North State Parent magazine

Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
2026-04-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

RAD Spring Day Camp 2026
2026-04-17 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-21 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-22 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-23 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-24 09:30 - 14:30 | Regenerative Arts Development & Learning Center, 954 N. Old Stage Rd., Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
As Spring arrives the kids get to help build this year’s garden, learning every step of the way from seed-planting to harvesting. As sprouts start to pop up and we start shedding our warm layers, kids get to learn about nature waking up from it’s slumber and planting the seeds for our year and our gardens. The Regenerative Arts Development (RAD) and Learning Center Spring Camp offers lots of fun themed crafts and educational support to local students, collaborate with other local organizations, and bring laughter and bright smiles to the rainy spring months.
Recycled & Natural Arts & Crafts, Kids’ Garden & Nature Studies, Solar Cooking, Music & Movement, Weekly Special Guests, Homeschool Support, Tutors, After School Classes
1-4 days a week, Tuesday – Friday

Bigfoot Adventure Challenge
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Redding, CA, Redding, CA, United States
Gear up for a family adventure! Explore Shasta County’s treasured trails and hunt for Bigfoot on the ultimate outdoor quest! Download a passport to participate and get clues as to where Bigfoot is hiding. Participate in 3 adventures and be eligible for a Bigfoot book and stickers, while they last. Get on a bike or slip on sneakers and head outside on a great adventure with the kids! Passports available April 1 – May 31, 2026.
Sponsors: Redding Trail Alliance, City of Redding, Healthy Shasta

California Tree School: Butte
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Paradise High School, 5911 Maxwell Dr, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States
From finding your way in the woods to prescribed burn planning, UC ANR’s California Tree School is a chance to explore foundational forestry concepts in a community space. Registration is OPEN for 2026 sessions!
California Tree School is a one-day event where attendees take 4 forestry classes of their choice. Classes are led by UC ANR academics and other natural resource professionals, with formats including lectures and hands on activities. Throughout the day, attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with local resource organizations at the Exhibitor Fair.
Offered through the UC ANR Forest Stewardship Education Initiative, CA Tree School is an opportunity to engage with forestry education in a new, personalized way.
CA Tree School is for those looking to expand their toolbox of forestry knowledge: landowners, college students, career professionals, environmental volunteers, and everyone in between!
Registration fee: $70, need-based scholarships available by request.

Earth Day
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us outdoors on the ScienceWorks grounds for a day full of hands-on activities, local vendors, and engaging experiences that highlight the science of sustainability. Celebrate Earth Day while enjoying all that nature has to offer, rain or shine! Earth Day is a call to protect our planet for future generations — come learn, explore, and take action for a more sustainable future.

Saturday Activities at Gateway Science Museum (April)
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
It’s Earth Month! Join us in April Saturday Activities. Drop-in from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Activities are free with admission!
Join us for activities centered around sustainability each week
April 4: Pinwheels
April 11: Bird House
April 18: Compost Quest
*Please note there is no activity on April 25 due to our Coaster Mania competition!

Community Fire Education – Mt. Shasta
2026-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | 502 South B St., Mt. Shasta, 502 South B St., Mt. Shasta, United States
Join the Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center for an informative evening focused on wildfire preparedness and home safety. Learn practical steps to protect your home and community through FireWise practices and risk assessment planning.
Topics Include:
FireWise preparation
Community risk assessment & planning
Home hardening strategies
Wildfire preparedness
Enjoy pizza and beverages while learning how to build a more fire-resilient community.
Registration: mountshastaecology.orgContact: CJ Rodriguez | 530-926-5655 | CJ@mountshastaecology.org
Stronger together—fire resiliency is community.

Aquarium & Pets: Pet Visits!
2026-04-20, 2026-04-24 | 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

Earth Day Family Celebration
2026-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Regenerative Arts Development & Learning Center, 954 N. Old Stage Rd., Mount Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
Come one come all to our Earth Celebration on Monday!
Join a fun, family-friendly Earth Day celebration with hands-on activities and community connection.
Clothing swap, free seeds, organic snacks, live music, recycled material kids crafts, story time, and planting native seeds.

Park Explorers Survival Club (3rd-5th grade)
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Adventures await in the Park Explorers Survival Club! Curious clubbers will explore the wild spaces of Bidwell Park, including hidden trails and local wildlife. They’ll gain confidence and teamwork while learning essential survival skills like navigation and shelter building.
3rd-5th Grade: 5:30–7:30 PM

Celebrate Arbor Day: Community Tree Planting Event
2026-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Chico, CA, Chico, CA, United States
Join BEC, CARD, the City of Chico and the American Red Cross for a community tree planting event dedicated to honoring our urban forests and creating a greener future for generations to come.
Free event! Sign up required.
Location: Emerson Park, Chico, CA (next to Little Chico Creek Elementary School)Email steward@becnet.org for more information

Community Climate Action Day
2026-04-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Chico State, 400 W First St, Chico, CA, 95929, United States
Together with California Volunteers, Office of the Governor we’re taking meaningful action to support local projects that strengthen neighborhoods, protect green spaces and help prepare communities for wildfires, extreme heat and other natural disasters.

Volunteers will be assisting the BEC team in constructing compost bays at our Oak Way Community Garden. Utilizing a variety of hand tools (hammers, nails, screw driver etc), together we will build a four bay system for our Drop in the Bucket Program.

Community Climate Action Days are more than service opportunities, they highlight collaboration, local pride and a shared commitment to building safer, greener and more resilient communities.

Sign up today! Whether you have an hour to give or want to make service part of your year, there’s a role for everyone.

Learn about ongoing opportunities through the California Climate Action Corps at www.CAClimateActionCorps.com.

We hope you’ll join us and your fellow partners for a Community Climate Action Day!

FREE Lunch and T-shirt for all volunteers!
