BEC curates a small library of environmental books for loan.
Visit the BEC office to check-out & pick-up books!
We accept book donations.
Current topics include: Activism, Food Systems, Climate Change, Children's, Land Management, Economy, Curriculum, Environmental Justice, Environmental Literature & Spirituality, Energy, Gardening, Health Hazards, Air Pollution, Environmental Policy, City and Regional Planning, Sustainability Transition & Solutions, Water, Compost & Waste Systems, Wildlife, Animal Rights, Wild Lands, Plant Identification, and more!
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Bidwell Park: Personal and Casual Conversations About Chico’s Crown Jewel
Come explore Bidwell Park! Stretching from the heart of Chico into the foothills of the southern Cascades, it encompasses over 3,600 acres of trails, rock formations, groves, fields, and swimming holes. Paul Belz explores this diverse landscape through conversations with notable and knowledgeable friends of Bidwell Park. Join in as they share their insights on its history, geology, ecology, wildlife, and the controversies that have shaped the development of Chico’s “crown jewel.”