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EDUCATION NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2022/2023
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. Rang- er-led explorations and evening campfire programs that explore the monument’s Native American history available Memo- rial Day-Labor Day. Rangers help match children’s interests and capabilities to the numerous developed caves. nps.gov/labe. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530)667-8113.
Liberty Arts Explorations Program; Yreka. 90-min educational arts program for grades K-12 Mon-Tu. Includes gallery tour, discus- sion 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 grandpar- ents 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. maagicmtnfarm. com. maagicmtnherd@gmail.com. (530)925-6752.
Mountain Crest Gardens; Fort Jones. Family owned and operated succulent nursery in the scenic Scott Valley of North- ern California near Mt. Shasta. mountain- crestgardens.com. 402 Bridge Street. (877)656-4035.
Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s old- est 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/Fishing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shasta. 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-2215.
Mt. Shasta Star Gazers Club. Promotes interest in astronomy and its related sciences. Free public star parties and other events. Meetings first Wednesday of each month. mtshastastargazers.com. alba- tross333@hotmail.com.
River Dancers River & Kayak Adven- tures; Mt. Shasta. Family and school rafting trips, day outings & overnight multi-day camps. Trained guides help guests dis- cover new ways to enjoy the environment while learning skills on the river. Includes swimming, water play, learning about wildlife and good food. riverdancers.com. 308 S. Mount Shasta Blvd. (530)918-8610. Shasta Gravity Youth Mountain Bike Adventure; Mt. Shasta. Kids will get a brief bike check and then take a group moun- tain bike lesson based on their abilities. They will be shuttled as a group up to the trails and have a fun downhill ride back to the park. Experienced professional guides will lead the ride on our kid-focused trails and will end with some fun bike games. Shasta Gravity has kids’ bikes available for rent if needed. Shastice Park, 800 Rockfel- low Dr.(530)340-2908.
Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. A nonprofit, volunteer run gift shop and gallery featuring artwork from local and regional artists and providing space for classes, workshops and events. Docent tours to schools and groups by appt. siskiy- ouartsmuseum.org. 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4711.
Sisson Museum; Mt. Shasta. School and private groups can tour the museum to view exhibits and enjoy hands-on displays. See a vintage fire truck, model railroad and locomotive engine control panel and play with old-fashioned toys. mtshastamuseum. com. Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery, 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum. Logging and town memorabilia, includ- ing the town’s original jail cell. Off-sea- son tours available by appt. Open daily Memorial Day-Sept.,10am-5pm. discov- ersiskiyou.com/activities/weed-histor- ic-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 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 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. Ages 17 & under free. theheir- loomexpo.com.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction. Interactive and educational 10-acre park 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 and watch trainers interact with the animals. Guided school and private group tours. greatcats- worldpark.com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541)592-2957.
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve; Cave Junction. Ranger-led cave tours late Mar-Nov. Tour reservations recommended. nps.gov/orca. 19000 Caves Hwy. (541)592-2100.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum; Ashland. Hands-on experiences promoting the exploration of science and the arts
in a multi-sensory environment. School field trips and educator resources support instruction of content and process stan- dards. Field trip options include demon- strations and hands-on activities related
to chemistry, physics and natural history/ 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 3-5. Submit online form to inquire about scheduling a hike. middlemountainhikes. org. (530)370-4777
TEHAMA COUNTY
Gail’s Mini-Donkey Ranch; Los Moli-
nos. Call ahead for a free visit to Gail’s Mini-Donkey Ranch. Gail is ready to share her friendly, registered miniature Mediter- ranean donkeys with visitors and to teach them about their unique traits. minidon- keys.com. (530)384-1318, email minidon- keys@live.com.
Gaumer’s Mineral & Mining Museum; Red Bluff. Gold mining, fossils, Native American artifacts, rocks, crystals & fluores- cent 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 manne- quins, authentic antique furnishings of the period, Native American artifacts and photographs of Tehama County’s past. Thu & Sun, 1-3pm. shastacascade.com/ account/kelly-griggs-house-museum. 311 Washington St. (530)527-1129.
TRINITY COUNTY
Joss House Chinese Temple & Museum, Weaverville. The oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California. 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 his- tory. 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. In-store & online fundraising opportunities for schools & nonprofit groups. barnesand- noble.com/h/bookfairs.
Chico. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)894-1494.
Redding. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222- 2006.
Cal Java; Chico. Coffee fundraising oppor- tunities for schools. Schools buy coffee by the pound at a discount to resell at their own designated price. 216 W. East Ave., Ste. B. info@caljavacoffee.com . (530)891-8935. ChicoBag’s Fundraising Program; Schools can sell high-quality reusable bags to the community. chicobag.com/pages/fundrais- ing. (530)342-4426 or (888)496-6166. Chili’s Restaurant; Chico. The Give
Back Night program supports nonprofit organizations and schools. Call to set up
a Mon, Tue or Wed fundraiser to give 15% of an entire check’s total to your school when guests present a voucher with their payment. Contact manager to set up. 1908 E. 20th St. (530)345-1687.
Chipotle; Redding, Chico. Do a fundraiser through Chipotle and your organization receives 33% of the proceeds. community. chipotle.com/fundraisers.
Jamba Juice; Redding. Fundraising gift card program for organizations and schools. Supporters buy individual cards for $10 that entitle them to six “buy 1,
get 1 free” smoothie purchases at North State Jamba Juice establishments, while earning the organization 50% of each card sold within a two-week period. Contact a manager at (530)243-1736.
Klean Kanteen Co-Brand Program; based in Chico. High-quality stainless-steel bot- tles can be customized with your school
or company logo, and sold for fundraising. Klean Kanteen products are BPA-free. kleankanteen.com. (530)592-4552.
Mom’s Restaurant; Chico. Month-long fundraising opportunity for schools. By ordering the “3 + 2 + 2” breakfast, $2
from each order goes to the school of the month. momschico.com. 209 Salem St. (530)893-3447.
Round Table Pizza Fundraiser Nights.
At participating locations, call your local Round Table to schedule a school or group fundraiser with delicious pizza. Locations offer a variety of fundraisers including Slice Sales, Pizza Fun Night, or Community Value Fundraiser Cards. Choose the fundraiser that fits your school’s needs. Check website for local contact info. roundtablepizza. com/faqs.
SilverGraphics. Art-based fundraising company turns children’s individual artwork into unique and personal custom gifts that parents love to collect. A beauti- ful tile wall project at Mt. Shasta Elemen- tary School is the result of a successful fundraiser that features SilverGraphics tiles created from student artwork. silvergraph- ics.com. (866)366-5700.
Starlight Productions; Mt. Shasta. A wide range of promotional products that can
be purchased to resell to raise funds while getting the word out about your school
or organization. Items available include
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