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EDUCATION NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025
provided. Free event. Viewings held at
Oak Bottom marina parking lot, weather permitting. facebook.com/ShastaAstron- omyClub. 13124 Kennedy Memorial Dr. (530)242-3450.
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/education. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. fieldtrips@turtlebay. org. (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 histori- cal timeline, artwork from Native Americans, traditional dug-out canoe, honor wall for Na- tive American veterans and unique activities for children. wintutribe.com. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1726.
Whiskeytown Environmental School Clear Creek Field Labs: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Field trip series
for grades K–8, 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. Fall 2024 Field labs run Sept. 23-
Oct 25. Spring 2025 labs run March-May. Program provided by the Shasta County Office of Education. Search WES K-8th Field Labs on shastacoe.org. wes@shastacoe.org. (530)225-0200.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Alpaca on the Rocks; Weed. Kids will fall in love with the friendly alpacas, mini horses and more on this five-acre ranch. Guests can visit the animals and help with their care
as well as run around the ranch and just be kids. Tables available. Call Nancy for avail- ability and pricing. The ranch store offers beautiful and unique jewelry, along with alpaca socks, handmade creatures and yarn. By appointment only. allthethingsalpaca. com. 5004 Solus Dr. (530)859-1994.
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 explo- rations and evening campfire programs that explore the monument’s Native American history available Memorial Day-Labor Day. Rangers help match children’s interests and capabilities to the numerous developed caves. nps.gov/labe/index.htm. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530)667-8113.
Liberty Arts Explorations Program; Yreka. 90-min educational arts program for grades K-12. Includes gallery tour, discussion and hands-on art project related to the current exhibition theme. libertyartsyreka.org. 108 W. Miner St. libertyartsgallery@gmail.com. (530)842-0222.
Maagic Mountain Farm; Mount Shasta. Come experience how some grandparents lived on a working homestead with milk
goats, ducks, chickens, honey bees, a garden and more. Year-round, hands-on, interactive animal field trips, homestead classes, group or individual tours and guest farm stays. In connection with the land, all the creatures work together to provide for everyone’s needs through sustainable interdependent living. maagicmtnfarm.com. maagicmtn- herd@gmail.com. (530)925-6752.
Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery; Mount Shasta. The West’s oldest operating hatchery raises trout to stock mountain streams, rivers & 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 updated informa- tion. Open daily. wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/ Hatcheries/Mount-Shasta. 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-2215.
Mount Shasta Sisson Museum; Mount 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 con- trol panel and play with old-fashioned toys. Learn about water in our area, read stories from community members and take part in water activities. mtshastamuseum.com. 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
Mt. Shasta Stargazers Club; Mount Shasta. Promotes interest in astronomy and its related sciences. Free public star parties and other events. Meetings first Tuesday of each month. Mtshastastargazers.com. jfh@ languagerequest.com.
River Dancers River & Kayak Adventures; Mount Shasta. Family and school rafting trips, day outings and overnight multi-day camps. Trained guides help guests discover new ways to enjoy the environment while learning skills on the river. Includes swim- ming, water play, learning about wildlife and good food. riverdancers.com. 308 S. Mount Shasta Blvd. (530)918-8610.
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. Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum. Logging and town memorabilia, includ-
ing the town’s original jail cell. Off-season tours available by appt. Open Thur-Mon, Memorial Day-Sept.,10am-5pm. weed- lumbertownmuseum.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 learning so students can experience the joys of history as active participants. Stu- dents 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 informa- tion on the Marine Ecology program and other day & overnight programs avail- able. fortross.org. 19005 Coast Hwy. info@ fortross.org. (707)847-3437.
The National Heirloom Exposition Field Trip; Ventura. During the Expo, the fair- ground’s 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 10- 12, 2024 9am-9pm. Ages 17 & under free. theheirloomexpo.com. 10 E Harbor Blvd.
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 trainers interact with the animals. Guided school and private group tours. greatcats- worldpark.com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541)592-2957.
Oregon Caves National Monument
& Preserve; Cave Junction. Ranger-led cave tours late Mar-Nov. Tour reservations recommended. nps.gov/orca/index.htm. 19000 Caves Hwy. (541)592-2100 ext. 2261.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum; Ashland. Hands-on experiences promot- ing the exploration of science and the arts in a multi-sensory environment. School field trips and educator resources support instruction of content and process stan- dards. Field trip options include demon- strations and hands-on activities related to chemistry, physics and natural history/ biology in line with state educational stan- dards. scienceworksmuseum.org. 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-6767.
SUTTER COUNTY
Sutter Buttes Education Program; Yuba City. School hikes create access to this unique, privately owned mini mountain range from Oct-May. Tailored to grades 3-5. Submit online form to inquire about scheduling a hike. middlemountainhikes. org. info@middlemountainhikes.org. (530)370-4777.
Sutter County Museum; Yuba. Museum tells the story of the Yuba-Sutter com- munity, from the Native Americans who lived here pre-contact to the present through a combination of permanent and temporary exhibits and public programs. Free admission. Call to ensure museum
is open. suttercountymuseum.org. 1333 Butte House Rd. (530)822-7141.
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