Submit events for the calendar to info@FriendsOfBidwellPark.org
Note: Park commission committee meetings may be canceled if there's no need to meet--call 896-7800 to confirm.
| S A T | 19 | Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs free annual fishing derby from 7 am to 1 pm at Horseshoe Lake Map. For children ages 4-12 and under, limit 1 fish per child. Expert local anglers on hand to help coach. Bring your own gear (no lead sinkers) or borrow from organizers. Catch shuttle at Wildwood Park parking lot. For more information, to donate or volunteer, call 891-4757.
Spring Hikes at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve--Soils, Landforms and Vegetation of the BCCER (moderate) led by Andrew Conlin, Soil Scientist, Natural Resource Conservation Service. |
| S U N | 20 | Invasive Plant Removal at a city-owned property on Memorial Way, by the intersection of Oleander St and Memorial Way, across from Chico Junior High School. Come any time between 9 am and noon. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants; tools & gloves provided. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. Call 530 321-3406 if you can't find the site. Rain cancels.
View annular solar eclipse from the Chico Community Observatory--the 1st in 18 years and Chico is one of the best spots for viewing! For a brief video about this event, see solar eclipse. To learn more about this observatory, which is located in Upper Bidwell Park, see Observatory. Maidu Plants for Medicine, Crafts & Food--Walk in Upper Bidwell Park Join Wes Dempsey on this 3-hour 1 mile walk to see about 30 of the plants that the Maidu used such as soap plant, gray pine, elderberry and more. For teens and adults. Meet at Parking Lot E Map Upper Bidwell Park at 9 am. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and lunch. Heavy rain cancels. For more information, call Wes at 342-2293. Sponsored by the Mount Lassen Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. |
| S U N | 27 | 4 Mile Walk/Run Starts at Cedar Grove. Pre-register at store or online. Sponsored by Fleet Feet Chico. For more information, call (530) 345-1000.
Invasive Plant Removal at a city-owned property on Memorial Way, by the intersection of Oleander St and Memorial Way, across from Chico Junior High School. Come any time between 9 am and noon. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants; tools & gloves provided. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. Call 530 321-3406 if you can't find the site. Rain cancels. |
| T U E | 29 | Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Council Chambers Map starting at 6:30 pm. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items. The public is invited to attend. |
| F R I | 1 | Spring Hikes at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve--BCCER and BCEP Annual Butterfly Survey (moderate) led by Dr. Don Miller. Join the fifth annual butterfly survey. This event is part of the North American Butterfly Association’s national efforts to collect population trend data. Local expert entomologist Don Miller will lead the trip on the BCCER, and Don Hankins, geological sciences, will coordinate the trip on the Butte Creek Ecological Preserve. See http://www.csuchico.edu/bccer/public_use/hikes.shtml for general information about these hikes. |
| S A T | 2 | 1st Annual Northern California Regional Land Trust Upper Bidwell Park 10K Run, easy 2.5 Mile Hike and moderate 3.5 Mile Hike Run starts at Five Mile Recreation Area Map and hikes at Rod & Gun Club Map. For more information or to register, see Registration. Pre-register by May 25th. |
| S U N | 3 | Full Moon Picnic, Games, and Hike in Upper Bidwell Park Meet at the 5 mile parking area on the south side of the creek at 4:30 P.M. We'll set up table games, cards, and who knows what all to have a bundle of fun before we eat our picnic dinners together. After dinner we will do a leisurely stroll in the surrounding area under an almost full moon. Funlovers should call one of the leaders so we know what to expect. John 872-8258 Jeanne 899-9980. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Yahi Group.
