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Birthday Party Destinations
NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021 EDUCATION
Duivenvoorden Farms; Cottonwood. Interactive field trips on a working raw milk dairy farm. Tours available Oct–March. Hands-on experience including viewing milking, feeding cows, butter-making and more. Samples of raw milk included. Email to book your spot: duivenvoordenfarms@ gmail.com. rawmilkdairy.com. 19450 Drap- er Rd. (530) 567-8178.
Lake Shasta Caverns; Lakehead. Have
fun spelunking! Take a boat ride across Shasta Lake, then a scenic bus ride to the cavern entrance. Enjoy a one-hr guided tour through the caverns (two hrs total). Other tour options. School groups can experience the Underground Classroom. lakeshastacaverns.com. 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. (800) 795-2283.
Moore’s Flour Mill; Redding. While at
the shop you can see the old-fashioned 19th-century millstones used at this won- derful local mill and store. Freshly milled flour, oatmeal and other hot cereals, many different kinds of sugar, spices, teas, pasta, honey and other products that are mostly local and organic available for purchase. mooresflourmill.com. 1605 Shasta St.
(530) 241-9245.
Schreder Planetarium; Redding. Offers educational programs for school and youth groups in a 1,700-square-foot planetarium 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 Gen- eration Science Standards. See Programs
at shastacoe.org. 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) and provides beautiful views of the lake and Mt. Shasta. At 602-ft. high, it is the eighth tallest dam in the United States. There are free, guided tours year-round, each taking 2-3 hrs. usbr.gov/mp/ncao. 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530) 247-8555 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. (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/education. 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.org. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530) 215-1840. Whiskeytown Environmental School Clear Creek Field Labs. A field trip series for grades K–4, 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. shastacoe.org. Located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530) 225-0111.
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Lava Beds National Monument; Tule- lake. Site of the largest concentration of lava tube caves in North America. Open year-round for self-guided exploration. Memorial Day-Labor Day offers ranger-led explorations and evening campfire pro- grams that explore the monument’s Native American history. Rangers help match children’s interests and capabilities to the numerous developed caves. nps.gov. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530) 667-8113.
Liberty Arts Explorations Program; Yreka. 90-min educational arts program for grades K-12 available on Mon & Tue. Includes gallery tour, discussion 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 grandpar- ents 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. maagicmtnfarm. com. maagicmtnherd@gmail.com.
(530) 925-6752.
Mountain Crest Gardens; Fort Jones. Mountain Crest GardensTM is a family owned and operated succulent nursery established in 1995, located in the scenic Scott Valley of Northern California near Mt. Shasta. mountaincrestgardens.com. 402 Bridge Street. 877-656-4035.
Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s old- est operating hatchery raises trout to stock mountain streams, rivers and lakes. Feed the fish and learn how they are raised. Tours by appt. Free. Open daily. wildlife. ca.gov/Fishing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shasta. 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-2215.
Mt. Shasta Star Gazers Club. Promotes in- terest in astronomy and its related sciences. Educational and fun. Free public star parties and other events. Meetings are first Wed of each month. All are welcome. mtshastastar- gazers.com. albatross333@hotmail.com. River Dancers River & Kayak Adven- tures; Mt. Shasta. Adventures include family and school rafting trips. A great way to spend quality time together! Day out- ings & overnight multi-day camps. Trained guides help guests discover new ways to enjoy the environment while learning skills on the river. Includes swimming, wa- ter-play, learning about wildlife and good food. riverdancers.com. 705 Kenneth Way. (530) 227-5202.
Shasta Mountain Guides; Mt. Shasta. For families with older kids or teens who are ready for the challenges of rock climbing or mountain climbing, check for custom- izable trips. Professional guides make the experience memorable. shastaguides.com. (530) 926-3117.
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How to Set Up the Ideal Distance Learning or Homeschool Space
BY KATE HILLER
For inspiration on how to set up the ideal distance learning or homeschool space, follow Rose Duran on Instagram @inspired.home.school. life. Rose, who also is Calendar editor for North State Parent magazine, has a few easy, creative tips for creating a lovely, life-giving space—even on a budget and in a small home. “I get the most inspiration for setting up our homeschool space from my children,” she says.
“I add my own personal touches when it comes to curating a space. I’m no interior designer,” Rose explains, “but when I walk into our home, I immediately feel a sense of warmth. And that is just the homeschool space vibe I want my sons to feel as they go through their childhood days of learning.”She includes the children’s artwork, their schoolwork and their interests.
Walls are an integral part of the environment
Rose’s family lives in a small apartment, so by necessity, all schooling happens in the living room. The walls are an integral part of the whole environment. She has decorated the vertical space with handmade alphabet letters her youngest son made in first grade and shelves her husband built to hold her oldest son’s favorite books. She added nature posters depicting themes and scenes of subjects the boys like to study when they are outdoors.
“Our walls tell a story and give me memories that bring a smile to my face, a warmth in my heart, and a fire in my soul to continue doing what I can to spend my days learning with my children,” says Rose. “We use what we have and the simplicity of using what we have to make and create wall art to decorate our living homeschool space works wonders for our family.”
Furniture helps create a life-giving space
When it comes to furniture, Rose says, “It isn’t about having all the things or the right school desks. At least that isn’t the case for us. For us, we focus on the freedom of making our homeschool space the most life-giving space of all. The space where we will one day look back and say ‘remember when we learned about...’”
To bring some of Rose’s beauty into your distance learning school or homeschool, message her through @inspired.home.school.life to learn about Your Art Club, a small service she offers for children in grades K-6 via Zoom and on Etsy.