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SCIENCE & NATURE NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Coleman Fish Hatchery; Anderson. Explore the largest Chinook salmon & steelhead hatchery in the lower 48 states. Open daily for informative self-guided tours 7:30am until dusk. Nature trail, an- nual Return of the Salmon Festival (3rd Sat in Oct), school & youth group tours (Oct & Nov).Visit our website for current hours of operation. fws.gov/coleman 24411 Cole- man Fish Hatchery Rd. (530) 365-8622. Redding Reptiles Exhibit Room; Red- ding. All ages can check out over 50 rep- tiles from around the world on display in our new, larger exhibit room. (Feeding & petting on hold due to COVID) Volunteers on hand to provide information about
the animals. Exhibit Room: Weds-Sat
12-6. ReddingReptiles.com. 74 Lake Blvd. (530) 338-2446.
Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation; Anderson. A nonprofit organization that rehabilitates sick, orphaned & injured wildlife to release back into the wild. Vol- unteer opportunities in spring & summer. Tasks include feeding baby birds & helping rehabilitate older birds so they can be successfully returned to the wild. shastawildlife.org. 3752 Rupert Rd. (530) 365-9453 (365-WILD).
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a fun, non-profit 300-acre gathering place featuring the Sundial Bridge, a museum, forestry and wildlife center, arboretum, and botanical gardens. The Park features attractions and educational programs for all ages including animal shows, traveling exhibitions, towering playgrounds, indoor aquariums, an immersive Parrot Playhouse, and more. The Park also offers educational resources to the community including school field trips, Discovery Camps, teach- er/classroom support, and Turtle Bay TV, a free distance-learning show. Memberships are available. Learn more about current programs and offerings at turtlebay.org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530) 243-8850. Wild Horse Sanctuary; Shingletown. This 5,000-acre preserve is dedicated to pro- tecting & preserving America’s wild horses
as a living national treasure. Provides them sanctuary in an ecologically balanced environment. Visitors welcome for free wild horse viewing. Trail rides, horse adoptions & sponsorships available. Visit our website for current hours of operation. wildhorsesanctu- ary.org. 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530) 474-5770. Wintu Audubon Society; Redding. With a mission of conserving & restoring natural ecosystems, focuses on birds & other wildlife & their habitats. Offers education & interactive programs. Year-round activities include a monthly educational program for grades 4 & up. Visit our website for current hours of operation. wintuaudubon.org.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Audubon Society. The Mt. Shasta Area Audubon Society encourages a love of birds by providing field trips (typically Apr-Jul), “A Birder’s Guide to Driving Routes in Siskiyou County” & a checklist of birds found in the county. The chapter is involved in education & conservation efforts to protect & enhance the region. mtshastaaudubon.com. 2220 Pack Trail. (530) 926-2093.
Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. Offers family-friendly events & activities including family herb walks, hikes, rafting
fundraisers, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival & Earth Day celebration. “Mountain Patrons” & volunteers support community education, environmental monitoring, ecological resto- ration & visitor programs. mountshastaecology.org. (530) 926-5655. Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s oldest operating hatchery that raises trout to stock mountain streams, rivers & lakes. Offers tours & school field trips by appointment. Sis- son Museum on site. Hatchery is open daily 8am-sunset. Free. Visit our website for current hours of operation. wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/ Hatcheries/Mount-Shasta 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-2215.
Raven Tree Wild Bird & Nature Shop; Mt. Shasta. Carries a complete line of birding products including seed, feeders, optics and books. Plus a wide variety of bat houses, orchard mason bee supplies, nature related gifts and toys. Raven Tree is known for quality products, love and appreciation for nature and unique gifts. raventreeshop.com. Lo- cated in Rays Shopping Center, 138 Morgan Way. (530) 926-6695.
OTHER AREAS
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction, Or- egon. This interactive & educational 10-acre park is home to up to 45 cats representing 16 different species. Meet feline ambassadors. Helps raise awareness & support for rare & endangered cats. Guided tours. Trainer inter- actions bring out natural behaviors & athletic abilities in the cats. School groups, corporate events & private tours available. greatcats- worldpark.com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-2957.
