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Chico Community Observatory. Tele- scopes, knowledgeable docents and outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights Fri-Sun, sunset to park closing. Free. facebook.com/ChicoCommunityObserva- tory. Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at intersection of Wild- wood Ave. & Observatory Way. 1 Observato- ry Way. (530) 487-4071.
Chico Creek Nature Center. Quality ed- ucational programs to elementary school students and the public on the natural systems of Bidwell Park using Bidwell Park as a classroom. chicorec.com/chico-creek-na- ture-center. 1968 E 8th St. (530) 891-4671. Chico History Museum. Hosts prestigious traveling hands-on exhibits and exhibits that focus on local Chico & Butte County history. Housed in Chico’s 1905 historic Carnegie Library building. Classroom tours. chicohistor- ymuseum.org. 141 Salem St. (530) 891-4336. Chico Performances School Field Trip Series. Offers student groups an opportunity to see a variety of quality music & theater at reduced rates. Special shows geared toward children are presented during school hrs, with an educational and entertainment focus. Performances Sept-May. Chicoperfor- mances.com. CSU, Chico Laxson Auditorium. Box office: (530) 898-6333.
Chico State Ecological Reserves Outdoor Classroom; Forest Ranch. Free hands-on science field trips for K-12 classes, addressing state standards and environmental steward- ship in a fun and engaging way. Field trips take place at both Big Chico Creek and Butte Creek. csuchico.edu/bccer/. For reservations, email Jon Aull: aulljon@csuchico.edu. To find out about public hikes on the Reserves, visit on Facebook or Instagram @csuc_reserves. 3521 14 Mile House Rd. (530) 898-5010. Gateway Science Museum; CSU, Chico. Inspiring young people to become future scientists, engineers and technology profes- sionals through NGSS based field trip activi- ties for grades K-12. Hands-on and minds-on exhibits change seasonally. csuchico.edu/ gateway. 625 Esplanade. (530) 898-4121. Gray Lodge Wildlife Area; Gridley. Year- round wildlife viewing on a 9,100-acre wetland area managed for wildlife. In fall
and winter see vast numbers of migratory waterfowl. Guided group tours and self-guid- ed tours. Special events, wheelchair access, visitor’s museum and paved trail to viewing platform. wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Vis- it/Gray-Lodge-WA . 3207 Rutherford Rd. (530) 846-7500. Please contact the Regional Head- quarters Office before visiting to determine if that facility is open. wildlife.ca.gov/Regions Lott Home; Oroville. The C.F. Lott Home in Sank Park was built in 1856 by Charles F. Lott, a gold-rush pioneer, California senator and judge. Book a guided school or group tour
to learn captivating stories of the Lott family and their importance to early California history. View original furnishings, paintings, clothes, silver and more, including the surprise built into the fireplace. See Museum Listings under Parks & Tree Department
at cityoforoville.org. The house & garden encompass an entire city block at 1067 Montgomery St. (530) 538-2497.
National Yo-Yo Museum; Chico. The world’s largest public display of yo-yos & yo-yo memorabilia. Holds free weekly yo-yo club practices & lessons. Check website for cur- rent hours. nationalyoyo.org. 320 Broadway. (530) 893-0545.
Nor Cal Reptiles Adventures; Chico. All ages can check out reptiles galore. Turtles/tor- toises, snakes/lizards, feeder rodents, insects
and pet accessories for sale. Programs for birthday parties and school events held at an onsite venue where kids and adults are able to have a personal encounter with a variety of reptiles. facebook.com/norcalreptileadven- tures/5050. Cohasset rd #50. (530) 893-2095. Oregon City School; Table Mountain. Visit the oldest standing one-room school in Butte County; see photos of students of the olden days. Also see the covered bridge
and tour the nearby Cherokee Museum
(by appt). During wildflower season this is
a nice place to stop and picnic under the trees. buttecountyhistoricalsociety.org. 2100 Oregon Gulch Rd. (530) 533-9418. Closed for renovations in 2021.
Paradise Depot Museum. A full-sized re- stored caboose and the star attraction: a 30- foot working HO gauge model of the Butte County Railroad. Kids have a blast running
a button-operated model that represents
the 33-mi. rail line that ran between Chico & Stirling City. Project of the Gold Nugget Mu- seum. Paradise Community Park, 5570 Black Olive Dr. (530) 413-9129
Paradise Gem & Mineral Club; Join this fun group for adventures that inspire appreci- ation for rocks & minerals, earth sciences, lapidary techniques & general rockhounding. Monthly activity nights and field trips that include rock hunting and trips to gem & rock shows. www.facebook.com/paradisege- mandmineralclub/. (530) 343-0894.