Invasive Plant Removal at a city-owned property on Memorial Way, south of the intersection of Oleander St and Memorial Way, across from Chico Junior High School. Come any time between 9 am and noon. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants; tools & gloves provided. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. Call 530 321-3406 if you can't find the site. |
| T U E | 5 | See Venus transit the sun from the Chico Community Observatory--the last chance to see this in your lifetime! To learn more about the observatory, which is located in Upper Bidwell Park, see Observatory. |
| S A T | 9 | Water Quality Monitoring Join The Stream Team in their volunteer monitoring of Big Chico Creek. Meet at the Five Mile Recreation Area south parking lot Map at 9 am for training, followed by data collection at various locations along the creek. Dress appropriately for wading in the creek. For more information, call Timmarie at 342-6620 or email thamill@sunset.net. |
| W E D | 13 | Tree Committee of Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Conference Room 2 of Council Chambers Map starting at 6:00 pm. Participants will continue to help develop an Urban Forest Management Plan. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items a few days before the meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. For a draft of this work-in-progress Plan as well as extensive information about Chico's trees and city tree policies, see Street Trees. |
| T H U | 14 | Park Talk The Park Division will host the next “Park Talk” at Bidwell Park’s One Mile Recreation Area Map from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the Park Division’s Lifeguard Program and the operation of the Sycamore Pool as well as any questions about park programs. Staff will also tour the Sycamore Restoration Area, and collect public input on Lower Park Trail needs. These meetings provide an informal opportunity for the public to learn about management, outreach, and volunteer efforts in the Park. For more information, contact the Park Division at 530-896-7800. |
| S U N | 24 | Invasive Plant Removal at a city-owned property on Memorial Way, south of the intersection of Oleander St and Memorial Way, across from Chico Junior High School. Come any time between 9 am and noon. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants; tools & gloves provided. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. Call 530 321-3406 if you can't find the site. |
| M O N | 25 | Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Council Chambers Map starting at 6:30 pm. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items. The public is invited to attend. |
| W E D | 4 | Independence Day 5K Run/Fun Walk in Lower Bidwell Park. Starts at 7 am at One Mile Map , entry fee $25 (includes t-shirt and breakfast). See 5K for details and registration options. Sponsored by Chico Running Club and CARD.
4th of July Celebration at One Mile Map in Lower Bidwell Park Pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, horseshoe contest, music, food, activity & craft booths, pie-eating contest, family games. For schedule of events and times, see 4th of July. Sponsored by CARD, Do-It-Leisure, Chico Rotary and Chico Park Division. |
| W E D | 11 | Tree Committee of Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Conference Room 2 of Council Chambers Map starting at 6:00 pm. Participants will continue to help develop an Urban Forest Management Plan. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items a few days before the meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. For a draft of this work-in-progress Plan as well as extensive information about Chico's trees and city tree policies, see Street Trees. |
| S A T | 14 | Water Quality Monitoring Join The Stream Team in their volunteer monitoring of Big Chico Creek. Meet at the Five Mile Recreation Area south parking lot Map at 9 am for training, followed by data collection at various locations along the creek. Dress appropriately for wading in the creek. For more information, call Timmarie at 342-6620 or email thamill@sunset.net. |
| M O N | 30 | Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Council Chambers Map starting at 6:30 pm. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items. The public is invited to attend. |
| S U N | 5 | Summer Sizzler Walk/Run Starts at One Mile Recreation Area Map . Pre-register at store or online. Sponsored by Fleet Feet Chico. For more information, call (530) 345-1000. |
| W E D | 8 | Tree Committee of Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Conference Room 2 of Council Chambers Map starting at 6:00 pm. Participants will continue to help develop an Urban Forest Management Plan. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items a few days before the meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. For a draft of this work-in-progress Plan as well as extensive information about Chico's trees and city tree policies, see Street Trees. |
| S A T | 11 | Water Quality Monitoring Join The Stream Team in their volunteer monitoring of Big Chico Creek. Meet at the Five Mile Recreation Area south parking lot Map at 9 am for training, followed by data collection at various locations along the creek. Dress appropriately for wading in the creek. For more information, call Timmarie at 342-6620 or email thamill@sunset.net. |
| S A T | 25 | 36th Annual Bidwell Bump Mountain Bike Race in Upper Bidwell Park A challenging cross-country event with 3 options: a demanding 12.5 mile pro/expert course, a sport (intermediate) short course, & a novice course for beginning competitive riders. See Bidwell Bump for details. |
| M O N | 27 | Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Council Chambers Map starting at 6:30 pm. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items. The public is invited to attend. |
| S A T | 8 | Chico Palio Artoberfest Kick-off event at One Mile Recreation Area's Sycamore Field Map from 10 am to 3 pm.
