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EDUCATION NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Esquire IMAX Educational Films; Sacra- mento. Large format films accompanied
by activity guides that support national education standards for science, geogra- phy, math and English. Films let groups encounter wild animals, swim to the bottom of the sea and more! Adventures in Wild California is especially appropriate for grades 4-8. imax.com. (916) 443-4629 Sacramento History Museum; Old Sacra- mento. Offering several educational pro- grams for field trips, all adhering to Califor- nia Curriculum Standards. Programs range from living history, Victorian-era mysteries, California Native American exhibits, Gold Rush experiences, underground tours and more. sachistorymuseum.org. 101 I St. (916) 808-7059.
SHASTA COUNTY
Judge Richard Behrens Eaton House; Redding. The museum brings history to life with exhibitions about our region’s colorful past from the 1800s to the present. Visit us and discover life as It was in the Victorian and Gold Rush Era.1520 West Street. eaton- housemuseum.org.(530) 241-3454.
City of Anderson Water Pollution Con- trol Plant. Students of all ages can learn what happens to our sewage water in a field trip that takes them through the steps of sewage wastewater treatment before it is released into the Sacramento River. Stu- dents will view the microorganisms used in a natural biological process that treats the water. 3701 Rupert Rd. (530) 378-6665 or (530) 378-6664.
Coleman National Fish Hatchery; Ander- son. Explore one of the largest Chinook salmon and steelhead hatcheries in the lower 48 states! See the hatchery building, rearing raceways, fish ladder, Battle Creek Trail, spawning operations (Oct-Feb) and more. Open daily for informative self-guid- ed tours. fws.gov/coleman. 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd. (530) 365-8622.
Court House Museum; Shasta. Part of Shasta State Historic Park. Bring your group to tour a former county courthouse restored to its 1861 appearance. Exhibits include 100 years of California artwork. See remains of brick buildings that were once the center of intense Gold Rush era activity. See historic roadways, cottages and cemeteries. Field trip guides for teach- ers online. Search “Courthouse Museum” on parks.ca.gov. 15312 Highway 299 W. (6 miles west of Redding). (530) 243-8194. Duivenvoorden Farms; Cottonwood. Interactive field trips on a working raw milk dairy farm. Tours available Oct–March. Hands-on experience including viewing milking, feeding cows, butter-making and more. Samples of raw milk included. Email to book your spot: duivenvoordenfarms@ gmail.com. rawmilkdairy.com.
19450 Draper Rd. (530) 567-8178.
Lake Shasta Caverns; Lakehead. Have fun spelunking! Take a boat ride across Shasta Lake, then a scenic bus ride to the cavern entrance. Enjoy a one-hr guided tour through the caverns (two hrs total). Other tour options. School groups can experi- ence the Underground Classroom. lake- shastacaverns.com. 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. (800) 795-2283.
Moore’s Flour Mill; Redding. While at
the shop you can see the old-fashioned 19th-century millstones used at this wonderful local mill and store. Freshly milled flour, oatmeal and other hot cereals, many different kinds of sugar, spices, teas, pasta, honey and other products that are mostly local and organic available for pur- chase. mooresflourmill.com. 1605 Shasta St. and 6150 Mill Lane. (530) 241-9245. Schreder Planetarium; Redding. Offers educational programs for school and youth groups in a 1,700-square-foot planetarium with 10-meter projection dome. See the night sky projected in the dome and experience other engaging programming that supports elementary
& middle school field trips to align with newly developed curricula and Next Gen- eration Science Standards. See Programs at shastacoe.org. 1644 Magnolia Ave. (530) 225-0243.
Shasta Dam; Shasta Lake. Shasta Dam is a curved gravity dam across the Sacramento River at Lake Shasta (just north of Redding) and provides beautiful views of the lake and Mt. Shasta. At 602-ft. high, it is the eighth tallest dam in the United States. There are free, guided tours year-round, each taking 2-3 hrs. usbr.gov/mp/ncao/ shasta-dam.html. 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530) 247-8555
Star Parties; Whiskeytown National Recre- ation Area, Shasta County. Join members of the Shasta Astronomy Club seasonally to view the amazing sights in the sky. Telescopes provided. Free event; weekly parking $20. Bi-monthly viewings held at Oak Bottom marina parking lot, 8-11pm, weather permitting. (530) 246-1225.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Schedule a group adventure to learn about a variety of topics including science, art, history, forestry, native animal species, hor- ticulture and more. turtlebay.org/educa- tion. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530) 242-3108. Wintu Museum & Cultural Resource Cen- ter; Shasta Lake City. The Wintu Museum & Cultural Resource Center is a one-of-a-kind community project designed to provide
a comprehensive immersion into the Wintu history and culture. Features include historical timeline, artwork from Native Americans, traditional dug-out canoe, honor wall for Native American veterans and unique activities for children. win- tutribe.org/wintu-cultural-resource-cen- ter-and-museum. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530) 215-1840.
