Care For Big Bear 1% Challenge
Posted: 01/03/25
Easy actions that make our valley 1% better each day. Join us!
Care For Big Bear is inviting everyone to join in the 2025 1% Challenge - where we're out to make our Big Bear Valley 1% better each day. Keep reading for our top recommendations for enjoying Big Bear while making it better for visitors, residents, business owners, wildlife, and the natural environment. Pick one of these things to do each day!
C - Care For Our Community
Caring for the Big Bear community means taking care of our community members, visitors and businesses. We recommend:
- Slow Down - Obey signage and be mindful of crowds and pedestrians
- Be courteous and gracious to employees
- Lend a helping hand
- Attend an event - they happen in every season!
A - Appreciate Our Environment
Connecting with the environment is good for the soul and responsible behavior helps preserve the environment for generations to come. Try these:
- Pick up one piece of trash you find everyday - and avoid leaving trash
- Stick to designated trails to protect the surrounding plant life
- Drive carefully - especially at night - to avoid wildlife that may be on or near the roads
- Donate to a great cause
R - Respect Your Neighbors
- Hold the door for someone
- Be courteous to other visitors and residents
- Keep control of your pets and always pick up after them
- Practice additional patience when crowds are at a peak
E - Enjoy Our Valley Together
- Share the spaces we enjoy - don't take up more room than necessary
- Offer to work together if spaces are limited
- Walk or take public transit to limited traffic/parking issues
- Volunteer with a local organization