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| Landmark #840-2 | Butte County | Visited: May 11, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque by the Bidwell Park Nature Center! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1888, the State Board of Forestry established an experimental forestry station and nursery. It and the Santa Monica station established in 1887 were the first such stations in the Nation. Exotic and native trees were tested and produced for scientific and conservation purposes. The station was operated by the Board of Forestry until 1903.
OTHER TIDBITS: Two years after John Bidwell donated 37 acres of land to the State of California, there were nearly 46,000 trees growing on the grounds or in the nursery! They included cypresses (Portuguese and Italian), oaks (English and cork), pines (Aleppo, Coulter, and Austrian), incense cedar, catalpa, and American persimmons! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Bidwell Nature Center Cedar Grove Picnic Area Cedar Grove Way and E 8th Street Bidwell Park Chico, CA 95928 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~472mi (760km) — 7.9hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |