North State Parent magazine

Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
2026-03-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 5 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.

Charlie Rabbit and Friends
2026-03-07 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!

Aquarium & Pets: Pet Visits!
2026-03-09, 2026-03-13, 2026-03-16, 2026-03-20, 2026-03-23 | 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
2026-03-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Regenerative Arts Learning Center, 954 Old Stage Road, Mount Shasta, CA, 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

Redding Home Show 2026
2026-03-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
The Redding Home Show is the finest home and garden expo held in the North State. This annual tradition has become a staple for area residents looking to improve their homes and outdoor landscapes. The event features a wide range of exhibitors for everything needed for your home and garden. Get answers to your home improvement questions, learn money saving tips, check out the newest products and see the latest in design ideas with trusted, local, experienced vendors and contractors. All your home and garden needs and wants, all under one roof, all in one weekend. Admission and parking are free!

Contests & Giveaways | Cafe, Bar & Food | Fun For Everyone

Visit http://www.reddinghomeshow.com for more information and to register to be an exhibitor today!

Presented by: J&J Pumps (http://www.jandjpumps.com)

Plant Talk: Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Pollinators at Home
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Low water gardens can be colorful, interesting, and attract lots of pollinators. Join Kelly Williams, Turtle Bay horticulture volunteer and local gardener (who has his own beautiful local drought-tolerant pollinator garden), for a vivid PowerPoint tour of xeriscape possibilities for the Redding climate.

$10 for members and Turtle Bay Volunteers | $12 for non-members
