Note:  The updated, new, third edition of the Blue Oak Group's Hiking Butte County book is available. The book has updated several of the hikes and added more hiking suggestions. The cost is $14.95, and it is available at Mountain Sports and The Bookstore in Chico. For more information, contact Alan Mendoza at 530-891-8789 or ajmendoza666@gmail.com

Blue Oak Group Outings and Events:

Sierra Club Hike Classifications (link)

Note: Per Sierra Club National rules dogs are not allowed on Sierra Club outings unless the outing expressly mentions that well-behaved dogs are allowed. For more information on what to bring when coming on an outing and what to expect please see the following link: http://motherlode.sierraclub.org/MLC_Outings/MLCOutingsInformation.html

Bidwell Park Volunteer Program. Help make the park healthy, give back to the community and have fun. Call 530-896-7831; Cell: 530-624-1617 or email: lspeters@ci.chico.ca.us.

You can also check the park website volunteer page at:     http://www.ci.chico.ca.us/general_services_department/park_division/volunteer_calendar.asp