Lots to do at the Discovery Center

Saturday, June 28: Build a Birdhouse. Bluebirds will love your yard with this well-designed birdhouse that you can             build! We will provide kits for individuals or families to build together during this 2-hour program sponsored by Riffenburgh       Lumber Co. Class limited to 20 people, first come first serve. $5 per kit. 10am-12pm.

Saturday, June 28: Gold Panning. Come learn how to pan for gold! Children will learn the process of gold panning,             using real panning equipment. The “gold” is pyrite, and children can take home their findings along with an informational     handout and a certificate! $3. 11am-12pm.

Saturday, June 28: Map & Compass. You won’t get lost in the woods with these skills! You will have the opportunity to             walk a course to test the skills you have learned. Free ~ Donations appreciated. 12pm-1pm.

Saturday, June 28: High Flying Rockets. Get a chance to build your own rocket from recycled materials then see how it             flies. Class limited to 12, sign-up at the front desk. Free ~ Donations appreciated. 1pm-2pm.

Sunday, June 29: Animal Tracking. Come learn how to track for 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. $3. 11am-1pm.

Sunday, June 29: Junior Forest Ranger. Become a Discovery Center Junior Forest Ranger! During this 1-hour   interpretive program you will learn orientation and identification skills you need to become a forest ranger. Children completing the course will receive a San Bernardino National Forest Badge along with a take home activity book. Ages 7-13. $8. 1pm-2pm.

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, July 3: Fishing Big Bear Lake Lecture Free. 7pm-8pm.

• Saturday, July 5: Gold Panning $3. 11am-12pm.

• Map & Compass Free. Donations appreciated. 12pm-1pm.

• High Flying Rockets Free. Donations appreciated. 1pm-2pm.

• Pinecone Birdfeeders Free. Donations appreciated. 1pm-3pm.

• Book Signing ~ Fishing Big Bear Lake Free. 1pm-3pm.

• Music in the Mountains ~ DooWah Riders, Cajon Country $15 Adult (18+); $10 Teen (13-17); 12 & under Free. 5pm-9pm.

• Sunday, July 6: Fitness in the Forest $30 for all 4 sessions, or $10 per session. Reservation suggested ~ limited 10 people. 9am-10:30am.

• Bear With Us! An appearance by Misha Bear, a California Black Bear Cub, will be visiting the Discovery Center for a two hour presentation.  10am-12pm. $5

• Gold Panning $3. 11am-12pm.

• Junior Forest Ranger $8. 1pm-2pm.

• Campfire Program: Critters of the Forest $5 Admission, Children 5 & under FREE. 7pm-8pm.

   The Big Bear Discovery Center is located East of Fawnskin on North Shore Drive, 1 mile west of Stanfield Cutoff. For additional information, call (909) 382-2790, or check www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.com

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