School’s nearly out for summer. Are you thinking about ways to give your child an educational boost, or brainstorming ways to keep your child’s mental skills sharp? Tutoring can help […]
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May 2015
Annie Dixon, age 8, left, and Selah Paulson-Wentzell, age 7, right, join Chico Creek Nature Center’s long-time resident tortoise, John, loved by many parents and children alike. The girls are in a fort built by the center’s Camp Chico Creek participants; it’s one of their favorite places to visit in beautiful Bidwell Park. Chico Creek Nature Center provides youth education in the natural sciences through engaging hands-on experiences.
April 2015
Oliver Lewis, age 1, shares happiness in his smile! He and his family enjoy music together, and love sharing time outdoors walking, swimming and playing at nearby parks.
The Gateway Science Museum – Building a Bridge Between Community, Education & Nature
At the heart of Chico, nestled between the university, Bidwell Park, and the town’s downtown area, lays a local gem, the Gateway Science Museum. The museum stands out for its […]
March 2015
Josh and April LaFrance own WoodStone Construction and specialize in remodeling homes and commercial spaces. They’re also weekend warriors in the outdoors with their children Jacob, age 11, and Ruby, age 9. Whether it’s hiking on great trails, drifting down rivers, or scaling up rock cliffs, they all love exploring the beauty of the North State.
Localicious: Celebrate Celery – March is National Celery Month!
It’s the complementary crunch in a chicken salad, or the savory supplement in a stew. The fact is most of us use celery merely as an accessory in a tasty […]
Teenage Musicians: Win $400 In Music Store Prizes!
The Music Connection and North State Parent want to hear your story! 2015 Theme: Why is music important to our world? Why is it important to you? What experiences in […]
February 2015
Darling Ellie Hedge at age 4. Ellie enjoys playing dress up,riding her bike, playing with Little Pet Shop toys, and walking with red umbrellas.
Lassen Volcanic National Park Offers an Array of Education Programs
Lassen Volcanic National Park offers memorable educational opportunities for schools and youth groups where visitors discover the wonder and mysteries of volcanoes, roaring fumaroles (steam and volcanic-gas vents), thumping mud […]
The Importance of the Arts: Experts Share their Perspectives
Children are born artists. Even young children know how to create – thrilled by the magical sound made by tapping on piano keys, by the texture of fingerpaints, by the […]
Music & Movement Toddler Classes
Looking for something fun to do with your toddler? Children and their parents will enjoy these creative class times filled with music, movement and plenty of smiles. Movement and Music […]
Where Adventure, Dreams and Inspiration Begin – Update on Raven and the Unicorn Performing Art Center
It’s been an exciting year for the Raven and the Unicorn, a proposed 800-seat theater designed specifically for child-centered performing arts programs and educational opportunities. The theater is still on […]
