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EDUCATION NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2023
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum; Nevada City. Dedicated to the preservation of local transportation history and artifacts from the narrow gauge rail- road era. Docent-led historical tours of the museum, rail yard and restoration shop. See wooden rail cars and more, including an 1875 Baldwin locomotive that hauled lumber, passengers and freight, then was
a movie engine at Universal Studios in Hollywood. School & group tours available. Free. ncngrrmuseum.org. 5 Kidder Ct. (530)470-0902.
PLACER COUNTY
Maidu Museum & Historic Site; Roseville. Field trips for schools, youth groups and homeschool groups. Includes a guided tour of the museum’s Native American cultural exhibits, activities and a trail tour of the historic site. Programs meet Cali- fornia history and social science content standards for grades pre-K-6. A shorter program is offered for grades pre-K-2 and special needs groups. roseville.ca.us/ indianmuseum. 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916)774-5934.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
California State Capitol Museum & Building Tour; Sacramento. Expose kids to where laws are born, and history is made. Free guided school tours by reservation. Virtual tours also available. capitolmuse- um.ca.gov. 1315 10th St. (916)324-0333. California State Railroad Museum; Sacramento. Drill a hole in granite, drive
a railroad spike, discover the gold rush through interactive melodrama, or ride in a vintage railway car with your classmates. Homeschool programs too. californiarail- road.museum. 111 I St. (916) 323-9280. 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 Sac- ramento. Educational programs for field trips, all adhering to California Curriculum Standards. Programs include living history, Victorian-era mysteries, California Native American exhibits, Gold Rush experiences, underground tours and more. sachistory- museum.org. 101 I St. (916)808-7059.
SHASTA COUNTY
Judge Richard Behrens Eaton House; Redding. The museum brings history to life with exhibitions about the region’s colorful past from the 1800s to the present. Discov- er life as It was in the Victorian and Gold Rush Era. eatonhousemuseum.org. 1520 West Street. (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. Students will view the microorganisms used in a natural biological process that treats the water. cityofanderson.com/238/ Water-Pollution-Control. 3701 Rupert Rd. (530)378-6665 or (530)378-6664. Coleman National Fish Hatchery; Ander- son. 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-guided tours. fws.gov/coleman. 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd. (530)365-8622.
Court House Museum; Old 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 Gold Rush era activity. See historic roadways, cottages and cemeter- ies. Field trip guides for teachers online. Search Courthouse Museum on parks. ca.gov. 15312 Highway 299 W. (6 miles west of Redding). (530)243-8194.
Lake Shasta Caverns; Lakehead. Take a boat ride across Shasta Lake, then a scenic bus ride to the cavern entrance. Enjoy a one-hour guided tour through the caverns. Other tour options. School groups can experience the Underground Classroom. lakeshastacaverns.com. 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. (530)238-2341.
Redding Reptiles; Redding. Check out reptiles from around the world on display in the Reptile Exhibit Room, a sanctuary/ home to 50+ reptiles that have been surrendered. Pets, supplies and feeders available. Store: Tu-Sat 11am-6pm. Exhibit Room: Wed-Sat 12-5:30pm. reddingrep- tiles.com. 74 Lake Blvd. (530)338-2446. Schreder Planetarium; Redding. Edu- cational programs for school and youth groups in a 1,700-square-foot planetari- um 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 Generation Science Standards. See Programs at shastacoe.org. Book field trips through the website. 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. It provides beautiful views of the lake and Mt. Shasta. At 602-ft. high, it is the eighth tallest dam in the United States. Free, guid- ed tours year-round, each taking 2-3 hrs. shastalake.com/shastadam/. 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)247-8555.
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.
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. facebook.com/Shasta- AstronomyClub. (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 histor- ical timeline, artwork from Native Ameri- cans, traditional dug-out canoe, honor wall for Native American veterans and unique activities for children. wintutribe.com. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1726. Whiskeytown Environmental School Clear Creek Field Labs. A field trip series for grades K–6, 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. wescommunity.org. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530)225-0200.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Lava Beds National Monument; Tulelake. Site of the largest concentration of lava tube caves in North America. Open year-round for self-guided exploration. Ranger-led ex- plorations and evening campfire programs that explore the monument’s Native Amer- ican history available Memorial Day-Labor Day. Rangers help match children’s interests and capabilities to the numerous devel- oped caves. nps.gov/labe. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530)667-8113.
Liberty Arts Explorations Program; Yreka. 90-min educational arts program for grades K-12 Mon-Tu. Includes gallery tour, discus- sion 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 grandparents 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. maagic- mtnfarm.com. maagicmtnherd@gmail.com. (530)925-6752.
Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s oldest operating hatchery raises trout to stock mountain streams, rivers and lakes. Feed
the fish and learn how they are raised. At this time only self guided tours outside the building are available. Please call for updat- ed information. Open daily. wildlife.ca.gov/ Fishing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shasta. 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-2215.
Mt. Shasta Star Gazers Club. Promotes inter- est in astronomy and its related sciences. Free public star parties and other events. Meetings first Wednesday of each month. mtshastastar- gazers.com. albatross333@hotmail.com.
River Dancers River & Kayak Adventures; Mt. Shasta. Family and school rafting trips, day outings & overnight multi-day camps. Trained guides help guests discover new ways to enjoy the environment while learn- ing skills on the river. Includes swimming, water play, learning about wildlife and good food. riverdancers.com. 308 S. Mount Shasta Blvd. (530)227-5202.
Shasta Gravity Youth Mountain Bike Ad- venture; Mt. Shasta. Kids will get a brief bike check and then take a group mountain bike lesson based on their abilities. They will be shuttled as a group up to the trails and have a fun downhill ride back to the park. Experi- enced professional guides will lead the ride on our kid-focused trails and will end with some fun bike games. Shasta Gravity has kids’ bikes available for rent if needed. 1612 South Mt. Shasta Blvd., or Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)340-2908.
Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. A non- profit, volunteer run gift shop and gallery featuring artwork from local and regional artists and providing space for classes, work- shops and events. Docent tours to schools and groups by appt. siskiyouartsmuseum. org. 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4711. Sisson Museum; Mt. Shasta. School and private groups can tour the museum to view exhibits and enjoy hands-on displays. See a vintage fire truck, model railroad and locomotive engine control panel and play with old-fashioned toys. mtshastamuseum. com. Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery, 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum. Logging and town memorabilia, including the town’s original jail cell. Off-season tours available by appt. Open daily Memorial Day- Sept.,10am-5pm. weedlumbertownmuse- um.org. 303 Gilman Ave. (530)938-0550.
SONOMA COUNTY
Fort Ross Conservancy; Jenner. The Environmental Living Program (ELP) at Fort Ross Conservancy provides hands-on learn- ing so students can 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. Please visit the website for more information on the Marine Ecology program and other day & overnight programs available. fortross.org. 19005 Coast Hwy 1. (707)847-3437.
The National Heirloom Exposition
Field Trip; Ventura. During the Expo, the fairgrounds’ streets and pavilions are filled with pure foods enthusiasts, talented home gardeners, farmers, garden artists, school groups, and leading thinkers and doers in the pure food movement. This year’s event will be held September 12,
13, and 14, 2023. Ages 17 & under free. theheirloomexpo.com.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction. Interactive and educational 10-acre park 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 and watch
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