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Bear River Fall Celebration: Sat. October 8 & Sun. October 9
At Bear River Group Campground (down to river from either Plum Tree Rd or Milk Ranch Rd)
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Come celebrate the Bear River. This reach of the Bear River is threatened by Nevada Irrigation District’s proposed 275-foot high Centennial Dam. This very campground would be inundated by over 120-feet of water. Come celebrate the river as it is, and learn what this proposal is all about. Find out for yourself what is at stake, and why this dam should never happen. Help us launch a vision for the future, restoring not destroying this river. We can solve all our problems with wise use of what we already have--- saving the best for our children’s children. There are clear opportunities and clear risks. Come live, and learn, and celebrate this beautiful river.
Arrival and Parking – please read!
Meals. Everyone is responsible for their own food and water at the Celebration. There is no potable water at the camp. There will be no concessionaire, though we do encourage you to bring something simple to share with others.
Please, no alcohol, drugs or pets!
The Bear River Fall Celebration is being presented by Foothills Water Network and the American River Watershed Institute.
A limited number of family camping sites (for volunteers and sponsors) are available on Saturday and Sunday nights. Meals are your own responsibility. Please indicate your request in the RSVP Form, below.
At Bear River Group Campground (down to river from either Plum Tree Rd or Milk Ranch Rd)
Download brochure
Come celebrate the Bear River. This reach of the Bear River is threatened by Nevada Irrigation District’s proposed 275-foot high Centennial Dam. This very campground would be inundated by over 120-feet of water. Come celebrate the river as it is, and learn what this proposal is all about. Find out for yourself what is at stake, and why this dam should never happen. Help us launch a vision for the future, restoring not destroying this river. We can solve all our problems with wise use of what we already have--- saving the best for our children’s children. There are clear opportunities and clear risks. Come live, and learn, and celebrate this beautiful river.
Arrival and Parking – please read!
- Park at the day use parking area where Plum Tree Road meets the Bear River.
- Find the welcome table at the gate to the Group Camp where the Celebration will be held.
- It is a one-mile moderate hike on the dirt road next to the river to the Group Camp.
- A shuttle is available for those unable to walk to the camp.
Meals. Everyone is responsible for their own food and water at the Celebration. There is no potable water at the camp. There will be no concessionaire, though we do encourage you to bring something simple to share with others.
Please, no alcohol, drugs or pets!
The Bear River Fall Celebration is being presented by Foothills Water Network and the American River Watershed Institute.
A limited number of family camping sites (for volunteers and sponsors) are available on Saturday and Sunday nights. Meals are your own responsibility. Please indicate your request in the RSVP Form, below.
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Bear River Celebration -
Saturday, Oct. 8 11:00 to 6 PM - A Vision for the Bear Transforming this most industrialized watershed in the Sierra into an inspiring model of restoration Conversation tables for visioning:
6 PM Picnic. Bring your own for your group and family, and something simple to share with others Saturday night camping (limited for volunteers/sponsors/participants, RSVP Form (Saturday - Sunday October 8-9, 2016) |
Bear River Sunday & River Blessing - Sunday, Oct. 9
10:00 AM to Noon River Blessing Neena McNair Family Drum, Native American drumming, songs and prayers Spokespersons, elders, and storytellers from the tribes: Noon - 5 PM Walking, Blessing, Enjoying, Appreciating Explore the trails, float and soak, enjoy the full value of Placer County’s two miles of river access at Bear River Campground. Sunday night camping (limited for volunteers/sponsors/etc.) Monday: Break and clean camp; departing by 10 AM.
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