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Shasta Head Start, Inc; Redding. Serving Shasta, Siskiyou & Trinity Counties. A pri- vate, nonprofit corporation providing high quality childcare and social services to low income children and their families. Also services for children with suspected or identified special needs and their families. shastaheadstart.org. 375 Lake Blvd., Ste. 100. (530)241-1036.
Shasta Land Trust. Learn about our local ecosystems, wildlife, and the natural wonders of our biodiverse region. Events include family-friendly hikes, bike rides, movie screenings & more! All events support local land conservation efforts in protecting wildlife habitat, recreational lands, and working agricultural farms and ranches. Visit Shastalandtrust.org to sign- up. (530)241-7886
Quarantined Kids Radio; Redding. Quar- antined Kids Radio – The Children’s Hour. A learning show for children and teens. Coverage in Redding through Red Bluff. kfoiradio.org
SISKIYOU COUNTY
College of The Siskiyous Discovery Child Development Center; Weed. A collabo- ration between the COS Early Childhood Education Program & Shasta Head Start. The center serves families of COS and surrounding community. Fully subsidized for qualifying families. Program involves age-appropriate curriculum as well as a healthy breakfast & lunch prepared on site. Ages 3-K. siskiyous.edu/discoverycenter. 800 College Ave. (530)938-5352.
Shasta Head Start; Mt. Shasta. shasta- headstart.org. 710 Everitt Memorial Hwy. (530)918-2550.
Shasta Head Start; Yreka. shastaheadstart. org. 921 S. Oregon St. (530)842-5787. Siskiyou Early Head Start; Yreka. Year- round comprehensive child development services for low-income families living in Siskiyou County. Parent involvement is a key part of the program. Choose the Early Head Start option from the programs and services drop down menu. siskiyoucoe.net. 1 Child’s Way. (530)842-8493.
Childcare Referral & Education; Red
Bluff. A resource for parents, care providers and the community for information and education services. Search CCRE-Red Bluff in search bar at shastacoe.org. 409 Walnut St. (530)529-3131.
NCCDI Tehama County Head Start; Red Bluff. Head Start & Early Head Start services for families in Tehama County. Individual- ized enrichment opportunities for infants, toddlers & preschoolers in a nurturing environment. M-F 8am-2pm. nccdi.com. 220 Sycamore St., Ste. 200. (530)529-1500 or (877)224-7772.
FIELD TRIPS & TOURS
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. bidwellmansionassociation.com. 525 Esplanade. (530)895-6144.
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum; Oroville. The largest known documented collection of hand tools in the United States, with more than 13,000 items on display. Tours available. Search Bolt’s Antique Tool Muse- um at cityoforoville.org. 1650 Broderick St. (530)538-2528 or (530)538-2497.
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. Tele- scopes, knowledgeable docents and outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights, Fri-Sun, sunset to park closing. Free. facebook.com/ChicoCommunityOb- servatory. Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at intersection
of Wildwood Ave. & Observatory Way. 1 Observatory Way. chicoobservatory@gmail. com. (530)487-4071.
Chico Creek Nature Center. Quality educational programs to elementary school students and the public. Uses the natural systems of 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. chicohistorymuseum.org. 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336.
Chico Performances School Field Trip Series. Student groups see a variety of quality music & theater at reduced rates. Special shows geared toward children during school hours, with an education-
al and entertainment focus. Sept-May. chicoperformances.com. CSU, Chico Laxson Auditorium. (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 at Big Chico Creek and Butte Creek. csuchico.edu/bccer/education/out- door-ed.shtml. For reservations: Jon Aull: aulljon@csuchico.edu. For public hikes visit on Instagram @csuc_reserves. 3521 14 Mile House Rd. (530)898-5010 or (530)342-1371. 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 seasonally. csuchico.edu/gateway. 625 Esplanade. (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 migra-
tory 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 Ruth- erford Rd. (530)846-7500 or (530)846-7505.
Kinetics Academy of Dance & Gymnastic;
Chico. Bring your group to us or we can come to you. Besides providing a basic dance or gymnastic lesson we talk about the benefits of these disciplines and provide students with take-home knowledge they can apply. We can tailor our expertise to fit your desired needs. 18 months & up. kinet- icsacademyofdance.com. 627 Broadway St., Ste. 100. (530)345-2505.
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 Cali- fornia history. 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 or (530)538-2401.
National Yo-Yo Museum; Chico. The world’s largest public display of yo-yos & yo-yo memorabilia. Free weekly yo-yo club prac- tices & lessons. Check website for current hours. nationalyoyo.org. 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545.
