04/18/2025 to 04/27/2025
Celebrate Earth Month with us! Throughout April, we're going to have fun and engaging Earth Day events and activities, empowering you to make a positive impact on our environment during your time in Big Bear.
2025 EARTH MONTH EVENTS
Earth Day Expo
April 18 - Bear Valley Electric Co. in partnership with the Department of Water and Power invites the community to celebrate Earth Day at the annual 2025 Earth Day Expo. Attendees receive free giveaways, lunch, snacks, and water. We hope that you can help celebrate the importance of protecting our earth!
For questions email Tawny.re@bvesinc.com or call 909-471-0308.
Location: Bear Valley Electric, 42020 Garstin Dr. Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Discovery Center Earth Day Festival
April 19 - The Big Bear Discovery Center is a hub for environmental education and outdoor recreation and to celebrate Earth Day they're hosting a family-friendly festival complete with guided nature walks, hands on educational activities, volunteer opportunities, and games like cornhole, ladder ball and giant Jenga!
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 North Shore Drive, California 92315
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Night Sky Photography Workshop
April 19 - Brady Enger, professional photographer and owner of Bending Energy Photography is hosting a photography workshop centered around night sky photography. Learn the ropes of your camera and the best techniques for capturing the night sky.
More info and registration HERE
Meteor Shower & Stargazing Fun
April 22 & 23 - The Lyrids meteor shower is produced by dust particles from the comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, discovered in 1861. Meteors can produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. Best viewing will be from after midnight.
More info HERE
Shoreline Clean-Up w/ The Zoo
April 23 - Join the Big Bear Alpine Zoo on their annual lake shore beach clean-up starting at 9:30 AM at the west public boat launch. Please sign up with Vicki Cummings at (909) 260-3735.
Location: East Public Launch Ramp, 747 Clubview Dr. Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Run Wild Through Moonridge
April 26 - Run or walk for a wildly good cause! Moonridge Coffee Company hosts this winding route along Rathbun Creek Trail and through the Big Bear Zoo! Participants can enjoy coffee, pastries & refreshments along the course, a costume contest, same-day Zoo admission and more. All proceeds support the Zoo.
Why You Don’t Want to Miss This:
- Coffee, pastries & refreshments along the course
- Costume contest – get creative!
- Kids' activities & family-friendly fun
- Same-day Zoo admission included
- All proceeds support the Zoo’s incredible animals
Starts & ends at Moonridge Coffee Company.
Sign up HERE
Location: Moonridge Coffee Company, 42626 Moonridge Rd. Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Bear Valley Earth Day Festival
April 26 - Celebrate Earth Day with face painting, bubble play, a drum circle, display booths and more at Ski Beach Park located at Park Ave and Knight. 12 PM - 4 PM.
Bowling for the Zoo
April 27 - Join in a fun day of bowling and help Big Bear Alpine Zoo raise funds to support the care of their resident animals and wildlife rehabilitation efforts.
Location: Bowling Barn, 40625 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Moon for Stargazing!
April 27 - New Moon nights are the best times for stargazing as the moon is hidden, allowing the stars and planets to shine brighter! Two to three nights on either side of this date are also good stargazing times.