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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2022 SCIENCE & NATURE
California Native Plant Society, Shasta Chapter; Redding. Field trips, workshops, monthly events with presenters, annual plant sales, shows & information. Serves Shasta, Lassen, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Edu- cates the public about native plants in their natural environment & for use in the garden. shastacnps.org. For information shastacnps@ gmail.com.
City of Anderson Water Pollution Control Plant. Students of all ages can learn what happens to sewage water in a field trip that shows the steps of sewage wastewater treatment before it is released into the Sacra- mento River. Students will view the microor- ganisms used in a natural biological process that treats the water. ci.anderson.ca.us. 3800 Rupert Rd. (located in Anderson River Park). (530) 378-6665 or (530) 378-6664.
Coleman Fish Hatchery; Anderson. Largest Chinook salmon & steelhead hatchery in the lower 48 states. Open daily for informative self-guided tours 7:30am-dusk. Check website for current hours. fws.gov/coleman 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd. (530) 365-8622. Redding Reptiles Exhibit Room; Redding. More than 50 reptiles from around the world on display in the exhibit room. Volunteers
on hand to provide information about the animals. ExhibitRoom:Weds-Sat12-6. 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. Volunteer op- portunities in spring & summer. Tasks include
feeding baby birds & helping rehabilitate old- er 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, 300-acre, non-profit, gathering place, featuring the Sundial Bridge, museum, forestry and wildlife center, arboretum, and botanical gardens. Attractions and educational programs for
all ages including animal shows, traveling exhibitions, towering playgrounds, indoor aquariums, an immersive Parrot Playhouse, and more. Turtle Bay also offers educational resources to the community including school field trips, Discovery Camps, teacher/class- room support, and Turtle Bay TV, a free dis- tance-learning show on YouTube. Member- ships 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. Check website for current hours. wildhorsesanctuary.org. 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530) 474-5770.
Wintu Audubon Society; A chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Redding and the Shasta County area. The mission of the Wintu Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biologi- cal diversity. We promote enjoyment of the
natural environment through education and interactive programs. wintuaudubon.org. (530) 276-8854.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mount Shasta Audubon Society. The Mount Shasta area offers outstanding opportunities to view more than 300 species of birds. The varied landscape, with its numerous creeks, rivers, lakes, wet- lands, and wildlife refuges, attracts birds throughout the year. The Mount Shasta Area Audubon encourages birders by pro- viding field trips; a colorful map titled “A Birder’s Guide to Driving Routes in Siskiyou County”; a checklist of birds in the county; and occasional programs. The chapter is also involved in education and conserva- tion efforts to protect and enhance this beautiful region. mtshastaaudubon.com. (530) 926-2093.
Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. Family-friendly events & activi-
ties including herb walks, hikes, rafting fundraisers, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival & Earth Day celebration. Mountain Patrons & volunteers support community educa- tion, environmental monitoring, ecological restoration & visitor programs. mountshas- taecology.org. (530) 926-5655.
Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s oldest operating hatchery that raises trout to stock mountain streams, rivers & lakes. Tours & school field trips by appointment. Sisson Museum on site. Open daily. Free. Check website for current hours. wildlife.
ca.gov/fishing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shasta 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-2215.
Raven Tree Wild Bird & Nature Shop;
Mt. Shasta. The North State’s only nature shop. Kids’ educational toys, books, board games, kites, puzzles, fun unique toys, birthday gifts galore. raventreeshop.com. 138 Morgan Way. (530) 926-6695.
OTHER AREAS
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction, Oregon. This interactive & educational 10-acre park is home to up to 45 cats rep- resenting 16 different species. Meet feline ambassadors. Helps raise awareness & sup- port for rare & endangered cats. Guided tours. Trainer interactions bring out natural behaviors & athletic abilities in the cats. School groups, corporate events & private tours available. greatcatsworldpark.com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-2957. Sequoia Park Zoo; Eureka. Families can explore 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 educa- tional resources, special events & more. sequoiaparkzoo.net. Call for current hours of operation. Reservations recommended. 3414 W St. (707) 441-4263.
Somewhere on the mountain & under the rainbow is Maagic Mountain Farm
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A WONDERFUL FAMILY BONDING TIME
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Come Play at Maagic Mountain Farm This Season
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