NATURE BLITZ ~ Field Studies & Exploration At Calaveras Big Trees State Park Arnold, CA...Here is your chance to immerse yourself in the Natural History of the Sierra Nevada at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Join Doc Nancy for a day of in-depth nature exploration. In addition to topic presentation, walks and demonstrations, attendees will learn interpretive techniques as well. All walks are classed as “easy,” with the longest a 1.5 mile stroll around the North Grove. This program is free to all interested persons and is sponsored by CBTA. RSVP with CBTA (795-1196)
if you can or just show up. Persons can come to any or all parts of the Nature Blitz.
Join Fulbright Scholar and retired NPS Park Ranger Nancy Muleady-Mecham, Ph.D. for this unique opportunity to learn so much about this very special place.
Date: Saturday June 3
Location: Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Participants: Age range of participants: 13 and older
Cost:
FREE SCHEDULE
9-9:45Introduction to Birds (Education Center next to Visitor Center) – bring binoculars
1000-1200 Giant Sequoias and the Mixed Conifer Forest (Hike the North Grove Trail)
1200-1245 Lunch (BYO)
1245- 1330 Geology (Amphitheater below Visitor Center)
1330-1350 Break
1350-1515 Animal Adaptations (Visitor Center Museum or Amphitheater)
1530-1700 Native Plants of the Sierra Nevada (Meet at Education Building & walk to the meadow)
2030 The Night Sky – Special Moon Night Talk (Meet at the Overlook – carpooling suggested)
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Independence Hall Needs Your Stuff! Accepting Donations Every Saturday!! White Pines, CA...The Flea Market is our only fundraiser for the year. The proceeds provide for maintenance of the building and grounds. It is always held on the first full weekend in August. Donations to the Flea Market are accepted all year.
Independence Hall Community Center - History
Independence Hall Community Center, Arnold, California, was officially established in 1974. From its inception, the Hall has served as a non-profit, non-tax-supported community facility for the Ebbetts Pass area. Originally, the Hall was the Avery School, a one-room elementary school with a divider creating two classrooms.
The attendance area extended along California Highway 4 from Camp Connell nearly to Murphys. The first function to be held in the building was a school Christmas program in December, 1941. The school was rededicated in 1964 as Hazel Fisher Elementary School in honor of its first principal and teacher, Miss Hazel Fisher. Following construction of a new Hazel Fisher Elementary School, the original building was signed over to the Ebbetts Pass Wonderland Association and in recognition of our nation’s bicentennial was renamed Independence Hall. The Hall was dedicated and remains this area’s community center.
Chicken in a Barrel This year marks Michelson Elementary's 28th Annual Chicken in a Barrel. It will be held at Murphys Park on Saturday, June 3rd from 12:00 to 5:00pm. Come enjoy music, games, face painting, snow cones, a giant water slide, silent auction, raffle, and a delicious meal for $10. Your meal includes 1/2 barrel roasted chicken, a green salad, pasta salad, and a roll.
12:00 PM
The 28th Annual Chicken in a Barrel Murphys, CA...Today is the day!!! Michelson Elementary's 28th annual Chicken in the Barrel! 12-5pm Murphys Park. Fun for the whole family! Don't miss it!!!We are getting so excited for this Saturday from 12-5. Can't wait to see you there!! This Fun Family event in the Murphys Community Park benefits the Michelson Elementary Parent's Club! Saturday, June 3rd - noon to 5pm.... (Below are a few photos from past years, video from 2012 and some grainy video from 2006.)