Sequoia Park Zoo; Eureka. Families can ex- plore the natural world & cultivate a passion for wildlife at the Sequoia Park Zoo. The zoo features exotic birds that live in a free-flight environment, interactive displays & animal exhibits in a unique redwood setting. Learn more about wild animal populations & the protection of their habitats with a variety
of educational resources, special events & more! sequoiaparkzoo.net. Call for current hours of operation. Reservations recom- mended. 3414 W St. (707) 441-4263.
PLANETARIUMS, OBSERVATORIES & ASTRONOMY
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Community Observatory. Features telescopes, knowledgeable docents & outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights Fri, Sat & Sun, sunset to when park closes. Free. facebook.com/ChicoCom- munityObservatory Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at intersec- tion of Wildwood Ave. & Observatory Way. 1 Observatory Way. (530) 487-4071.
SHASTA COUNTY
Schreder Planetarium; Redding. 1,500-sq.- ft. planetarium with 10-meter projection dome offers a quality simulation of the night sky & features engaging programs that blend science, technology, engineering, math & imagination. The lab environment supports studies in grades pre-K-12. shastacoe.org. 1644 Magnolia Ave. Field trips: (530) 225- 0243. Showtimes: (530) 225-0295.
Star Parties; Whiskeytown National Rec- reation Area. Join members of the Shasta Astronomy Club seasonally to view the amaz- ing sights in the sky. Telescopes provided. Observing site at Oak Bottom Marina parking lot. Free. facebook.com/ShastaAstronomy- Club. (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 & more. turtlebay.org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530) 242-3108.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Star Gazers Club; Mt Shasta. Promotes interest in astronomy & its related sciences. Educational & fun. Free public star parties
& other events. Children (with parent or guardian), the public, amateur astronomers,
educators and professional astronomers. mtshastastargazers.com.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Build It; Redding. Camps & birthday parties offer experiences in VEX robotics, LEGO® robotics, computer programming, game design & development, animation & film- making, 3D modeling & more for ages 7-17. Build It is part of the nonprofit Build It Code It Foundation. builditredding.com. 145 Locust St. (530) 638-3399.
Makerspace; Red Bluff. Hands-on, minds-on learning is offered to Tehama County stu- dents, with activities that include electronics, digital media, coding, engineering, videog- raphy & more. All activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, supports Common Core problem solving & processing skills & built around the belief that learning can be meaningful & fun! Call to reserve time slots. search “makerspace” on tehamaschools. org. 1135 Lincoln St. (530) 528-7310. squig- ley@tehamaschools.org
ScienceWorks; Ashland, OR. Southern Ore- gon’s interactive science museum features over 80 interactive exhibits, hands-on science & arts exploration, weekly activities, field trips & educational programs for educators. Open year-round. Group tours & discounts available. scienceworksmuseum.org. 1500 E. Main St. (541) 482-6767.
SPELUNKING (CAVES)
SHASTA COUNTY
Lake Shasta Caverns; Lakehead. Fun & im- pressive spelunking experience! In this 2-hr adventure, travel by boat across Shasta Lake, take a scenic bus ride to the entrance, then enjoy a 1hr guided tour through the caverns. Learn more in the visitors’ center & gift
shop. lakeshastacaverns.com. 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. (800) 795-CAVE (2283).
Subway Cave; Old Station. A great first spelunking experience for kids; the surface is fairly level & the walk less than 1/2 mile. Bring a flashlight! fs.usda.gov/activity/lassen/recre- ation/otheractivities Located 1/4 mile north of the junction of Highway 44 & 89, across from Cave Campground. (530) 336-5521.
SISKIYOU & MODOC COUNTIES
Lava Beds National Monument; Tulelake. Visit the site of the largest concentration of lava tube caves in the contiguous Unit-
ed States Learn about the monument’s history during evening campfire programs & ranger-led explorations. Rangers help match children’s interests & capabilities with the varied types of caves. nps.gov/ labe (530) 667-8113.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve; Cave Junction. Offers ranger-led cave tours late Mar–Nov. Cave Creek Campgrounds offers 17 sites available
on 1st-come 1st-serve basis. nps.gov/ orca 19000 Caves Hwy. (541) 592-2100.
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