FALL / WINTER ~ 2009 / 2010

Saturday,
February 13
• Forest Service Bald Eagle Count; 8am -10am.
Volunteer to help Forest Service Biologists count the
eagles hanging around the Big Bear Valley. No experience
necessary. Dress warm and bring your own binoculars.
Meet at the Discovery Center at 8am.
• Snowshoe Tour; 9am-12pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
• Animal Tracking; 11am-1pm.
Come learn how to track animals found in the forest.
Learn how tracks are cast and make your very own. After
creating your animal track, a naturalist will guide
you on a 20 minute walk around the grounds searching
for signs of animals. Fee: $3
• Eagle Celebration! 1:00pm-2:30pm. Join
the Discovery Center for a tribute to Big Bear's most
famous residents! Eagle Celebration will be complete
with handouts for kids and adults, an educational slide
show from a Forest Service Biologist on the Bald Eagles
of Big Bear and to top it off, a visit from Aries, a
LIVE Golden Eagle, from Moonridge Animal Park! Fee:
$5 Adults, $3 kids up to 12.
• Nature Walks; 1pm & 2pm.
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the
local plant life, wildlife 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!
• Snowshoe Tour; 1pm - 4pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
• Special Snowshoe Tour & Dinner at
the Knickerbocker Mansion; 4pm - 6:30pm. Reservations
required. For more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $50pp
Sunday, February 14
• Sweethearts Snowshoe Tour & Lunch; 10am-2pm.
Reservations required, for more information visit our
tour page. Fee: $50
• Nature Crafts; 10am-12pm. Join
Discovery Center Volunteers to create fun craft projects
inspired by nature. Free ~ Donations
appreciated.
• Nature Walks; 11am & 12pm.
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the
local plant life, wildlife 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!
Saturday, February 20
• Snowshoe Tour; 9am-12pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
•
Volunteer Orientation;
9:30am - 11:30am. Interested in giving back
to the community? Volunteering at the Discovery Center
is a great way to give back to the community, learn
about the San Bernardino National Forest and become
part of an enthusiastic and fun team! To learn more
about becoming a volunteer, please attend this orientation
session. RSVP to Yomar Cleary, Volunteer Coordinator,
at (909) 382-2842.
• Story Time @ 11am: Stellaluna
by Janell Cannon. Bring your youngsters to
enjoy stories and snacks. Great for ages 6 and under.
Stellaluna is a classic children's book about a young
bat that learns about survival and friendship in humorous
and touching ways. Families participating in story time
will receive 10% off of the children's book of the day
and select merchandise in the Adventure Outpost. FREE!
• Nature Walks; 1pm & 2pm.
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the
local plant life, wildlife 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!
• Snowshoe Tour; 1pm - 4pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
Sunday, February 21
• Snowshoe Tour; 9am-12pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
• Nature Walks; 11am & 12pm. Join
us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the local
plant life, wildlife 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!
Saturday,
February 27
• Snowshoe Tour; 9am-12pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
• Nature Walks; 1pm & 2pm.
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the
local plant life, wildlife 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!
• Snowshoe Tour; 1pm - 4pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
Sunday, February 28
• Snowshoe Tour; 9am-12pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
• Nature Crafts; 10am-12pm. Join
Discovery Center Volunteers to create fun craft projects
inspired by nature. Free ~ Donations
appreciated.
• Nature Walks; 11am & 12pm.
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the
local plant life, wildlife 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!
Saturday, March 6
• Snowshoe Tour; 9am-12pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
• Story Time @ 11am: Sounds of the
Wild Nighttime by Maurice Pledger. Bring
your youngsters to enjoy stories and snacks. Great for
ages 6 and under. A sound of the Wild is a story of
a nighttime adventure exploring the mysterious sounds
of creatures in the moonlight. Complete with puppets
and pop-up panoramas! Families participating in story
time will receive 10% off of the children's book of
the day and select merchandise in the Adventure Outpost.
FREE!
• Nature Walks; 1pm & 2pm. Join
us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the local
plant life, wildlife 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!
• Snowshoe Tour; 1pm-4pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
Sunday, March 7
• Snowshoe Tour; 9am-12pm. Reservations
suggested, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 adults, $25 children (8-12).
• Nature Walks; 11am & 12pm.
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the
local plant life, wildlife 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!
Saturday, March 13
• Forest Service Bald Eagle Count; 8:30am-10am.
Volunteer to help Forest Service Biologists count the
eagles hanging around the Big Bear Valley. No experience
necessary. Dress warm and bring your own binoculars.
Meet at the Discovery Center at 8am.
• Animal Tracking; 11am-1pm. Come
learn how to track animals found in the forest. Learn
how tracks are cast and make your very own. After creating
your animal track, a naturalist will guide you on a
20 minute walk around the grounds searching for signs
of animals. Fee: $3
• Nature Walks; 1pm & 2pm.
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the
local plant life, wildlife 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!
Sunday, March 14
• Nature Walks; 11am & 12pm.
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the
local plant life, wildlife 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!
Saturday, March 20
• Greenthumbs Community Planting Day;
9am-3pm. Volunteer to assist the Big Bear Ranger
Station's Native Plant Nursery and Restoration Program.
No experience necessary. Bring hat, sunscreen, your
favorite pair of gloves and a 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) 382-2824. Free!
• Story Time @ 11 am: The Three Bears
illustrated by Frances Brundage. Bring your youngsters
to enjoy this classic story and snacks. Great for ages
6 and under. The Three Bears is a classic children's
book about a girl named Goldilocks. Families participating
in story time will receive 10% off of the children's
book of the day and select merchandise in the Adventure
Outpost. FREE!
• Nature Walks; 1pm & 2pm.
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the
local plant life, wildlife 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!
Sunday, March 21
• Nature Walks; 11am & 12pm. Join
us for a 30-minute nature walk to learn about the local
plant life, wildlife 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! |