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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021 SCIENCE & NATURE
GLENN COUNTY
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge; Willows. Headquartered in Willows, the complex consists of five national wildlife refuges & three wildlife management areas, comprising more than 35,000 acres of wetlands & uplands in the Sacramento Valley. Auto tours, hiking trails, visitor center, bookstore & educational programs. School & group tours available. fws.gov/refuge/Sacramento.
(530) 934-2801.
SHASTA COUNTY
California Native Plant Society, Shasta Chapter; Redding. Offers field trips, work- shops, monthly events with presenters, an- nual plant sales, shows & information. Serves Shasta, Lassen, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Educates the public about native plants in their natural environment & for use in the garden. shastacnps.org. (530) 347-0849.
City of Anderson Water Pollution Control Plant. Students of all ages can learn what happens to sewage water in a field trip that shows 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. ci.anderson.ca.us. 3800 Rupert Rd. (located in Anderson River Park). (530) 378-6665 or (530) 378-6664.
Coleman Fish Hatchery; Anderson. Ex- plore the largest Chinook salmon & steel- head hatchery in the lower 48 states. Open daily for informative self-guided tours 7:30am until dusk. Nature trail, annual Re- turn of the Salmon Festival (3rd Sat in Oct), school & youth group tours (Oct & Nov). Visit our website for current hours of oper- ation. fws.gov/coleman. 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd. (530) 365-8622.
Redding Reptiles Exhibit Room; Redding. All ages can check out over 50 reptiles from around the world on display in our new, larger exhibit room. (Feeding & petting on hold due to COVID) Volunteers on hand to provide information about the animals. Exhibit Room: Weds-Sat 12-6. ReddingReptiles.com. 74 Lake Blvd. (530) 338-2445.
Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation; Anderson. A nonprofit organization that rehabilitates sick, orphaned & injured wildlife to release back into the wild. Vol- unteer opportunities in spring & summer. Tasks include feeding baby birds & helping rehabilitate older birds so they can be successfully returned to the wild. shastawildliferescue.com. 3752 Rupert Rd. (530) 365-9453 (365-WILD).
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a fun, non-profit 300-acre gathering place featuring the Sundial Bridge, a museum, forestry and wildlife center, arboretum, and botanical gardens. The Park features attractions and educational programs for all ages including animal shows, traveling exhibitions, towering playgrounds, indoor aquariums, an immersive Parrot Playhouse, and more. The Park also offers educational resources to the community including school field trips, Discovery Camps, teach- er/classroom support, and Turtle Bay TV, a
free distance-learning show. Memberships are available. Learn more about current programs and offerings at turtlebay.org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530) 243-8850. Wild Horse Sanctuary; Shingletown. This 5,000-acre preserve is dedicated to pro- tecting & preserving America’s wild horses as a living national treasure. Provides them sanctuary in an ecologically balanced en- vironment. Visitors welcome for free wild horse viewing. Trail rides, horse adoptions & sponsorships available. Visit our website for current hours of operation. wildhorsesanctuary.org. 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530) 474-5770.
Wintu Audubon Society; Redding. With a mission of conserving & restoring natural ecosystems, focuses on birds & other wildlife & their habitats. Offers education & interactive programs. Year-round activities include a monthly educational program for grades 4 & up. Visit our website for current hours of operation. wintuaudubon.org.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Audubon Society. The Mt. Shasta Area Audubon Society encourages a love of birds by providing field trips (typ- ically Apr-Jul), “A Birder’s Guide to Driving Routes in Siskiyou County” & a checklist
of birds found in the county. The chapter
is involved in education & conservation efforts to protect & enhance the region. mtshastaaudubon.com. 2220 Pack Trail. (530) 926-2093.
Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. Offers family-friendly events & ac- tivities including family herb walks, hikes, rafting fundraisers, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival & Earth Day celebration. “Mountain Patrons” & volunteers support community education, environmental monitoring, ecological restoration & visitor programs. mountshastaecology.org. (530) 926-5655. Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s oldest operating hatchery that raises trout to stock mountain streams, rivers & lakes. Offers tours & school field trips by appoint- ment. Sisson Museum on site. Hatchery is open daily 8am-sunset. Free. Visit our web- site for current hours of operation. wildlife. ca.gov/fishing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shasta. 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-2215.
Raven Tree Wild Bird & Nature Shop; Mt. Shasta. Carries a complete line of birding products including seed, feeders, optics and books. Plus a wide variety of bat houses, orchard mason bee supplies, nature related gifts and toys. Raven Tree is known for quality products, love and appreciation for nature and unique gifts. raventreeshop.com. Lo- cated in Rays Shopping Center, 138 Morgan Way. (530) 926-6695.
OTHER AREAS
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction, Oregon. This interactive & educational 10-acre park is home to up to 45 cats rep- resenting 16 different species. Meet feline ambassadors. Helps raise awareness & sup- port 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 educa- tional resources, special events & more! sequoiaparkzoo.net. Call for current hours of operation. Reservations recommended. 3414 W St. (707) 441-4263.
PLANETARIUMS, OBSERVATORIES & ASTRONOMY
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Community Observatory. Fea- tures telescopes, knowledgeable docents & outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights Fri, Sat & Sun, sunset to when park closes. Free. facebook.com/ ChicoCommunityObservatory. 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. shastacoe.org. 1644 Magnolia Ave. Field trips: (530) 225-0243. Show- times: (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. shastaastronomy- club.org. (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 & 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
Build It; Redding. Camps & birthday parties offer experiences in VEX robotics, LEGO® robotics, computer programming, game design & development, animation & filmmaking, 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.
Girls Who Code; Chico. Offers free com- puter science education to girls grades 6-12. Girls meet weekly & learn to make apps, games & websites. Helps members get access to internships & jobs. Held
at varying locations. 402 Otterson Dr. (530)388-5552.
Makerspace; Red Bluff. Hands-on, minds-on learning is offered to Tehama County students, with activities that include electronics, digital media, coding, engineering, videography & more. All activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, supports Common Core problem solving & processing skills
& built around the belief that learning can be meaningful & fun! Call to reserve time slots. tehamaschools.org. 1135 Lincoln St. (530) 528-7310.
ScienceWorks; Ashland, OR. Southern Ore- gon’s interactive science museum features over 80 interactive exhibits, hands-on science & arts exploration, weekly activities, field trips & educational programs for educators. Open year-round. Group tours & discounts available. scienceworksmuseum.org. 1500 E. Main St. (541) 482-6767.
SPELUNKING (CAVES)
SHASTA COUNTY
Lake Shasta Caverns; Lakehead. Fun & impressive spelunking experience! 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 Caverns Rd. (800) 795-CAVE (2283). Subway Cave; Old Station. A great first spelunking experience for kids; the surface is fairly level & the walk less than 1/2 mile. Bring a flashlight! fs.usda.gov/activity/lassen/recre- ation/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 Unit-
ed States Learn about the monument’s history during evening campfire programs & ranger-led explorations. Rangers help match children’s interests & capabilities with the varied types of caves. nps.gov/labe. (530) 667-8113.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve; Cave Junction. Offers ranger-led cave tours late Mar–Nov. Cave Creek Campgrounds offers 17 sites available on 1st-come 1st-serve basis. nps.gov/orca. 19000 Caves Hwy. (541) 592-2100.
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