Patrick Ranch Museum; Dedicated to enhancing the understanding and appreci- ation of the area’s rich agricultural heritage. See exhibits and tour the historic Glenwood Farmhouse, built in 1877. Fun and education- al annual events include the California Nut
Festival (Apr), the Country Faire & Threshing Bee (June) and Autumn Fest (Oct). School & group tours available. patrickranchmuseum. org. 10381 Midway. Located between Chico & Durham on the Midway.(530) 342-4359. Rancho Esquon; Durham. A working farm and wetland wildlife preserve. Hands-on learning activities and egg salvage facility. ranchoesquon.org. 1609 Adams Ranch Rd. (530) 891-8455.
Square Deal Mattress Factory; Chico. Facility tours for individuals, families, youth groups & school classes. The informative tour features a mix of manufacturing knowl-
edge along with the rich history of Califor- nia’s beautiful North State. Call for hours. squaredealmattress.com. 1354 Humboldt Ave. (530) 342-2510.
Wild Things. Let Wild Things share a fun- filled and energetic experience with your school, library, or private event. Wild Things brings rescued exotic and native wildlife to you, and utilizes the animals’ personal stories to teach natural history, unique adaptations and a conservation message. Wild Things
has something for everyone with topics such as: the Amazing Amazon, North American Wildlife, Beasts of the Backyard, Animals of the World, and Scaly Wonders, among others. Children and adults alike enjoy meeting and making connections with the animals! We offer in-person or live or recorded virtual pro- grams! Wildthingsoutreach.org. programs@ wildthingsoutreach.org. (530) 878-2618.
The Worm Farm; Durham. Family farm featuring 5,000 linear feet of windrows of redworms. Learn about vermicomposting at this popular field trip destination. Hands-on group tours year-round by appt. Wear gar-
dening clothes when visiting. Provides gar- deners with a means of producing healthy plants while positively affecting the environ- ment. thewormfarm.net. 9033 Esquon Rd., 7 miles south of Chico. (530) 894-1276. Group visits available by appointment.
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropolo- gy; CSU, Chico. The museum is committed to the collection, protection and interpretation of ethnographic material and to inspir-
ing and encouraging self-reflection and dialogue in broadening the understanding of the human experience both on the Chico campus & beyond. Museum admission is free; call to arrange a tour or classroom field trip. csuchico.edu/anthmuseum/. Located in the Meriam Library complex, Room 180, 400 W. 1st St. (530) 898-5397.
MARIN COUNTY
Guide Dogs for The Blind; San Rafael. School groups grades 2 & up can tour the facilities to learn how guide dogs assist blind people. All tours are at 10am and require advance reser- vation. Tours can also attend canine gradua- tions. guidedogs.com/. (800) 295-4050. Marine Mammal Center; Sausalito. With tours tailored for every age, the Marine Mammal Cen- ter exposes kids to the importance of healthy oceans for humans and marine mammals
alike. The center rescues and rehabilitates sea mammals. Closed for renovations. Please check website for re-opening dates. marinemammal- center.org. 2000 Bunker Rd. (415) 289-7325.
NEVADA COUNTY
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park;
Nevada City. Hydraulic mining washed away mountains in pursuit of gold. Visit California’s largest hydraulic mine & learn about the gold mining era through the Environmental Living Program. Storytelling by “Akali, The Last ‘49er.” (Book early, his schedule fills up quickly.) Day and overnight programs. Visitors center offers exhibits and info. Search in “find parks” at parks. ca.gov. 23579 N Bloomfield Rd. (530) 265-2740. Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum; Nevada City. Dedicated to the preservation of local transportation history and artifacts from the narrow gauge railroad era. Offers docent-led historical tours of the museum, railyard and restoration shop. See wooden rail cars and more, including an 1875 Baldwin locomotive that hauled lumber, pas- sengers and freight, then was a movie engine at Universal Studios in Hollywood. School & group tours available. Free. ncngrrmuseum. org. 5 Kidder Ct. (530) 470-0902.
PLACER COUNTY
Maidu Museum & Historic Site; Roseville. Memorable field trips for schools, youth groups and homeschool groups. Includes a guided tour of the museum’s Native American cultural exhibits, activities and a trail tour of the historic site. Programs meet California his- tory and social science content standards for grades pre-K-6. A shorter program is offered for grades pre-K-2 and special needs groups. Search Maidu Museum on roseville.ca.us 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916) 774-5934.
West Redding Preschool
~ The Learning Place ~
Infant • Toddler Kindergarten Readiness Programs Lic. #455401406
530-243-2225 westreddingpreschool.com
A SCHOOL OF MASTERY
Private Elementary School, Grades K-8
(530) 529-0866 • Red Bluff
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Whittenberg Country School