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BIRTHDAYS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021
DURHAM
Durham Community Park
1847 Durham-Dayton Hwy, Durham
(530) 345-1921
This is Durham’s oldest park. The 24 acres, shaded by the numerous valley oaks, contain picnic tables, a fully equipped playground, basketball courts, a riding arena and two baseball fields. Picnic sites in the park can be reserved starting at $40 for 20- 30 people. Sites include two picnic tables and a small BBQ. First come, first served.
MILL CREEK
Mill Creek Resort
40271 CA-172, Mill Creek
(530) 595-4449
Reserve seating by the playground or on the back deck at this family-friendly forest resort. Renting campground sites near Mill Creek or spots in the meadow are also options. Call Joseph or Jillian for ideas and rates.
MT. SHASTA
Maagic Mountain Farm
Call for directions
(530) 925-6752
Experience life on a working homestead with milk goats, ducks, chickens, honeybees, a garden & more. Year-round, hands-on, interactive animal field trips, homestead classes, group or individual tours and guest farm stays. In connection with the land, all the creatures work together to provide for everyone’s needs through sustainable interdependent living.
OROVILLE
Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary
4995 Durham-Pentz Rd., Oroville
530-533-1000
This wildlife educational center offers a birthday party package for a flat rate of $200. The package includes use of the gazebo and picnic area for up to three hours, a meeting with resident animals on a private tour lead by a wildlife educator, a reptile encounter with one of the scaly residents, and a Barry Kirshner Wildlife T-shirt for the birthday child. No alcohol is permitted, but partiers can decorate the area with balloons, bring a piñata and games and serve food and beverage. Make reservations by phone with Joan or email joan@kirshner.org.
REDDING
McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
1125 Arboretum Dr, Redding
(530) 242-3111 x104. website
The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens on the north side of the Turtle Bay Exploration Park campus have more than 200 acres of native and non-native trees and plants. The Children’s Garden is home to Mosaic Oasis, a whimsical and fun water feature that includes a drinking fountain, ornamental fountain and play structure. First come, first served or call to reserve. Open 7 am-dusk.
WEED
Alpaca On the Rocks
5004 Solus Dr., Weed
(530) 859-1994
Kids will fall in love with the friendly alpacas, mini horses and more on this five-acre ranch. Guests can visit the animals and help with their care as well as run around the ranch and “just be kids.” Tables are available. Call Nancy for availability and pricing. The ranch store offers beautiful and unique jewelry, along with alpaca socks, handmade creatures and yarn.
WILLOWS
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
752 County Road 99W, Willows
(530) 934-2801
The fun begins in your car on the six-mile auto loop beginning at the visitor center. There are three stop and stretch areas to spot wildlife and a multi-level viewing platform. Tables and restrooms are available. The refuge includes a two-mile wetland walk that leaves from the visitor center and five miles of spring trails open through June 30.
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