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EDUCATION NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
California State Capitol Museum & Build- ing Tour; Sacramento. Expose kids to where laws are born and history is made. Free guid- ed school tours by reservation. capitolmuse- um.ca.gov .1315 10th St. (916) 324-0333 California State Fair Farm School Tour Pro- gram; Sacramento. In spring & fall, students in grades K-6 will enjoy a 1.5-2 hour tour of the California State Fair Farm’s crops and interactive stations, including a functioning greenhouse. Highlights California agricultur- al history, seeds, crop growing and innova- tions in farming, soil and worm composting. Produce tasting too. calexpostatefair.com/ animals-and-agriculture/farm-tours. (916) 263-3000.
California State Railroad Museum; Sacra- mento. A variety of interesting and adven- turous school field trips await. Drill a hole in granite, drive a railroad spike, discover the gold rush through interactive melodrama, or ride in a vintage railway car with your class- mates. Homeschool programs too. california- railroad.museum. 111 I St. (916) 323-9280. Esquire IMAX Educational Films; Sacra- mento. Large format films accompanied
by activity guides that support national education standards for science, geography, math and English. Films let groups encounter wild animals, swim to the bottom of the sea and more. Adventures in Wild California is especially appropriate for grades 4-8. imax. com. (916) 443-4629.
Sacramento History Museum; Old Sacra- mento. Several educational programs for field trips, all adhering to California Curricu- lum Standards. Programs range from living history, Victorian-era mysteries, California Na- tive American exhibits, Gold Rush experienc- es, underground tours and more. sachistory- museum.org. 101 I St. (916) 808-7059.
SHASTA COUNTY
Judge Richard Behrens Eaton House; Redding. The museum brings history to life with exhibitions about the region’s colorful past from the 1800s to the present. Discover life as It was in the Victorian and Gold Rush Era.1520 West Street. eatonhousemuseum. org.(530) 241-3454.
City of Anderson Water Pollution Control Plant. Students of all ages can learn what happens to our sewage water in a field trip that takes them through the steps of sewage wastewater treatment before it is released into the Sacramento River. Students will view the microorganisms used in a natural biologi- cal process that treats the water. 3701 Rupert Rd. (530) 378-6665 or (530) 378-6664. Coleman National Fish Hatchery; Ander- son. Explore one of the largest Chinook salmon and steelhead hatcheries in the lower 48 states. See the hatchery building, rearing raceways, fish ladder, Battle Creek Trail, spawning operations (Oct-Feb) and more. Open daily for informative self-guided tours. fws.gov/coleman. 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd. (530) 365-8622.
Court House Museum; Shasta. Part of Shasta State Historic Park. Bring your group to tour
a former county courthouse restored to its 1861 appearance. Exhibits include 100 years of California artwork. See remains of brick buildings that were once the center of intense Gold Rush era activity. See historic roadways, cottages and cemeteries. Field trip guides for teachers online. Search Courthouse Museum
on parks.ca.gov. 15312 Highway 299 W. (6 miles west of Redding). (530) 243-8194. Duivenvoorden Farms; Cottonwood. Inter- active 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 Draper Rd. (530) 567-8178.
Lake Shasta Caverns; Lakehead. Take a boat ride across Shasta Lake, then a scenic bus
ride to the cavern entrance. Enjoy a one-hour guided tour through the caverns. Other tour options. School groups can experience the Un- derground Classroom. lakeshastacaverns.com. 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. (800) 795-2283. Moore’s Flour Mill; Redding. See the old-fashioned 19th-century millstones used at this wonderful local mill and store. Freshly milled flour, oatmeal and other hot cereals, 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. and 6150 Mill Lane. (530) 241-9245.
Redding Reptiles; Redding. All ages can check out reptiles from around the world
on display in our Reptile Exhibit Room, a sanctuary/home to 50+ reptiles that have been surrendered. Pets, supplies and feeders available. Store: Tues-Sat 11-6. Exhibit Room: Weds-Sat 12-5:30. ReddingReptiles.com. 74 Lake Blvd. (530) 338-2446.
Schreder Planetarium; Redding. Education- al 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 Generation Sci- ence 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. It provides beautiful views of the lake and Mt. Shasta. At 602-ft. high, it is the eighth tallest dam in the United States. Free, guided tours year-round, each taking 2-3 hrs. usbr.gov/ mp/ncao/shasta-dam.html. 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. Tele- scopes provided. Free event; weekly parking $20. Bi-monthly viewings held at Oak Bottom
marina parking lot, 8-11pm, weather permit- ting. (530) 246-1225.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Schedule a group adventure to learn about a variety of topics including science, art, histo- ry, forestry, native animal species, horticul- ture 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 histori- cal timeline, artwork from Native Americans, traditional dug-out canoe, honor wall for Na- tive American veterans and unique activities for children. wintutribe.org/wintu-cultural-re- source-center-and-museum. 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 Califor- nia 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) 225-0200
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Lava Beds National Monument; Tulelake. Site of the largest concentration of lava tube caves in North America. Open year-round for self-guided exploration. Memorial Day-La- bor Day offers ranger-led explorations and evening campfire programs that explore the monument’s Native American history. Rang- ers help match children’s interests and ca- pabilities 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 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 grandparents 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. maagic-
mtnfarm.com. maagicmtnherd@gmail.com. (530) 925-6752.
Mountain Crest Gardens; Fort Jones. This
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 oldest 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/Fish- ing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shasta. 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-2215.
Mt. Shasta Star Gazers Club. Promotes interest 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 Adventures; Mt. Shasta. Adventures include family and school rafting trips, day outings & overnight multi-day camps. Trained guides help guests discover new ways to enjoy the environment while learning skills on the river. Includes swimming, water-play, learning about wildlife and good food. riverdancers.com. 705 Ken- neth Way. (530) 926-3517 or (800) 926-5002 Shasta Mountain Guides; Mt. Shasta. For fam- ilies with older kids or teens who are ready for the challenges of rock climbing or mountain climbing, check for customizable trips. Profes- sional guides make the experience memora- ble. shastaguides.com. (530) 926-3117. Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. Docent tours to schools and groups by appt. siski- youartsmuseum.org. 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530) 235-4711.
Sisson Museum; Mt. Shasta. School and pri- vate groups can tour the museum to view ex- hibits and enjoy hands-on fun with interactive displays. See a vintage fire truck, model railroad and locomotive 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. En- joy 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/ac- tivities/weed-historic-lumber-town-museum 303 Gilman Ave. (530) 938-0550.
SONOMA COUNTY
Fort Ross Conservancy; Jenner. The Envi- ronmental Living Program (ELP) at Fort Ross Conservancy provides hands-on learning so students can 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 par- ticipate in the world’s largest heritage food event, held annually in Sept. at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Event is geared for children and features educational activities, exhibits, a Kids Pavilion, food tastings, con- tests and acclaimed speakers, all celebrating the pure food movement. Ages 17 & under admitted free. theheirloomexpo.com.
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