Arnold, CA….Jr. Ranger: Calling all 7-12 year olds! Meet us behind the old Visitor Center at 10:00 AM for an hour. Earn mementos and learn about the park.

Jr. Cub: Our 3- 6 year old friends and their designated adults are invited to join us behind the Visitor Center on most summer mornings at 10:00 AM for up to an hour. Learn about the park with age-appropriate activities.
North Grove Guided Walks: Meet in front of the Visitor Center at 1:00 PM for a walk through the historic North Grove of Giant Sequoias. Walks last 1.5 – 2 hours and travel 1.5 miles on gentle terrain.
Evening Programs: Campfire programs, Night hikes, and Astronomy programs are offered several nights a week. Look for
the posted schedule for details.

Creek Critters: Meet at the Beaver Creek Picnic Area to explore aquatic life. Tuesdays at 1:00 PM. Check the posted schedule for details.
Check the whiteboards at the Visitor Center and park entrance for additions or changes to this schedule.

Calendar of Scheduled Events at the Park
June 4 – Astronomy Night at the Scenic Overlook, Starting at 8:00 pm
June 5-7 -Natural History Discovery Program
CBTA is excited to offer this outstanding program again this summer. Here is your chance to immerse yourself in the Natural History of the Sierra Nevada in Calaveras Big Trees State Park.  Cost:  $135 for CBTA members – $150 for non-members. Please call Sue at the CBTA office to reserve your space at 209-795-1196 or for more information
June 6 – Summer Concert in the Park
Please join us at Jack Knight Hall in Calaveras Big Trees State Park for amazing music by the local favorite, hors d’oeuvres and  fine local wines. Cantamos – Michela Macfarlane and Cantamos highlight their musical dexterity by moving from arias, traditional Latin songs and musicals, to contemporary favorites. Their music moves seamlessly from English to Italian, Spanish to French to Portuguese, and back again. Tickets $30.  (Tickets purchased online include Park entrance fee). If tickets purchased at the door, you will have to pay an additional $10 per car Park entrance fee.  Purchase tickets by clicking here. Please call CBTA at 209-795-1196 for further information.
June 18 – Astronomy Night at the Scenic Overlook, Starting at 8:00 pm
June 20 – CBTA Annual Meeting and Picnic
August 13 – Astronomy Night at the Scenic Overlook, Starting at 8:00 pm
August 15 – Family Day
September 10 – Astronomy Night at the Scenic Overlook, Starting at 7:30 pm
September 19 – CBTA Free Seminar
Disturbance and Succession in Sierra Nevada Ecosystems. Presented by Dr. Tom Hofstra, Professor of Forestry and Natural Resources at Columbia College. How have our local plant and animal communities changed through time?
October 3 – CBTA Fundraising Dinner Show “KCBT- August 1945- A Radio Play”
October 15 – Astronomy Night at the Scenic Overlook, Starting at 7:00 pm
October 17 – CBTA Free Seminar
Myths, Monsters, and Heroes: Amphibians and Reptiles of the Calaveras Region presented by Dr. Ustach, Professor of Biology at San Joaquin Delta College.
October 22 – Astronomy Night at the Scenic Overlook, Starting at 7:00 pm
November 12 – Astronomy Night at the Scenic Overlook, Starting at 7:00 pm
For more information Call 209-795-1196 or visit our website at www.bigtrees.org