North State Parent magazine

Full Moon Paddle on the Forebay
2026-12-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Dr, Oroville, CA, 95965, United States
A unique opportunity to paddle the Forebay at night!
On this 2 hour guided paddle is fun for the whole family, allowing you to paddle for as long or as little as you’d like, a wonderful chance to experience the Forebay in a whole new light. You will see the sun dip below the horizon as the moon rises up into the sky, gaze at the stars, and maybe even see some of the resident wildlife along the shoreline!
This unique experience will leave you feeling more connected with nature! It is a great opportunity to view some of the local wildlife that calls the Forebay home, do some star gazing, or just take a relaxing paddle with friends and/or family. It would even make a fun date idea!
Worried about the dark? The moon provides a surprising amount of light and our staff will be there to help guide you safely back to shore with a well lit dock as a guide point!
You can choose to paddle out on your choice of a singe or tandem kayak or stand up paddleboard.
Visit our Event Website link below for more information, to purchase tickets, and for additional dates.

Guided Garden Walk
2026-12-26 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.
