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SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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FIELD TRIPS & TOURS
Many listings throughout the Family Re- source Guide can also serve as field trip ideas, so be sure to check sections like Museums & Historical Sites and Science & Nature.
BUTTE COUNTY
Bidwell Mansion; Chico. Learn about the area’s history with a guided tour
of a 3-story, 26-room historic mansion, carriage house and grounds. The Bidwell Mansion was one of the first to utilize gas lighting. bidwellmansionpark.com. 525 Esplanade. (530) 895-6144.
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum; Oroville. View the largest-known documented collection of hand tools in the United States! Celebrates the tools that built our world, with over 13,000 items on display. Tours available. 1650 Broderick St. (530) 538-2528.
Chico Children’s Museum. Numerous interactive exhibits, including a sensory room. Visit the magical wonderland of play & exhibitions. chicochildrensmuseum.org. 325 Main St. (530) 809-1492.
Chico Community Observatory. Features telescopes, knowledgeable docents and outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights Fri, Sat & Sun, sunset to park closing. Free. facebook.com/ChicoCom- munityObservatory. Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at inter- section of Wildwood Ave. & Observatory Way. 1 Observatory Way. (530) 487-4071. Chico Creek Nature Center. Provides quality educational programs to elemen- tary school students and the public on
the natural systems of Bidwell Park using Bidwell Park as a classroom.chicorec.com/ chico-creek-nature-center. 1968 E 8th St. (530) 891-4671.
Chico History Museum. Hosts prestigious traveling hands-on exhibits and exhibits that focus on local Chico & Butte County history. Housed in Chico’s 1905 historic Carnegie Library building. Classroom tours available. chicohistorymuseum.org. 141 Salem St. (530) 891-4336.
Chico Performances School Field Trip Series. Offers student groups an oppor- tunity to see a variety of quality music & theater at reduced rates. Special shows geared toward children are presented during school hrs, with an educational and entertainment focus. Performances run Sept.-May at CSU, Chico Laxson Auditori- um. chicoperformances.com. Box office: (530) 898-6333.
Chico State Ecological Reserves Outdoor Classroom; Forest Ranch. Free hands-on science field trips for K-12 classes, address- ing state standards and environmental stewardship in a fun and engaging way. Field trips take place at both Big Chico Creek and Butte Creek Reserves.csuchi- co.edu/bccer/education/outdoor-ed.
shtml . To inquire about reservations, email Jon Aull: aulljon@csuchico.edu. To find out about public hikes on the Reserves, visit on Facebook or Instagram @csuc_reserves. 3521 14 Mile House Rd. (530) 898-5010. Gateway Science Museum; CSU, Chico. Inspiring young people to become future scientists, engineers and technology professionals through NGSS based field
trip activities for grades K-12. Hands-on and minds-on exhibits change season- ally. csuchico.edu/gateway. 625 Espla- nade. (530) 898-4121.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area; Gridley. Year-round wildlife viewing on a 9,100- acre wetland area managed for wildlife.
In fall and winter see vast numbers of migratory waterfowl. Guided group tours and self-guided tours. Special events, wheelchair access, visitor’s museum and paved trail to viewing platform. wildlife. ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit/Gray-Lodge- WA . 3207 Rutherford Rd. (530) 846-7500. Please contact the Regional Headquarters Office before visiting to determine if that facility is open. wildlife.ca.gov/Regions Lott Home; Oroville. The C.F. Lott Home in Sank Park was built in 1856 by Charles F. Lott, a gold-rush pioneer, California senator and judge. Book a guided school or group tour to learn captivating stories of the Lott family and their importance
to early California history. View original furnishings, paintings, clothes, silver and more, including the surprise built into the fireplace. See Museum Listings under Parks & Tree Department at cityoforoville.org. The house & garden encompass an entire city block at 1067 Montgomery St. (530) 538-2497.
National Yo-Yo Museum; Chico. Featuring the world’s largest public display of yo-yos & yo-yo memorabilia. Holds free weekly yo-yo club practices & lessons. Open dai- ly. nationalyoyo.org. 320 Broadway.
(530) 893-0545.
Nor Cal Reptiles Adventures; Chico.
Learn about, touch, and see reptiles and more for your next field trip or tour. Call to book today. facebook.com/norcalreptile- adventures/5050. Cohasset rd #50. (530) 893-2095.
Oregon City School; Table Mountain.
Visit the oldest standing one-room school in Butte County; see photos of students
of the olden days. Also see the covered bridge and tour the nearby Cherokee Mu- seum (by appt). During wildflower season this is a nice place to stop and picnic under the trees. buttecountyhistoricalsociety.org. 2100 Oregon Gulch Rd. (530) 533-9418. Paradise Depot Museum. Features a full-sized restored caboose in addition to its star attraction: a 30-foot working HO gauge model of the Butte County Railroad. Kids have a blast running a button-op- erated model that represents the 33-mi. rail line that ran between Chico & Stirling City. Project of the Gold Nugget Museum. Paradise Community Park, 5570 Black Olive Dr. (530) 413-9129
Paradise Gem & Mineral Club. Join this fun group for adventures that inspire appreciation for rocks & minerals, earth sciences, lapidary techniques & general rockhounding. Monthly activity nights and field trips that include rock hunting and trips to gem & rock shows. paradisegem. org. (530) 343-0894.
Patrick Ranch Museum; located between Chico & Durham on the Midway. Dedicat- ed to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of the area’s rich agricultural heritage. See exhibits and tour the historic Glenwood Farmhouse, built in 1877. Fun and educational annual events include the California Nut Festival (Apr), the Country Faire & Threshing Bee (June) and Autumn
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