North State Parent magazine

Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
2026-02-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 3 more dates | Turtle Bay Museum, 844 Sundial Bridge, Redding, 96001, United States
Turtle Bay Museum proudly presents Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life In The Wild, a breathtaking exhibition featuring 40 of the renowned photographer’s most resonant images, on display from January 24 through May 3, 2026.
Spanning all seven continents, the exhibition immerses visitors in stunning natural landscapes and the intimate lives of animal species from some of the Earth’s last great wild places. Created over decades, the work reflects deep knowledge of animal behavior and the patience to wait for nature’s most powerful moments.
Among the photographs many visitors will recognize are Polar Dance (1989), showing polar bears appearing to dance across the Arctic ice; Mountain Outlaw (2014), a dramatic head-on charge of a grizzly bear through snow; and Catch of the Day (1988), which captures the precise instant a salmon leaps into the open jaws of a brown bear along Alaska’s Brooks River. Notably one of the most widely circulated wildlife photographs in history, Catch of the Day was created before digital cameras and without manipulation. The exhibition showcases a breadth of subjects including mammals, birds, flowers, and iconic landscapes from Alaska’s Denali Range to the African savanna.
These remarkable works by Thomas D. Mangelsen reflect more than 50 years of dedication as an artist and conservationist. His work has earned many top honors, including Conservation Photographer of the Year, placement in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, and recognition as one of the most influential and important photographers of his time.
The exhibition is free for members and included with admission. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday for winter hours.

Aquarium & Pets: Pet Visits!
2026-02-13, 2026-02-16, 2026-02-20, 2026-02-23, 2026-02-27 | Aquarium & Pets, 345 S Main St, Red Bluff, 96080, United States
If you are looking for a free way to spend those extra days over the school holiday breaks, head on down to Aquarium & Pets where you and your children can visit and learn about an array of pets, from reptiles and fish to the furrier kind! No purchase necessary to visit!
Regular business hours: 7 days/week, 9am-6pm

Regenerative Arts Learning Center RAD Camp
2026-02-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-26 09:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date | Regenerative Arts Learning Cent, 954 Old Stage Road, Mount Shasta, United States
Kids ages 4-12, come join the fun at Regenerative Arts Day Camp! Tuesdays through Fridays, 9am-3pm, now until March 20.

Recycled arts and nature crafts
Kids’ garden and nature studies
Solar cooking
Music and movement
Weekly special guests
Homeschool support
Tutors
After school classes
5:1 child to instructor ratio

Plant Talk: Cactus Growing and Selection
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Join presenter Daryl Jellison, proprietor of local Lone Tree Cactory for an introduction to growing cacti from selection, care, edibility, propagation and the amazing beauty while in bloom.

Reptiles Alive!
2026-02-15 14:00 - 14:15 | Turtle Bay — Mill Building in Paul Bunyon’s Forest Camp, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr, Redding, 96001, United States
Head on down to Turtle Bay Exploration Park on a Sunday afternoon now through mid-February for our new exciting reptile program!
Reptiles have existed for hundreds of millions of years, from ancient crocodilians and mosasaurs, to modern snakes and lizards. Join us for a 15 minute program as we introduce you to some living species from this ancient group of animals.
*This event is included with regular Turtle Bay admission!

Plant Talk: Firescaping Your Home Landscape
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Meet the authors of Firescaping Your Home: A Manual for Readiness in Wildfire Country. Gain expert insights into recommended defensible space strategies and landscaping techniques. This talk will feature in-depth discussions on the psychological conventions that often complicate the adoption of these practices, culminating in a compelling case study of a property whose thoughtful landscaping helped it withstand the devastating 2018 Camp Fire.

Mindful Mondays: Monthly Evenings of Nature for Families
2026-02-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Regenerative Arts Development & Learning Center, 954 N. Old Stage Rd., Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
Join Regenerative Arts Learning Center & Day Camp (RadCamp), First 5 Siskiyou and Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center (MSBEC) for a series of Mindful Mondays for families of all ages. Join us for an evening of nourishment for body, mind, and spirit. Music, Yoga, and a mindful meal for the whole family – toddlers, teens, parents, and grandparents alike! This all-ages monthly series features family-friendly nature inspired yoga, nervous system regulation through somatic movement, storytime, play, reflection, nature connection, and other mindfulness practices that you can take home with you. Gather and practice with us in movement, music, and mindfulness! Registration is helpful, but not required. Register here: mountshastaecology.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/26708

Friends and Family Nature Walk: Sounds, Stillness, and Solitude
2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Lake Siskiyou Spini Meadowns Trailhead, Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
Join us for a nature walk along Lake Siskiyou! We will be practicing mindfulness and connection to the sounds around us with creating sound maps and other fun nature journaling prompts. Bring your favorite notebook and writing utensil if you would like, we will provide materials as well! Binoculars for potential birdwatching are encouraged, we will have some for sharing too. Register here: mountshastaecology.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/26680
