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NATURE & SCIENCE NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2023
the year. The Mount Shasta Area Audubon encourages birders by providing field trips, a colorful map of 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 conservation efforts to protect and enhance this beautiful region. mtshastaaudubon.com. (530)926-2093. Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. Family-friendly events & activities including herb walks, hikes, rafting fund- raisers, and 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 old- est 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 hours. wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shas- ta. 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, 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 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 educational resources, special events & more. sequoiaparkzoo.net. Call for hours. Reserva- tions recommended. 3414 W St. (707)441-4263.
PLANETARIUMS, OBSERVATORIES & ASTRONOMY
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Community Observatory. Tele- scopes, knowledgeable docents & outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights Fri-Sun, sunset to when park closes. 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. (530)487-4071.
SHASTA COUNTY
Schreder Planetarium; Redding. 1,500-sq.-ft. planetarium with 10-meter projection dome offers a quality simula- tion of the night sky & features engaging programs that blend science, technology, engineering, math & imagination. The lab environment supports studies in grades pre-K-12. See Programs at shastacoe.org. 1644 Magnolia Ave. Field trips must be booked through the website: (530)225- 0243. Showtimes: (530)225-0295.
Star Parties; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Join members of the Shasta Astronomy Club seasonally to view the amazing sights in the sky. Telescopes provided. Observing site at Oak Bottom Marina parking lot. Free. facebook.com/ ShastaAstronomyClub. (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, horticulture & 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 astrono- mers, educators and professional astrono- mers. mtshastastargazers.com.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
SHASTA COUNTY
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.TEHA
Makerspace; Red Bluff. Hands-on, minds-on learning for Tehama County students, with activities that include electronics, digital media, coding, engineering, videography
& more. All activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, support Com- mon 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. squigley@tehamaschools. org. (530)528-7310.
SOUTHERN OREGON
ScienceWorks; Ashland, OR. Southern Ore- gon’s interactive science museum features over 80 interactive exhibits, hands-on science & arts exploration, weekly activi- ties, field trips & educational programs for educators. Open year-round. Group tours & discounts. scienceworksmuseum.org. 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-6767.
SPELUNKING (CAVES)
SHASTA COUNTY
Lake Shasta Caverns; Lakehead. 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 Cav- erns Rd. (800)795-2283.
Subway Cave; Old Station. A great first spelunking experience for kids; the surface is mostly level & the walk is less than 1/2 mile. Bring a flashlight. fs.usda.gov/activity/lassen/ recreation/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 United States. Learn about the monument’s history during evening campfire programs & rang- er-led explorations. Rangers help match chil- dren’s interests & capabilities with the varied types of caves. nps.gov/labe. (530)667-8113.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Oregon Caves National Monument
& Preserve; Cave Junction. Ranger-led cave tours late Mar-Nov. Cave Creek Campgrounds offers 17 sites available on 1st-come, 1st-served basis. nps.gov/orca. 19000 Caves Hwy. (541)592-2100.
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