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 | 13 | Monthly Birding Field Trip to Upper Bidwell Park (the second Saturday of each month). For February and March, meet at 8:00 a.m. at Parking Area E Map. From there, the group may start walking, or maybe drive a short distance further up the park road and start the field trip at a different location. Bring binoculars, water, snacks walking shoes and proper clothing for the expected weather conditions. Rain cancels. For more information contact: Steve King at 342-6715. Sponsored by Altacal Audubon.
Volunteer Saturdays in the Park Meet at the Crister Ave pedestrian entrance (at Vallombrosa Ave). Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. If you arrive late, walk downstream on the trail next to the creek to the work site or call call 624-3982. The site is not visible from the road. Heavy rain cancels. Remove invasive French & Spanish broom Help the Forest Ranch community action group BEEP (Broom Education and Eradication Program) in their 4th year of pulling broom in the upper Big Chico Creek and Little Chico Creek watersheds. From 9 am to noon. Meet at the Forest Ranch Post Office to carpool to work site. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring gloves & water. Heavy rain or snow cancels. For more information, call Dulcy at 892-8726. |
| S U N | 14 | Invasive Plant Removal in the Cedar Grove Area From 9 am to noon, meet at the Cedar Grove Map Parking Lot. Tools, gloves, and water provided. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants. We'll be moving around so if you come late, call 321-3406 for directions to work site. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. Rain cancels. If a group is coming or you know you'll be arriving late, please call Susan at 321-3406 so we bring enough tools to the work site. |
| M O N | 15 | Invasive Privet Tree Removal From 1 to 4 pm, meet at the Crister Ave entrance to Lower Park (at Vallombrosa Ave). Tools, gloves, and water provided. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants. If you arrive late, call cell 321-3406 for directions. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. If a group is coming or you know you'll be arriving late, please call Susan at 321-3406 so we bring enough tools to the work site. |
| T U E | 16 | Volunteer Tuesdays in the Park--Remove invasive trees from the area between picnic sites 24-25 in Lower Park From noon to 3 pm. If driving, park on Vallombrosa Ave at Madrone, cross pedestrian bridge to Petersen Dr, turn left and walk about 500 feet Map . Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. For directions, call 624-3982. Heavy rain cancels. |
| W E D | 17 | Invasive Privet Tree Removal From 9 am to noon, meet at the Crister Ave entrance to Lower Park (at Vallombrosa Ave). Tools, gloves, and water provided. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants. If you arrive late, call cell 321-3406 for directions. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. If a group is coming or you know you'll be arriving late, please call Susan at 321-3406 so we bring enough tools to the work site. |
| T H U | 18 | Bidwell Park and Playground Commission's Policy Advisory Committee Meeting starting at 6 pm at the Chico City Council Chambers Building Map. See Agendas & Minutes for specific details. This meeting will focus on the draft Memorandum of Understanding for operation of the Hwy 32 disc golf course.
Park Watch Training If you walk, bike or ride horses in Bidwell Park at least 4 hours a month, you can make your park experience even more valuable and fun by joining Park Watch. The required training session for new volunteers is from 6:30-9pm at the Chico City Council Building in Conference Room 1 Map. There's also a follow-up park walk on Saturday March 20st for the new volunteers. For more information, call Park Ranger Jessica Erdahl at 896-7831 or email ParkWatch@ci.chico.ca.us. |
| F R I | 19 | Invasive Privet Tree Removal From 1 to 4 pm, meet at the Madrone Ave entrance to Lower Park (at Vallombrosa Ave). Tools, gloves, and water provided. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants. If you arrive late, call cell 321-3406 for directions. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. If a group is coming or you know you'll be arriving late, please call Susan at 321-3406 so we bring enough tools to the work site. |
| S A T | 20 | Park Watch Training If you walk, bike or ride horses in Bidwell Park at least 4 hours a month, you can make your park experience even more valuable and fun by joining Park Watch. The required training session for new volunteers is on Thursday, March 18th starting at 6:30 pm. This is a follow-up park walk on Saturday March 20st for the new volunteers, starting at 10 am at the One Mile Pool. For more information, call Park Ranger Jessica Erdahl at 896-7831 or email ParkWatch@ci.chico.ca.us.
