North State Parent magazine

RAD Summer Camp 2026
2026-07-16 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-17 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-21 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-22 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-23 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-24 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-28 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-29 09:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 5 more dates | Regenerative Arts Development & Learning Center, 954 N. Old Stage Rd., Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
The Regenerative Arts Development (RAD) and Learning Center Summer Camp is full of celebrating the sunshine and growing season. We celebrate the special magic that comes with long summer days and big sunflowers. Our schedule is jam-packed throughout the summer with garden time, special guests sharing unique projects, and nature-inspired arts and crafts.
Summer Day Camp is a huge hit for kids of all ages who enjoy playing in the dirt, making fairy houses, and turning recycled materials into art. Each day includes tending to our lovely Kids’ Garden, deepening connections to the fresh food we eat, and making nature-inspired arts and crafts.
Camp includes opportunities to dig deeper into permaculture topics in our garden, personal development through social interaction outdoors, and plenty of space to indulge the creative side/learn through creation with more complex projects and materials. We focus our teaching on being good stewards of our earth, starting with the food we grow together.
Recycled & Natural Arts & Crafts
Kids’ Garden & Nature Studies
Solar Cooking
Music & Movement
Weekly Special Guests

Gateway Museum at California State, Chico
2026-07-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-29 11:00 - 16:00 and 5 more dates | Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Ever changing and engaging science exhibits. Check their website for current and upcoming exhibits.
Visit Gateway Gardens, a thriving “biodiversity hotspot.” Immersive native plant exhibits highlights California’s diverse flora and habitats, demonstrates drought-tolerant systems in one of the warmest spots on campus, provides resources for local wildlife, and serves as a study-ground for university and high school student researchers. Edible Garden showcases small-scale food-growing strategies. Discover nearly 200 species thriving in Gateway Gardens, a gem and refuge in the community!

Adults: $10.00
Youth (ages 3-17): $5.00
Ages 0-2: free admission!
Chico State and Butte College students: free admission!
Gateway members: free admission!
Museums for All Beneficiaries: $3.00

Gateway Science Museum is a proud participant in Museums for All a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Visitors receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits pay reduced admission of $3.00 per person with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and valid photo ID (up to four visitors per card).

Group Rate:

$5 per person, minimum of 15 people in the group

Little Feet, Big Discoveries Family Nature Walks & Adventure
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Siskiyou Landtrust Wherrit Forest Property, 1917 Wyehka Way, Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
Join First 5 Siskiyou, Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center (MSBEC) and Quality Siskiyou Counts for this summer field trip for young kids and their families! No cost to participants.
This outing will feature a storytime, sensory walks and activities, games, and nature journaling to help us awaken our observation of the natural world. All activities can be done as a family and will be designed with a range of ages in mind. We’ll explore our local ecology, learn about plants and animals, and how everything is interconnected.
Please sign-up in case we need to change the location or reschedule due to weather!

Guided Garden Walk
2026-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Turtle Bay’s McConnell Botanical Gardens, 1100 Arboretum Dr, Redding, CA, United States
Bring your smartphones or notebooks, cameras, and gardening questions for this FREE participant-driven program. We’ll go through the Gardens, with frequent stops for discussions about beautiful plants that will thrive in your home garden! Then, you can stop by the Nursery to bring home some plants ideally suited for your garden!
Monthly on the Last Saturday.
Meet at the McConnell Botanical Garden West Gate near the Turtle Bay Garden Nursery at 1100 Arboretum Drive.

Learn to Grow: Victory Garden Series
2026-07-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Greenhorn Community Grange Hall #384, 300 Ranch Ln, Yreka, CA, 96097, United States
Learn practical ways to grow a healthy organic garden while saving money during this free Victory Garden Series class presented by Greenhorn Community Grange Hall #384.
This special two-part class will cover organic pest management along with important heat and watering considerations for summer gardening. Participants will gain hands-on experience and practical guidance to help improve their gardening success.
Speakers: Special guest and Bonnie WoodRegistration: forms.gle/pybrvGMqBLL8eV756
Contact: victorygardenseries@gmail.com
Class times, dates and speakers are subject to change.

Charlie Rabbit and Friends
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Get out your wiggles and have a ton of fun at Turtle Bay’s Gardens (or Nursery Building if it rains!) Charlie Rabbit features gardening and nature activities for young children, their siblings, parents and grandparents. Remember to wear your favorite gardening clothes!

Free for Members | Included with park or garden admission
Monthly on the First Saturday.
Meets in the classroom of the Turtle Bay Garden Nursery located at 1100 Arboretum Drive.

Thank you The Matt & Anna Moseley Charitable Fund for presenting Charlie Rabbit & Friends!
