Letter: Celebrating Bidwell Park on a deeper level

Chico readies for Bidwell Park’s big birthday

CHICO — Bidwell Park is turning 120 years old this year, and park supporters are honoring it with a series of free workshops leading up to a big birthday party June 7. “The idea is to reconnect people to the park,” said park volunteer Paul Belz. The workshops — led by volunteers with the city’s Partners, Ambassadors, Leaders and Stewards (PALS) — cover the ecology, geology, plants, art and history of Bidwell Park. The June 7 Birthday Bash will f…

Letter: Celebrating Bidwell Park on a deeper level

What makes Chico special? For many, it’s beautiful Bidwell Park. One of the country’s largest municipal recreational areas, the park is a gallery displaying diverse ecosystems that define our region. Tour the park, from its origins in the heart of Chico to the rugged upper reaches of Chico Creek Canyon, and you will develop a sense of the fascinating natural place we are fortunate to inhabit. Bidwell Park is an amazing outdoor classroom. Bidwell…