Remove invasive French & Spanish broom Help the Forest Ranch community action group BEEP (Broom Education and Eradication Program) in their 4th year of pulling broom in the upper Big Chico Creek and Little Chico Creek watersheds. From 9 am to noon. Meet at the Forest Ranch Post Office to carpool to work site. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring gloves & water. Heavy rain or snow cancels. For more information, call Dulcy at 892-8726. |
| S U N | 21 | Help the Chico Creek Nature Center Help the CCNC prepare for the grand opening of their new building on March 27th. Pull out weeds, fill potholes in the driveway, sweep patios, rake up magnolia cones, etc. Come anytime between 10 am and 3 pm. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. Call 892-1666 for more information. Maidu Medicine Walk in Upper Bidwell Park Join West Dempsey on this one-mile walk to see 20-30 plants that the Maidu used in their crafts, food and medicine. Meet at Parking Lot E in Map Upper Bidwell Park at 9 am; walk ends at about noon. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. |
| M O N | 22 | Invasive Privet Tree Removal From 1 to 4 pm, meet at the Madrone Ave entrance to Lower Park (at Vallombrosa Ave). Tools, gloves, and water provided. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants. If you arrive late, call cell 321-3406 for directions. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. If a group is coming or you know you'll be arriving late, please call Susan at 321-3406 so we bring enough tools to the work site. |
| T U E | 23 | Volunteer Tuesdays in the Park--Remove invasive trees from the area between picnic sites 24-25 in Lower Park From noon to 3 pm. If driving, park on Vallombrosa Ave at Madrone, cross pedestrian bridge to Petersen Dr, turn left and walk about 500 feet Map. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. For directions, call 624-3982. Heavy rain cancels. |
| W E D | 24 | Volunteer Wednesdays in the Park--Lost Park Pick up litter and remove weeds in this popular downtown park from noon to 3 pm. Meet at the city parking lot #5 Map on East 1st St. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. If you arrive later, call 624-3982 for exact location. Heavy rain cancels. |
| T H U | 25 | Vernal Pools Conference "Vernal Pool Conservation--Research Progress and Problems: Is Recover Possible?" sponsored by AquAlliance. See Vernal Pools Conference for details. Followed by field trips on March 26th. |
| F R I | 26 | Vernal Pools Conference Field Trips "Vernal Pool Conservation--Research Progress and Problems: Is Recover Possible?" sponsored by AquAlliance. See Vernal Pools Conference for details.
Remove Invasive Privet Trees from Lower Bidwell Park The work site is just east of the Sycamore Pool parking lot on the north side of the creek. Meet at the east end of the parking lot at 9 am or call cell 321-3406 for directions if you arrive later. From 9 am to noon. Tools, gloves, and water provided. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. If a group is coming or you know you'll be arriving late, please call Susan at 321-3406 so we bring enough tools to the work site. |
| S A T | 27 | Name That Wildflower beginner's wildflower identification workshop with a morning session at the CSU, Chico Herbarium and an afternoon session in Upper Bidwell Park. From 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Cost is $35, includes Peterson's Field Guide to Pacific States Wildflowers, a magnifier, snacks & beverage. For more information, contact Lawrence Janeway at 898-5381 or see Herbarium to pre-register. Jointly sponsored by CNPS Mt. Lassen Chapter and the Friends of the Biological Sciences Herbarium.
Remove invasive French & Spanish broom Help the Forest Ranch community action group BEEP (Broom Education and Eradication Program) in their 4th year of pulling broom in the upper Big Chico Creek and Little Chico Creek Watersheds. From 9 am to noon. Meet at the Forest Ranch Post Office to carpool to work site. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring gloves & water. Heavy rain or snow cancels. For more information, call Dulcy at 892-8726. Grand Opening of Chico Creek Nature Center's Howard S. Tucker Exhibit Hall and Kristie's Nature Lab Map Starts at noon, with opening ceremony at 2 pm. Naturalist-led activities, animal presentations, creek investigations, raffles and much more. Volunteer Saturdays in the Park--Cedar Grove area Remove invasive plants from noon to 3 pm, with a focus on winged elm trees. Meet at the Cedar Grove parking lot Map. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. If you arrive later, call 624-3982 for exact location. Heavy rain cancels. |
| S U N | 28 | Upper Bidwell Park vernal pools & wildflower walk Learn about unique vernal pool habitat from soil scientist Andrew Conlin and biologist John Dittes.Meet at 10 am at the east end of Wildwood Park's parking lot Map. Heavy rain cancels, walk will be about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Weary sturdy shoes as it may be wet. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. |
| M O N | 29 | Remove Invasive Privet Trees from Lower Bidwell Park Meet at the west end of the Sycamore Pool north side parking lot Map at 9 am or call cell 321-3406 for directions if you arrive later. From 9 am to noon. Tools, gloves, and water provided. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. If a group is coming or you know you'll be arriving late, please call Susan at 321-3406 so we bring enough tools to the work site. 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 | 30 | Volunteer Tuesdays in the Park From 1 to 4 pm. Remove weeds and replant with natives at the Sycamore Restoration site just north of Caper Acres Map. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If possible, bring your own water bottle. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. Heavy rain cancels. |