Water Quality Monitoring Join The Stream Team in their volunteer monitoring of Big Chico Creek. Meet at the Five Mile Recreation Area south parking lot Map at 9 am for training, followed by data collection at various locations along the creek. Dress appropriately for wading in the creek. For more information, call Timmarie at 342-6620 or email thamill@sunset.net. |
| W E D | 12 | Tree Committee of Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Conference Room 2 of Council Chambers Map starting at 6:00 pm. Participants will continue to help develop an Urban Forest Management Plan. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items a few days before the meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. For a draft of this work-in-progress Plan as well as extensive information about Chico's trees and city tree policies, see Street Trees. |
| S A T | 15 | Bidwell Park and Creeks of Chico annual cleanup. Help Butte Environmental Council clean up Bidwell Park, Little Chico Creek, Big Chico Creek, Sycamore Creek, Teichert Ponds and Lindo Channel from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm (includes lots of snacks and a free lunch afterwards). Bring gloves and water and wear closed-toe shoes. Long pants preferable. For the park cleanup (suitable for children), meet at Hooker Oak Park parking lot Map. For the creeks cleanup, meet at Wakefield & Sons Glass (Park Ave at Humboldt). Help is especially needed if you have a pickup truck. For more information, contact BEC. Funding for event provided by City of Chico and numerous local businesses. |
| S U N | 23 | Participate in a Bidwell Park Love Chico Sunday Event. There are numerous community service projects throughout Chico, sponsored by local churches. For more information or to sign up, see Love Chico Sunday. |
| M O N | 24 | Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Council Chambers Map starting at 6:30 pm. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items. The public is invited to attend. |
| S A T | 6 | Mozart Mile 1 Mile and 5K Run/Walk starting at 8:30 at One Mile Recreation Area's north side Map in Lower Bidwell Park. Musicians from North State Symphony and local youth music groups entertain you along the way. Proceeds benefit the Symphony and youth music. Also includes "Paint-Out at Mozart Mile" with artists painting at stations throughout the One Mile loop. For more information, see Mozart Mile. |
| S A T | 13 | 17th Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's 3-mile walk in Lower Bidwell Park with 1-mile cutoff. Check in at the group picnic area Map starting at 8:30 am, walk starts at 10 am. See Walk to sign up a team or volunteer for the event.
Water Quality Monitoring Join The Stream Team in their volunteer monitoring of Big Chico Creek. Meet at the Five Mile Recreation Area south parking lot Map at 9 am for training, followed by data collection at various locations along the creek. Dress appropriately for wading in the creek. For more information, call Timmarie at 342-6620 or email thamill@sunset.net. |
| S A T | 20 | Make a Difference Day in Bidwell Park Come make a difference in Bidwell Park! Trash pickup, weed removal, painting and more, with various work sites in the One Mile area. From 10 am to 1 pm. Please wear closed-toe shoes. Tools and water provided, but if possible bring your own water container. Sponsored by the Chico Park Division. PRE-REGISTRATION AND PROJECT ASSIGNMENT FOR YOUR TEAM OR FAMILY IS REQUIRED. Registration form will be available online shortly. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. For more information, contact the park volunteer coordinator at 896-7831. |
| M O N | 29 | Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Council Chambers Map starting at 6:30 pm. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items. The public is invited to attend. |
| S U N | 4 | Annual Almond Bowl 5K Run/Walk (8 am start time), Marathon and Half marathon (8:15 am start time) Run Sponsored by the Chico Running Club. For registration information, see Almond Bowl. Pre-registration required. Packet pickup prior to event or from 6:30-7:45 am on race day on the south side of One Mile. This is one of the park's major annual events so if you're not a participant, you might want to visit a different part of Bidwell Park this morning. |
| T H U | 22 | Run for Food Help provide meals and shelter for Chico's homeless by participating in the 6th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk in Lower Bidwell Park starting at 9:00 am. In just a few years, this has grown to be one of the park's largest events. For more information or to -pre-register, see Run for Food. Sponsored by the Jesus Center. |
| M O N | 26 | Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Council Chambers Map starting at 6:30 pm. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items. The public is invited to attend. |
| M O N | 17 | Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting in Council Chambers Map starting at 6:30 pm. See Agendas & Minutes for agenda and background material for agenda items. The public is invited to attend. |
| T U E | 1 | Annual polar bear swim across Lower Bidwell Park's Sycamore Pool Map starting at 1 pm. This is a no-host event--you just show up at the appropriate time. Even if you don't want to brave the chilly waters, this is a fun park event to attend and you're sure to see some of your neighbors and friends! New Year's Day Upper Bidwell Park Banana Belt Hike to view early spring flowers and the last of the fall flowers. Lunch at an Indian rock shelter. Sponsored by the Mount Lassen Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. Meet at 10 am at Parking Area E Map. Bring lunch & water and wear hiking gear. This is about a 2 mile walk. |
| T H U | 24 | 13th Annual Snow Goose Festival Participate in one of the many field trips and workshops, attend the banquet, art show or one of the many free events at the Masonic Family Center. For more information and to register, see Snow Goose Festival. |
| F R I | 25 | 13th Annual Snow Goose Festival Participate in one of the many field trips and workshops, attend the banquet, art show or one of the many free events at the Masonic Family Center. For more information and to register, see Snow Goose Festival. |
| S A T | 26 | 13th Annual Snow Goose Festival Participate in one of the many field trips and workshops, attend the banquet, art show or one of the many free events at the Masonic Family Center. For more information and to register, see Snow Goose Festival. |
| S U N | 27 | 13th Annual Snow Goose Festival Participate in one of the many field trips and workshops, attend the banquet, art show or one of the many free events at the Masonic Family Center. For more information and to register, see Snow Goose Festival. |
