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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Discover the wild side of learning at the Chico Creek Nature Center’s Voices of Nature: Saturday Series — a monthly adventure where curiosity comes alive! Each session spotlights a fascinating theme — from turtles and birds to frogs (Feb), snakes (March), endangered species (April) and field research (May) — brought to life by passionate guest […]

Book your weekend stay with us and lend a hand to the land! Bring your rake, shovel, and gloves to give back to the magical land we sit on. We’ll be cleaning up and participating in some fire prevention around the property. All ages welcome and encouraged to join! After lending a hand, we’ll be […]

Join us for a full day of free activities, presentations, and more. The Earth Day Festival will be held at Mount Shasta City Park next to the headwaters again! As always, this event is free to attend and an excellent opportunity to share our crafts and knowledge with our friends, community, and families. The Earth […]

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 […]

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 […]