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EDUCATION NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2022/2023
Gold Nugget Museum; Paradise. A full-sized restored 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. Paradise Community Park, 5570 Black Olive Dr. (530)762-2613.
Paradise Gem & Mineral Club. Adven- tures that inspire appreciation for rocks & minerals, earth sciences, lapidary tech- niques & general rockhounding. Monthly activity nights and field trips that include rock hunting and trips to gem & rock shows. facebook.com/paradisegemand- mineralclub. (530)343-0894.
Patrick Ranch Museum; Durham. Dedi- cated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of the area’s rich agricultural heritage. See exhibits and tour the historic Glenwood Farmhouse, built in 1877. Annu- al events include the California Nut Festival (Apr), the Country Faire & Threshing Bee (June) and Autumn Fest (Oct). School & group tours available. patrickranchmuse- um.org. 10381 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. Tours include a mix of manufacturing knowledge along with the rich history of California’s beauti- ful North State. Call for hours. squaredeal- mattress.com. 1354 Humboldt Ave. (530)342-2510.
Wild Things; Weimar. Wild Things brings rescued exotic and native wildlife to
your school, library, or private event, and utilizes the animals’ personal stories to teach natural history, unique adaptations and a conservation message. In-person or live or recorded virtual programs. wildth- ingsoutreach.org. programs@wildthing- soutreach.org. (530)878-2618.
The Worm Farm; Durham. Family farm with 5,000 linear feet of windrows of redworms. Hands-on group tours year- round by appt. Wear gardening clothes when visiting. Provides gardeners with a means of producing healthy plants while positively affecting the environment.
Call for appointment. thewormfarm.net. 9033 Esquon Rd., 7 miles south of Chico. (530)894-1276.
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthro- pology; CSU, Chico. Committed to the collection, protection and interpretation of ethnographic material and to inspiring and encouraging self-reflection and dialogue in broadening the understanding of the human experience on the Chico campus
& beyond. Museum admission free; call
to arrange a tour or classroom field trip. csuchico.edu/anthmuseum/. 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 reservation. Tours can also attend canine graduations. guidedogs. com/. (800)295-4050.
Marine Mammal Center; Sausalito. With tours for every age, the Marine Mammal Center exposes kids to the importance of healthy oceans for humans and marine mammals. The center rescues and reha- bilitates sea mammals. Check website for opening dates. marinemammalcenter.org. 2000 Bunker Rd. (415)289-7330 Mon-Fri or (415)289-7376 on weekends.
NEVADA COUNTY
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park; Ne- vada City. Hydraulic mining washed away mountains in pursuit of gold. Visit Califor- nia’s largest hydraulic mine & learn about the gold mining era through the Environ- mental Living Program. Day and overnight programs. Visitors center offers exhibits and info. sierragoldparksfoundation.org/ page/malakoff-diggins-state-historic-park. 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 rail- road era. Docent-led historical tours of the museum, rail yard and restoration shop. See wooden rail cars and more, including an 1875 Baldwin locomotive that hauled lumber, passengers 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. 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 Cali- fornia history 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 Muse- um on roseville.ca.us 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916)774-5934.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
California State Capitol Museum & Building Tour; Sacramento. Expose kids to where laws are born, and history is made. Free guided school tours by reservation. Virtual tours also available. capitolmuse- um.ca.gov. 1315 10th St. (916)324-0333.
California State Railroad Museum; Sacramento. 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 classmates. Homeschool programs too. californiarail- road.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, geogra- phy, 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 Sac- ramento. Educational programs for field trips, all adhering to California Curriculum Standards. Programs include living history, Victorian-era mysteries, California Native American exhibits, Gold Rush experiences, 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. Discov- er life as It was in the Victorian and Gold Rush Era. eatonhousemuseum.org. 1520 West Street. (530)241-3454.
City of Anderson Water Pollution Con- trol 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 biological process that treats the water. cityofanderson.com/238/ Water-Pollution-Control. 3701 Rupert Rd. (530)378-6665 or (530)378-6664. Coleman National Fish Hatchery; Ander- son. 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 Gold Rush era activity. See historic roadways, cottages and cemeter- ies. 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.
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 Underground Classroom. lakeshastacaverns.com. 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. (530)238-2341.
Redding Reptiles; Redding. Check out reptiles from around the world on display in the Reptile Exhibit Room, a sanctuary/ home to 50+ reptiles that have been surrendered. Pets, supplies and feeders available. Store: Tu-Sat 11am-6pm. Exhibit Room: Wed-Sat 12-5:30pm. reddingrep- tiles.com. 74 Lake Blvd. (530)338-2446. Schreder Planetarium; Redding. Edu- cational programs for school and youth groups in a 1,700-square-foot planetari- um 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 Science Standards. See Programs at shastacoe.org. Book field trips through the website. 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, guid- ed tours year-round, each taking 2-3 hrs. shastalake.com/shastadam/. 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. facebook.com/Shasta- AstronomyClub. (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/educa- tion. 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 historical timeline, artwork from Native Americans, traditional dug-out canoe, hon- or wall for Native American veterans and unique activities for children. cityofshasta- lake.org/987/Wintu-Cultural-Center-Mu- seum-Gift-Shop. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)215-1840.
Whiskeytown Environmental School Clear Creek Field Labs. A field trip series for grades K–6, 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. wescommunity.org. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530)225-0200.
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