North State Parent magazine

Biodiversity Day & Owl Story Walk
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, 21659 Adobe Road, Red Bluff, CA, 96080, United States
Come celebrate Biodiversity Day at William B. Ide Adobe SHP. Join us along the water on the Cottonwood Trail at 11 am for a guided nature walk where you’ll discover native plant species unique to this part of California. Learn about California’s diverse species with Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation. Get creative with nature crafts and activities. Enjoy the StoryWalk® featuring Owls by Gail Gibbons. The event and parking are free.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
California State Parks supports equal access. Before arrival, visitors with disabilities who need assistance should contact Parks Staff at 530-529-8599.
Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/1905821003537134

Walk with a Doc - Mt. Shasta!
2025-09-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Lake Siskiyou Trail Parking, Mt. Shasta, Across from Tennis Courts on W A Barr Rd., Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
Join Mercy Foundation North and Mercy Mt. Shasta for Walk with a Doc! This global program offers a relaxed, informal setting for individuals to connect with doctors, ask questions, and most importantly, get moving… and we are excited to bring it to Mt. Shasta! Dr. David Levine, General Surgeon at Mercy Mt. Shasta will share valuable information surrounding Heat Stroke.
Join us at Lake Siskiyou (parking lot across from the Tennis Courts on W A Barr Rd.) for this walk. Well behaved furry family members on leashes are welcome! We hope to see you there!
Questions? Reach out to Shayna Cassidy at shayna.cassidy@commonspirit.org or (530) 261-2433.

Bidwell Park & Chico Creeks Clean Up Day
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Hooker Oak Park, 1928 Manzanita Ave, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Help us protect Butte County Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) by volunteering your time to remove trash and other harmful toxins that pollute our waters and negatively affect the plants and animals who rely on cool, clean, healthy waters to thrive!
GDEs are rapidly diminishing due to urban sprawl — and these GDEs play a critical role in supporting a wide range of species including fish, birds, mammals, and riparian vegetation. The habitat loss for local keystone species, such as Valley Oaks and Spring Run Chinook Salmon, is significant and devastating. Valley Oaks, for example, are vital to the GDE as they support over 5,000 other species through food and habitat provision.
Clean-up tools will be provided, and volunteers will receive a free unique event t-shirt!
Sign-up online at our Event Website link below!
*All volunteers will enjoy Costco pizza on us after the event, from 12-1pm

Pollinating Minds: Swarm Biology and Control
2025-09-20 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-20 13:30 - 14:00 | Honeybee Discovery Center, 727 4th Street, Orland, CA, 95963, United States
Bee sure to join the next Pollinating Minds talk with Emily Helton, where the focus will be on swamp biology and control. This engaging presentation will explore the fascinating dynamics of honeybee ecosystems while offering insights into effective management practices. It’s a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and expand your understanding of the natural world.

Nature’s Palette: An Artful Exploration
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Unleash your creativity and connect with nature in this hands-on watercolor art workshop led by a local artist, Elizabeth McClellan! This workshop focuses on capturing the beauty of the natural world through guided sketching and foundational watercolor methods, including washes, layering, and blending. It’s perfect for beginners, experts, and every artist in between! Recommended for ages 8 and up! Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (no additional charge for the adult).

$30 for members | $35 for non-members, all materials will be provided.
Register now at our Event Website link below.

Presentation: Sáttítla Highlands National Monument
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 N Old Stage Rd, Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
Join us for a class presented in collaboration with the Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center as we explore the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument, located in the heart of the Medicine Lake Highlands. Designated in 2025 by President Joe Biden, this monument honors both the natural beauty and cultural significance of the region. “Sáttítla,” meaning “obsidian place” in the language of the Pit River Nation, reflects the deep Indigenous connection to the land.

