50th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser

October 23, 2025

Lakeside Pavilion
Chico, CA

Join us for a landmark evening as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5–9 PM at the beautiful Lakeside Pavilion, 2565 California Park Drive, Chico, CA, 95928.

Inspired by Elemental Elegance, the dress code for this event invites you to don your most exquisite attire, reflecting the essence of your favorite element. Whether you attend with family, friends, or on your own, we welcome you to join us in celebrating this remarkable

Tickets include a fully catered dinner by OM Foods and a drink ticket for a beverage of your choice. The event will reflect on past successes, milestones and major accomplishments as well as taking a look into the future.

Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup

September 20, 2025

Hooker Oak Park
1928 Manzanita Ave

In conjunction with the California Coastal Cleanup Day, the annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup is an event dedicated to improving the local environment and our community by working together to keep these green spaces and waterways waste-free before the winter rains wash debris downstream.

Registration and check in begins at 8:30am on Sept. 20th at Hooker Oak Park, 1928 Manzanita Ave.

Volunteer Lunch at Hooker Oak Park, 12-1 pm.

BEC’s Work

  • ACTION

    Through our membership model, BEC aims to bring people together to protect the environment through building a strong community.

    BEC is probably best known for the Bidwell Park & Chico Creeks Clean-up. Hundreds of volunteers work together every September to remove thousands of pounds of waste from our creeks and parklands.

  • ADVOCACY

    Our advocacy programs are working to protect groundwater, improve air quality, and encourage growth that is healthy for the community and the environment.

    BEC’s first major accomplishments was a collaboration with Sierra Club and North State Wilderness that resulted in 6,000 acres of Ishi, Bucks Lake, and Chips Creek being designated as wilderness area in 1984!

  • EDUCATION

    Our education programs inform the public through workshops and outreach campaigns.

    One of BEC’s historic accomplishments has been hosting the Endangered Species Faire for 43 years! In commemoration of Earth Day, this youth and family fun event brings 3,000 people to participate in interactive exhibits, activities, presentations and festive entertainment.

Mission

To protect and defend the land, air, and water of Butte County and the surrounding region through action, advocacy, and education.

Vision

We envision a community where humans are living in harmony with the Earth; where neighbors are engaged, empowered, and organized to advocate for environmental and community interests.

Protecting What’s Good in Butte County Since 1975