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FALL 2008
Nature
Walks!
Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm & 2pm
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn
about the local plant and wild life and some very interesting
historical facts. Great activity for families and individuals
who want to gain a greater appreciation for our National
Forest. Nature walks are not strenuous and designed
for all levels of physical conditioning.
FREE!
Greenthumbs Planting Day
Saturday, November 15; 9am-3pm
Volunteer to assist the big bear ranger Stations Native
Plant Nursery and Restoration Program. Bring hat, sunscreen,
your favorite pair of gloves and sack lunch. Meet at
the Big Bear Ranger Station flagpole @ 9am. The Big
Bear Ranger Station is located ¼ mile east of
the Big Bear Discovery Center. Please call ahead to
verify your participation. (909) 382-2837.
FREE!
Pine Needle Basket Class
Saturday, November 29; 10am-12pm
Get a chance to create your own pine needle basket!
Instructor Annette Petty will teach you the skills you
need to complete your very own piece of art. Supplies
provided. Class suitable for adults and children over
16 years old. Class limited to 20, first come first
serve.
Fee: $5
UNDER
THE INFLUENCE MOVIE PREMIERE
Saturday, November 29; 7pm & 9pm
A 16MM & HD Ski and Snowboard film produced by industry
leaders Teton Gravity Research. This hour film is about
the people, places and moments that define our riding.
Follow the exploits of today's top athletes as they
traverse the globe in search of the unique terrain and
conditions that emerged from one of the deepest winters
in recorded history. Great door prices and local vendors
will be showcased at the premiere. All proceeds benefit
Forest Aid, an SBNFA fundraiser for forest restoration.
Local Sponsors made this show possible, a special thanks
to: Big Bear Mountain Resorts, Northwoods, Goldsmiths,
Leroys and Prudential Properties of Big Bear.
Venue: Northwoods Resort & Conference
Center,
Big Bear Lake
Show Times: 7pm & 9pm,
gates open 30 minutes before start time.
Fee: $10 adults, $5 Children 12 &
under,
Children 5 and under Free.
Tickets on sale at the Big Bear Discovery Center, Northwoods,
Goldsmiths and online at www.wantickets.com
Animal Tracking
Saturday, December 6; 11am-1pm
Come learn how to track animals found in our forest.
Learn how tracks are cast and make your very own! Join
a naturalist on a short hike around the grounds looking
for signs of animals.
Fee: $3
Ornament Party
Saturday, December 13; 10am-12pm
Come decorate a nature themed holiday ornament.
Free! ~ Donations Appreciated.
Volunteer Bald Eagle Count
Saturday, December 20; 8am-10am
The Forest Service is looking for volunteers who will
help count the eagles residing in the Big Bear Valley.
Pleases meet at the Discovery Center at 8am. Dress warm
and bring your own binoculars.
Free!
Animal Tracking
Saturday, December 20; 11am-1pm
Come learn how to track animals found in our forest.
Learn how tracks are cast and make your very own! Join
a naturalist on a short hike around the grounds looking
for signs of animals.
Fee: $3
Ornament Party
Sunday, December 21; 10am-12pm
Come decorate a nature themed holiday ornament.
Free! ~ Donations Appreciated.
Animal Tracking
Saturday, January 3; 11am-1pm
Come learn how to track animals found in our forest.
Learn how tracks are cast and make your very own! Join
a naturalist on a short hike around the grounds looking
for signs of animals.
Fee: $3
Volunteer Bald Eagle Count
Saturday, January 10; 8am-10pm
The Forest Service is looking for volunteers who will
help count the eagles residing in the Big Bear Valley.
Pleases meet at the Discovery Center at 8am. Dress warm
and bring your own binoculars.
Free!
Eagle Celebration
Saturday, January 17; 10:30am- 12pm
Come celebrate the bald eagles of Big Bear! View an
educational presentation by Forest Service Biologists
followed by a visit from "Yukon," a live eagle
from Moonridge Animal Park!
Fee: $5 adults, children 12 & under
Free
Animal
Tracking
Saturday, January 17; 11am-1pm
Come learn how to track animals found in our forest.
Learn how tracks are cast and make your very own! Join
a naturalist on a short hike around the grounds looking
for signs of animals.
Fee: $3
Animal Tracking
Saturday, January 31; 11am-1pm
Come learn how to track animals found in our forest.
Learn how tracks are cast and make your very own! Join
a naturalist on a short hike around the grounds looking
for signs of animals.
Fee: $3
Volunteer Bald Eagle Count
Saturday, March 14; 8am-10am
The Forest Service is looking for volunteers who will
help count the eagles residing in the Big Bear Valley.
Pleases meet at the Discovery Center at 8am. Dress warm
and bring your own binoculars.
Free!
Eagle Celebration
Saturday, February 14; 10:30am- 12pm
Come celebrate the bald eagles of Big Bear! View an
educational presentation by Forest Service Biologists
followed by a visit from "Yukon," a live eagle
from Moonridge Animal Park!
Fee: $5 adults, children 12 & under
Free
Animal Tracking
Saturday, February 14; 11am-1pm
Come learn how to track animals found in our forest.
Learn how tracks are cast and make your very own! Join
a naturalist on a short hike around the grounds looking
for signs of animals.
Fee: $3
Animal
Tracking
Saturday, February 28; 11am-1pm
Come learn how to track animals found in our forest.
Learn how tracks are cast and make your very own! Join
a naturalist on a short hike around the grounds looking
for signs of animals.
Fee: $3
Greenthumbs Planting Day
Saturday, March 21; 9am-3pm
Volunteer to assist the big bear ranger Stations Native
Plant Nursery and Restoration Program. Bring hat, sunscreen,
your favorite pair of gloves and sack lunch. Meet at
the Big Bear Ranger Station flagpole @ 9am. The Big
Bear Ranger Station is located ¼ mile east of
the Big Bear Discovery Center. Please call ahead to
verify your participation. (909) 382-2837.
FREE!
We have a very dynamic schedule of events
happening at the Discovery Center. Please call us for
information on newly-added events and tours. We look
forward to scheduling tours and special events for your
private parties and school groups. Call
(909) 382-2794 for details.
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