Kayak Salmon Tours (morning)
2025-09-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Boulevard, Oroville, CA, United States
*Not for beginners — basic kayaking skills necessary!
On the Salmon tour, you will learn about the lifecycle of the salmon, the Feather River, and get to see Oroville in a whole new way!
Every fall the Chinook (or King) salmon make their way from the Pacific Ocean up the Sacramento River and into the Feather River in Oroville to spawn. Salmon Tours offer you the opportunity to kayak right alongside them.
Youth ages 7-12 are welcome as long as they are riding in a tandem with an accompanying adult. Guides will accompany you from start to finish but for safety reasons, BASIC KAYAKING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED.
Get your tickets early, as time slots do fill up! Visit our Event Website link today for tickets and more information.

Oroville Salmon Festival Kayak Salmon Tours
2025-09-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 12:30 - 15:00 | Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Boulevard, Oroville, CA, United States

Kayak Salmon Tours (afternoon)
2025-09-27 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-10-04 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-10-11 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-10-18 12:30 - 15:00 | Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Boulevard, Oroville, CA, United States

Fall Plant Sale
2025-10-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-17 09:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Fall is the best time to plant the hardiest perennial plants & shrubs in our area. Our Fall Plant Sale focuses on hardy perennial plants including California natives and other drought-tolerant Mediterranean climate zone plants, grasses, many unusual flowering plants, evergreen groundcovers, and shrubs. Free gardening advice will be available throughout the day from Arboretum and Botanical Gardens staff and volunteers. Come early – some plants sell out fast!

30% off for members! Member Sale | 9am-11am
20% off for non-members. Public Sale | 11am-3pm

Turtle Bay Garden Nursery
1100 Arboretum Dr.
http://www.turtlebaynursery.org

Pluto Cave Nature Walk
2025-10-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Pluto Cave, Shasta Valley, United States
Join Siskiyou Land Trust and lifelong caver and researcher Mike Spiess, on a journey to explore Pluto Cave in the Shasta Valley! We’ll learn about the geology of the Cascade Arc, how lava tubes are formed and the features of the Shasta Valley.
We’ll enjoy the flora along the short ¼ mile hike to the cave and then venture into Pluto Cave up to complete darkness (about ¼ of a mile).
Sturdy shoes, long pants, and headlamps are required.
Prior to the trip, logistics and meeting place will be confirmed by email from this address: admin@siskiyoulandtrust.org.
Children are welcome accompanied by a parent. If you are bringing others, excellent! Please have each person fill out the online registration form.
Dogs are not allowed except for ADA service animals.
For questions, contact Stewardship Manager Laura Bradley at LauraBradley@siskiyoulandtrust.org
Meet at SLT office and carpool/caravan ~ 35 mins. to Pluto Cave near Montague, CA
*Please RSVP at our Event Website link below.

Mushroom Class with Dylan Goldfine
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 N Old Stage Rd, Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
Dylan Goldfine, a true wealth of knowledge in the world of mushrooms and modern foraging, will guide us through the incredible variety of fungi growing right in our own backyards. In this eye-opening class, you’ll discover just how much mycological wonder is hiding in plain sight.

Autumn Dark Sky Tour
2025-10-12 20:00 - 21:30
Join Siskiyou Land Trust for our Autumn Dark Sky Tour on our beautiful mountain one more time before the gates close for winter! Barbara Paulson will focus on the seasonal changing of the constellations, the Andromeda Galaxy and talk about upcoming meteor showers. If you love our deep, dark skies and want to learn more about our magical universe, please join us!
Plan on bringing warm clothes, blanket or sleeping bag if you want to lay on the ground, or a chair. You can also bring binoculars or a telescope if you have one.
Prior to the trip, logistics and meeting place will be confirmed by email. Children are welcome accompanied by a parent. If you are bringing others, excellent! Please have each person fill out this online registration form. Dogs are not allowed except for ADA service animals. Weather or smoke will cancel – October 13th or 14th will be used as back up dates.
For questions, contact Stewardship Manager Laura Bradley at LauraBradley@siskiyoulandtrust.org