| W E D | 31 | Volunteer Wednesdays in the Park--Remove weeds along a creekside trail on the south side of Lower Bidwell Park. From noon to 3 pm, meet at the Sycamore Pool bridge Map. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. If you arrive later, call 624-3982 for exact location. Heavy rain cancels. |
| T H U | 1 | CSU Chico Furlough Day--Volunteer in Bidwell Park. Time and location to be announced. Call 896-7831 to sign up. |
| T U E | 6 | Volunteer Tuesdays in the Park--Annie's Glen and Camellia Way Park Pick up litter and remove weeds from 1 to 4 pm. Meet at the pedestrian bridge in the middle of Annie's Glen Map (across from Morning Thunder restaurant). Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. Heavy rain cancels. |
| W E D | 7 | Volunteer Wednesdays in the Park--Picnic Site #9 (just north of the Chico Creek Nature Center Map). Park in the Cedar Grove Map parking lot off East 8th St, walk towards the creek, then east along South Park Drive. Help remove invasive European hackberry trees. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. Heavy rain cancels. Call 624-3982 if you can't find the site |
| S A T | 10 | Monthly Birding Field Trip to Upper Bidwell Park (the second Saturday of each month). Call for starting time and location. Bring binoculars, water, snacks walking shoes and proper clothing for the expected weather conditions. Rain cancels. For more information contact: Steve King at 342-6715. Sponsored by Altacal Audubon. |
| T U E | 13 | Volunteer Tuesdays in the Park--Annie's Glen and Camellia Way Park Pick up litter and remove weeds from 1 to 4 pm. Meet at the pedestrian bridge in the middle of Annie's Glen Map (across from Morning Thunder restaurant). Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. Heavy rain cancels. |
| W E D | 14 | Volunteer Wednesdays in the Park--Picnic Site #9 (just north of the Chico Creek Nature Center Map). Park in the Cedar Grove Map parking lot off East 8th St, walk towards the creek, then east along South Park Drive. Help remove invasive European hackberry trees. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. Heavy rain cancels. Call 624-3982 if you can't find the site |
| S A T | 17 | Spring Trails Days in Upper Park Help maintain trails from 9 am to noon (or longer if you wish to continue). Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. Call Trail Crew Leader Lloyd Johns at 624-9672 for work site location. |
| W E D | 21 | Volunteer Wednesdays in the Park--One Mile Recreation Area Remove invasive plants from noon to 3 pm. Meet in the Sycamore Field parking lot Map. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If possible, bring your own water bottle. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. Call 624-3982 if you can't find the site. Heavy rain cancels. |
| S A T | 24 | Earth Day in Bidwell Park Either help with trail maintenance in Upper Park or in Lower Park around the Chico Creek Nature Center. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. Call the volunteer coordinator at 896-7831 to register your family, group or yourself. |
| 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. |
| T U E | 27 | Volunteer Tuesdays in the Park--Remove invasive trees from the area between picnic sites 24-25 in Lower Park From noon to 3 pm. If driving, park on Vallombrosa Ave at Madrone, cross pedestrian bridge to Petersen Dr, turn left and walk about 500 feet. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. For directions, call 624-3982. Heavy rain cancels. |
| W E D | 28 | Volunteer Wednesdays in the Park--Remove invasive trees from the area between picnic sites 24-25 in Lower Park From noon to 3 pm. If driving, park on Vallombrosa Ave at Madrone, cross pedestrian bridge to Petersen Dr, turn left and walk about 500 feet. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. The City Park Division will provide tools, water and instruction. If you're under 18, please bring release form signed by parent or guardian. For directions, call 624-3982. Heavy rain cancels. |
| S A T | 8 | Monthly Birding Field Trip to Upper Bidwell Park (the second Saturday of each month). Call for starting time and location. Bring binoculars, water, snacks walking shoes and proper clothing for the expected weather conditions. Rain cancels. For more information contact: Steve King at 342-6715. Sponsored by Altacal Audubon.
Bidwell Park Day Hike A mostly shady flat 10 mile walk along the south side of Big Chico Creek. Meet at 10 am at Caper Acres Map. Bring water and lunch. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Sierra Club Yahi Group. For more info, call Gene at 873-1552 or Carla at 891-6977. |
| S A T | 22 | Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs free annual fishing derby from 7 am to 1 pm at Horseshoe Lake Map . For children ages 14 and under,limit 1 fish per child. Separate area for anglers ages 1-5! Expert local anglers on hand to help coach. Bring your own gear (no lead sinkers) or borrow from organizers. For more information, to donate or volunteer, call 891-4757. |
| M O N | 31 | 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 | 12 | Monthly Birding Field Trip to Upper Bidwell Park (the second Saturday of each month). Call for starting time and location. Bring binoculars, water, snacks walking shoes and proper clothing for the expected weather conditions. Rain cancels. For more information contact: Steve King at 342-6715. Sponsored by Altacal Audubon. |
| M O N | 28 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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. New Year's Day Upper Bidwell Park Banana Belt Hike to view early spring flowers and the last of the fall flowers. Sponsored by the California Native Plant Society Mt. Lassen Chapter. Meet at 10 am at Parking Area E Map. Bring lunch and water. |