Nor Cal Reptiles Adventures; Chico. Turtles/tortoises, snakes/lizards, feeder rodents, insects and pet accessories for sale. Programs for birthday parties and school events at an onsite venue where kids and adults can have a personal encounter with a variety of reptiles. Search “Nor Cal Reptile Adventures & Rescue NCRA” on Facebook. 43 Dacy Ave. (530)228-5011.
Oregon City School; Table Mountain. The oldest standing one-room school in Butte County. Photos of past students. See the cov- ered bridge and tour the nearby Cherokee Museum (by appt). During wildflower season stop and picnic under the trees. buttecoun- tyhistoricalsociety.org for opening hours. 2100 Oregon Gulch Rd. (530)533-9418.
Gold Nugget/ Depot Museum; Paradise. The museum currently features rotating mini-exhibits in the lobby while they work towards opening their exhibition hall. Admission is free, though donations are graciously accepted. The Depot Museum
is currently closed for repairs, but you can walk the grounds. Please call or updated information. Free. gnmuseum.art. 475 Pear- son Rd. (530)762-2613.
Paradise Gem & Mineral Club. Adven- tures that inspire appreciation for rocks & minerals, earth sciences, lapidary tech- niques & general rockhounding. Monthly activity nights and field trips that include rock hunting and trips to gem & rock shows. facebook.com/paradisegemandmineral- club. (530)343-0894.
Patrick Ranch Museum; Durham. Dedi- cated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of the area's rich agricultural heritage. Tour the beautiful 1877 Glenwood Farmhouse museum and visit our Gift shop and visitor center exhibits. Annual events include the California Nut Festival in May, Country Fair and Tractor Show in June and Autumnfest in October. School and group tours available. patrickranchmuseum.org 10381 Midway, halfway between Chico and Durham. (530) 342-4359
and wetland wildlife preserve. Hands-on learning activities and egg salvage facility. The farm is a private facility so please con- tact the office for information regarding tours. ranchoesquon.org. 1609 Adams Ranch Rd. (530)891-8455.
Square Deal Mattress Factory; Chico. Facility tours for individuals, families, youth groups & school classes. Tours include a mix of manufacturing knowledge along with the rich history of California’s beautiful North State. Call for hours. squaredealmattress. com. 1354 Humboldt Ave. (530)342-2510. Wild Things; Weimar. Wild Things brings rescued exotic and native wildlife to
your school, library, or private event, and utilizes the animals’ personal stories to teach natural history, unique adaptations and a conservation message. In-person or live or recorded virtual programs. wildth- ingsoutreach.org. programs@wildthing- soutreach.org. (530)878-2618.
The Worm Farm; Durham. Family farm with 5,000 linear feet of windrows of redworms. Hands-on group tours year-round by appt. Wear gardening clothes when visiting. Pro- vides gardeners with a means of producing healthy plants while positively affecting
the environment. Call for appointment. thewormfarm.net. 9033 Esquon Rd., 7 miles south of Chico. (530)894-1276.
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthro- pology; CSU, Chico. Committed to the collection, protection and interpretation of ethnographic material and to inspiring and encouraging self-reflection and dialogue
in broadening the understanding of the human experience on the Chico campus & beyond. Museum admission free; call to ar- range a tour or classroom field trip. csuchico. edu/anthmuseum/. Meriam Library complex, Room 180, 400 W. 1st St. (530)898-5397.
MARIN COUNTY
Guide Dogs for The Blind; San Rafael. School groups grades 2 & up can tour the facilities to learn how guide dogs assist blind people. All tours are at 10am and require advance reservation. Tours can also attend canine graduations. guidedogs. com/. (800)295-4050 or (415)499-4000. Marine Mammal Center; Sausalito. With tours for every age, the Marine Mammal Center exposes kids to the importance of healthy oceans for humans and marine mammals. The center rescues and reha- bilitates sea mammals. Check website for opening dates. marinemammalcenter.org. 2000 Bunker Rd. (415)289-7330 Mon-Fri or (415)289-7376 on weekends.
NEVADA COUNTY
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park; Ne- vada City. Hydraulic mining washed away mountains in pursuit of gold. Visit Califor- nia’s largest hydraulic mine & learn about the gold mining era through the Environ- mental Living Program. Day and overnight programs. Visitors center offers exhibits and info. sierragoldparksfoundation.org/ page/malakoff-diggins-state-historic-park. 23579 N Bloomfield Rd. (530)265-2740.
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Rancho Esquon; Durham. A working farm
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