Whiskeytown Environmental School Clear Creek Field Labs. A field trip series for grades K–4, with mini units based
on California State Science Standards. Includes three pre-classroom lessons,
a 2-3 hour field lab led by a naturalist
and a post classroom lesson. Program provided by the Shasta County Office
of Education. shastacoe.org. Located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530).225.0200
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Lava Beds National Monument; Tule- lake. Site of the largest concentration of lava tube caves in North America. Open year-round for self-guided exploration. Memorial Day-Labor Day offers ranger-led explorations and evening campfire pro-
grams that explore the monument’s Native American history. Rangers help match children’s interests and capabilities to the numerous developed caves. nps.gov. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530) 667-8113.
Liberty Arts Explorations Program; Yreka. 90-min educational arts program for grades K-12 available on Mon & Tue. Includes gallery tour, discussion and hands-on art project related to the current exhibition theme. libertyartsyreka.org. 108 W. Miner St. (530) 842-0222.
Maagic Mountain Farm; Mt. Shasta. Come experience how some grandpar- ents lived 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 & guest farm stays. In connection with the land, all the creatures work together to provide for everyone’s needs through sustainable interdependent living. maagicmtnfarm. com. maagicmtnherd@gmail.com.
(530) 925-6752.
Mountain Crest Gardens; Fort Jones. This is a family owned and operated succulent nursery established in 1995, located in the scenic Scott Valley of Northern California near Mt. Shasta. mountaincrestgardens. com. 402 Bridge Street. 877-656-4035.
Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s old- est operating hatchery raises trout to stock mountain streams, rivers and lakes. Feed the fish and learn how they are raised. Tours by appt. Free. Open daily. wildlife. ca.gov/Fishing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shas-
ta. 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-2215.
Mt. Shasta Star Gazers Club. Promotes in- terest in astronomy and its related sciences. Educational and fun. Free public star parties and other events. Meetings are first Wed of each month. All are welcome. mtshastastar- gazers.com. albatross333@hotmail.com. River Dancers River & Kayak Adven- tures; Mt. Shasta. Adventures include fam- ily and school rafting trips. Day outings & overnight multi-day camps. Trained guides help guests discover new ways to enjoy the environment while learning skills on the river. Includes swimming, water-play, learning about wildlife and good food. riv- erdancers.com. 705 Kenneth Way. (530) 926-3517 or (800) 926-5002
Shasta Mountain Guides; Mt. Shasta. For families with older kids or teens who are ready for the challenges of rock climbing or mountain climbing, check for customizable trips. Professional guides make the experi- ence memorable. shastaguides.com.
(530) 926-3117.
Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. Offers docent tours to schools and groups by appt. siskiyouartsmuseum.org. 5824 Dun- smuir Ave. (530) 235-4711.
Sisson Museum; Mt. Shasta. School and private groups can tour the museum to view exhibits and enjoy hands-on fun
with interactive displays. See a vintage
fire truck, model railroad and locomo-
tive engine control panel and play with old-fashioned toys. mtshastamuseum.com. Located at the Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery site, 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-5508.
Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum. Enjoy logging and town memorabilia, including the town’s original jail cell. Off-season tours available by appt. Open daily Memorial Day-Sept., 10am-5pm. dis- coversiskiyou.com/activities/weed-histor- ic-lumber-town-museum 303 Gilman Ave. (530) 938-0550.
SONOMA COUNTY
Fort Ross Conservancy; Jenner. The Environmental Living Program (ELP) at Fort Ross Conservancy provides hands-
on learning which allows students to experience the joys of history as active participants. Students learn about the many cultures and lifestyles by performing some of the tasks that were a part of daily life at Fort Ross. Day & overnight programs available. fortross.org. 19005 Coast Hwy 1. (707) 847-3437.
The National Heirloom Exposition Field Trip; Santa Rosa. Teachers/schools can apply for a transportation grant to help kids participate in the world’s largest her- itage food event, held annually in Sept. at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Event is geared for children and features educa- tional activities, exhibits, a Kids Pavilion, food tastings, contests and acclaimed speakers, all celebrating the pure food movement. Youth ages 17 & under admit- ted free. theheirloomexpo.com.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction. Ex- citing, interactive and educational 10-acre park that is home to lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, ocelots, lynx, a fishing cat and more. Meet feline ambassadors; learn about the plight of rare and endangered cats. Watch trainers interact. Guided school and private group tours. greatcatsworld- park.com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-2957.
Medford Railroad Park. Four railroad clubs operate this 7-acre site featuring full-size train cars, caboose, hopper car, locomotive, HO scale model track & trains and operating outdoor garden railway. Free train rides to see bridges, waterfalls, tunnels and hills. Children love the Thomas the Train loop led by Thomas & Percy. Private train parties available. Open 2nd & 4th Sun, Apr-Oct, 11am-3pm. southernore- gonlivesteamers.com. 799 Berrydale Ave. (541) 944-9176.
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve; Cave Junction. Offers ranger-led cave tours late Mar-Nov. Tour reservations recommended. nps.gov/orca. 19000 Caves Hwy. (541) 592-2100.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum; Ash- land. Offers fun and intriguing hands-on experiences promoting the exploration of science and the arts in a multi-sensory en- vironment. School field trips and educator resources support instruction of content and process standards. Field trip options include demonstrations and hands-on activities related to chemistry, physics and natural history/biology in line with state educational standards. scienceworksmuse- um.org. 1500 E. Main St. (541) 482-6767.
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