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EDUCATION
Antelope Elementary School District’s
Charter Middle School
Why Lava?
Grades 5-8 Flexible scheduling
Computer And Classroom Based Instruction
STEM Emphasis Foreign Language
Afternoon Programs:
Fine/Performing Arts Computers
Study Sessions
Hands on instruction in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Learn more at www.bit.ly/lavacharter (530) 727-9495
Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. Offers docent tours to schools and groups by appt. siskiyouartsmuseum.org. 5824 Dun- smuir Ave. (530) 235-4711.
Sisson Museum; Mt. Shasta. School and private groups can tour the museum to view exhibits and enjoy hands-on fun
with interactive displays. See a vintage
fire truck, model railroad and locomo-
tive engine control panel and play with old-fashioned toys. mtshastamuseum.com. Located at the Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery site, 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-5508. Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum. Enjoy logging and town memorabilia, including the town’s original jail cell! Off-season tours available by appt. Open daily Memorial Day-Sept., 10am-5pm. discoversiskiyou.com/activities/weed-his- toric-lumber-town-museum. 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 which allows students to 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. Day & overnight programs available. fortross.org. 19005 Coast Hwy 1. (707) 847-3437.
The National Heirloom Exposition Field Trip; Santa Rosa. Teachers/schools can apply for a transportation grant to help kids participate in the world’s largest her- itage food event, held annually in Sept. at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Event is geared for children and features educa- tional activities, exhibits, a Kids Pavilion, food tastings, contests and acclaimed speakers, all celebrating the pure food movement. Youth ages 17 & under admit- ted free. theheirloomexpo.com.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction. Ex- citing, interactive and educational 10-acre park that is 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. Watch trainers interact. Guided school and private group tours. greatcatsworld- park.com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-2957.
Medford Railroad Park. Four railroad clubs operate this 7-acre site featuring full-size train cars, caboose, hopper car, locomotive, HO scale model track & trains and operating outdoor garden railway. Free train rides to see bridges, waterfalls, tunnels and hills. Children love the Thomas the Train loop led by Thomas & Percy. Private train parties available. Open 2nd & 4th Sun, Apr-Oct, 11am-3pm. southernore- gonlivesteamers.com. 799 Berrydale Ave. (541) 944-9176.
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve; Cave Junction. Offers ranger-led cave tours late Mar-Nov. Tour reservations recommended. nps.gov/orca. 19000 Caves Hwy. (541) 592-2100.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum; Ash- land. Offers fun and intriguing hands-on experiences promoting the exploration of science and the arts in a multi-sensory envi- ronment. School field trips and educator re- sources support instruction of content and process standards. Field trip options include demonstrations and hands-on activities related to chemistry, physics and natural his- tory/biology in line with state educational standards. 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 3,4
& 5. Submit online form to inquire about scheduling a hike. middlemountainhikes.org. (530) 671-6116.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Gaumer’s Mineral & Mining Museum; Red Bluff. Educational and entertaining for visitors of all ages. Gold mining, fossils, Native American artifacts, rocks, crystals & fluorescent minerals. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. School tours available. gaumers.com. 78 Belle Mill Rd. (530) 527-6166.
Kelly Griggs Museum; Red Bluff. The classical 2-story Victorian home was built in the 1880s. Victorian garbed mannequins grace the authentic antique furnishings of the period. Also on display are Indian arti- facts and photographs of Tehama County’s past. Open Thurs. & Sun, 1-3pm. shastacas- cade.com/account/kelly-griggs-house-mu- seum. 311 Washington St. (530) 527-1129.
TRINITY COUNTY
Joss House Chinese Temple & Museum, Weaverville. This temple is the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in Cali- fornia. On display are art objects, pictures, mining tools and weapons used in the 1854 Tong War. This Taoist temple is still
a place of worship and a fascinating look into the role played by Chinese immigrants in early California history. parks.ca.gov. Highway 299 & Oregon St. (530) 623-5284 or (530) 225-2065.
FUNDRAISING IDEAS
Applebee’s Restaurant; Chico, Oroville
& Redding. Sat or Sun morning Flapjack Fundraiser allows school groups and organizations to earn money while helping serve breakfast. For more info ask for the General Manager. flapjackfunds.com
Chico. 2030 Business Ln. (530) 343-6888. Oroville. 2160 Feather River Blvd.
(530) 534-4500.
Redding. 1801 Hilltop Dr. (530) 221-1888.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Fundraisers. Offers in-store & online fundraising oppor- tunities for schools & nonprofit groups. barnesandnoble.com/h/bookfairs
Chico. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530) 894-1494.
Redding. 1260 Churn Creek Rd.
(530) 222-2006.
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