNFA and the outdoor concerts at the Big Bear Discovery Center, tells … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Music in the Mountains Series Wraps With Sold-Out John Denver Tribute–and Some Special Announcements
Volunteers Needed for Public Lands Day 9/26/09
This month, volunteers will have the opportunity to partake in the enriching experience of replanting the 2007 Butler Peak burn area in the San Bernardino National Forest. Every helping hand will be part of the largest annual coast-to-coast, single-day volunteer restoration effort for America’s public lands. While rolling up their sleeves, volunteers will learn about the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Public Lands Day 9/26/09
No Fires in Big Bear Area, Though Our Firefighters Have Been on Oak Glen, Pendleton, Station, Morris and Cottonwood Fires
We are still getting drift smoke in the Big Bear Valley today, resulting from fires off the mountain, none of which pose a threat to our area. Our local firefighters have been involved in assisting other communities though as, this week, four firefighters from the Big Bear City Fire Department and two from Big Bear Lake have been battling the Oak Glen Fire (which is 95% … [Read more...] about No Fires in Big Bear Area, Though Our Firefighters Have Been on Oak Glen, Pendleton, Station, Morris and Cottonwood Fires