Children are learning at an early age how important it is to protect our environment. Whether they hear about climate change, plastic pollution, animal extinction or other critical environmental issues […]
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Create Lasting Family Memories at North State Paint-it-Yourself Studios
A world of artistic exploration awaits families at the paint-it-yourself pottery studios at Bella Art Works in Yreka and All Fired Up in Redding. Both facilities offer ample opportunities to […]
Arts Council Tidbits
The local art scene is truly inspiring, with new things to do, see and enjoy. So if you’ve got a creative itch to scratch, you’re in luck. We’ve put together […]
Children and Adults Find Healing and Connection at Roughout Ranch
“Everyone wants to be heard and to belong,” says Kathy Rutan-Sprague, Program Director at Roughout Ranch, nestled on 15 acres in the foothills just outside Redding. Here, children aged 2 […]
Start Strong: Fun Ways to Celebrate Teachers at the Beginning of the Year
When was the last time you thanked a teacher? So often we go about life, grateful for their hard work, but we never really stop to thank them for the […]
Test Your Sun-Safety IQ
Family camping trips can make for happy memories for parents and kids. But a camping trip, whether in spring, summer, fall or winter, can turn into a painful experience for […]
Project Based Learning
Although new to some parents, many innovative teachers are using Project Based Learning, (PBL), a learning modality based on the completion of projects that answer a real problem or answer […]
Leave No Trace
When my brother and I were around 8 and 10 years old, our parents started taking us on wilderness camping trips. They taught us as a matter of course to […]
Pitching Tents Far From Technology with Anderson New Technology High School
The name of Anderson New Technology High School (ANTHS) could lead you to imagine rooms filled with computers and kids fully immersed in alternative realities. ANTHS students do study core […]
Nano VR Escape: Bridging the Gap Between Physical and Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) is an immersive technology that provides a simulated experience and allows people to interact with a 3D computer-generated environment in a way that mimics real life. VR […]
Golden Rule Small Engines: Serving Others Runs in the Family
Since opening shop in 2014, Joel Kreider has looked forward to each day as an opportunity to meet people, care about people and serve others as the owner and operator […]
Why Kids Need Risky Play to Thrive
When my youngest daughter learned to ride her bike last summer, my husband and I promptly snapped a photo to document the milestone. In the picture, our daughter looks triumphant, her feet resting comfortably […]
Lily Chang
“If somebody were to open their arms and put a hug around a whole room—that’s completely what she brings,” says Santy Gray of her friend and coworker Lily Chang. The […]
