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Summer Napkins For Travel

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Picnic & BBQ Time For picnicking, BBQ, camping or travel , Stackd Everyday Napkins is  the Eco friendly product that cuts down on paper waste ...

Facts about Black Bears in California

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Facts about Black Bears The only species of bears in California are black bears. However, they do range in color from blonde to black, with cinnamon brown being the most common color. There are an estimated 25,000 to 35,000 black bears in California. Black bears will seek to avoid confrontation with humans. If encountered, always leave them an escape route. Males are much larger than females and can weigh over 500 pounds, although average weight is about 300 pounds. Black bears can sprint up to 35 mph and they are strong swimmers and great tree climbers. A typical wild bear diet consists of berries, plants, nuts, roots, honey, honeycomb, insects, larvae, carrion and small mammals. As winter approaches, bears will forage for food up to 20 hours a day, storing enough fat to sustain them through hibernation. Bears often hibernate in large hollow trees 40 to 60 feet off the ground. Bears that are accustomed to people can become too bold and lose their fear of humans. For...

Happy Mothers Day

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  Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers and Women  who have birthed something special in their lives

Fun Find - Teaching Kids to Love the EARTH

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This book embraces curiosity and earth loving activities for children and their companions “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.” ― Rachel Carson - click here to other earth loving quotes by Rachel

Bears Quick Tips

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Bear Country Precautions ●    Keep a close watch on children and teach them what to do if they encounter a bear. ●    While hiking, make noise to avoid a surprise encounter with a bear. ●    Never keep food, gum, wet wipes etc...  in your tent. ●    Store food and toiletries in bear-proof containers or in an airtight container in the trunk of your vehicle. ONLY IF there is no bear box. Bears WILL break into cars.  ●    Keep a clean camp by cleaning up and storing food and garbage immediately after meals. ●    Use bear-proof garbage cans whenever possible or store your garbage in a secure location with your food. ●    Don't bury or burn excess food; bears will still be attracted to the residual smell. ●    Garbage should be packed out of camp if no trash receptacles are available. ●    Never approach a bear or ...

Happy Earth Day - Cloth Napkins

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SYRCL Wine & Beer Tasting Event

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Wild for the Yuba SYRCL’s 2nd Annual Wild for the Yuba , a Wild & Scenic event, featuring two dozen hand-picked wineries and breweries will delight your taste buds with their finest selections, along with scrumptious food by Emily’s Catering and Cakes on Saturday, April 21 at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Hall. Stroll the hall listening to the toe tapping sounds of Ragged But Right while bidding on the silent auction items such as getaways & adventures, feasting, art, garden goodies and practical items. Date: April 21, 2012 6-9pm Location: Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Hall 255 S. Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 For more information:  530-265-5961 ext. 201 Tickets Advance: $30 members; $35 general and $20 for designated drivers At Door: $35 members; $40 general, and $20 for designated drivers Tickets available at the SYRCL Office, or buy using our online form