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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2022/2023 NATURE & SCIENCE
Orland Honeybee Discovery Center. Aiming to advance the public’s understanding of honeybees and to cre- ate and promote a culture of bee aware- ness. North State families can learn how easy it is to be good stewards of bees, their habitat and their tasty contributions to our food supply. Visitors can learn the history of honey, discover how honey is produced, see a bee’s anatomy up close, watch bees at work, taste honey from different nectar sources and learn the benefits of honey. Group tours available. First Fri & Sat every month. Fri 3-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm. honeybeediscoverycenter.org. (530)805-2899.
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge; Willows. Five national wildlife refuges & three wildlife management areas, compris- ing 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/Sacramen- to. (530)934-2801.
SHASTA COUNTY
California Native Plant Society, Shasta Chapter; Redding. Field trips, workshops, monthly events with presenters, annual 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. shastacnps@gmail.com.
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. in Anderson River Park. (530)378-6665 or (530)378-6664.
Coleman Fish Hatchery; Anderson. Larg- est Chinook salmon & steelhead hatchery in the lower 48 states. Open daily for informative self-guided tours 7:30am-dusk. Nature trail, annual Return of the Salmon Festival (3rd Sat in Oct), school & youth group tours (Oct & Nov).Check website for current hours. fws.gov/coleman 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd. (530)365-8622. Redding Reptiles Exhibit Room; Red- ding. More than 50 reptiles from around the world on display in the exhibit room. Volunteers on hand to provide information about the animals. Exhibit Room Weds-Sat noon-6pm. reddingreptiles.com. 74 Lake Blvd. (530)338-2446.
Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation; Anderson. A nonprofit organization that rehabilitates sick, orphaned & injured wild- life to release back into the wild. Volunteer opportunities in spring & summer. Tasks include feeding baby birds & helping reha- bilitate older birds so they can be success- fully returned to the wild. shastawildlife. org. 3752 Rupert Rd. (530)365-9453.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a fun, 300-acre, non-profit, gathering place, featuring the Sundial Bridge, museum, forestry and wildlife center, arboretum, and botanical gardens. Attractions and educational programs for all ages includ- ing animal shows, traveling exhibitions, towering playgrounds, indoor aquariums, an immersive Parrot Playhouse, and more. Turtle Bay also offers educational resources to the community including school field trips, Discovery Camps, teacher/classroom support, and Turtle Bay TV, a free dis- tance-learning show on YouTube. Member- ships available. 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. Check website for hours. wildhorsesanctuary.org. 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770.
Wintu Audubon Society; A chapter of
the National Audubon Society serving Redding and the Shasta County area. The mission of the Wintu Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. We promote enjoyment of the natural environment through education and interactive pro- grams. wintuaudubon.org. (530)276-8854.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mount Shasta Audubon Society. The Mount Shasta area offers outstanding op- portunities to view more than 300 species of birds. The varied landscape, with its nu- merous creeks, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and wildlife refuges, attracts birds throughout the year. The Mount Shasta Area Audubon encourages birders by providing field trips, a colorful map of A Birder’s Guide to Driving Routes in Siskiyou County, a check- list of birds in the county and occasional programs. The chapter is also involved
in education and conservation efforts to protect and enhance this beautiful region. mtshastaaudubon.com. (530)926-2093. Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. Family-friendly events & activities including herb walks, hikes, rafting fund- raisers, and the Wild & Scenic Film Festival & Earth Day celebration. Mountain Patrons & volunteers support community educa- tion, environmental monitoring, ecological
restoration & visitor programs. mountshas- taecology.org. (530)926-5655.
Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s oldest operating hatchery that raises trout to stock mountain streams, rivers & lakes. Tours & school field trips by appointment. Sisson Museum on site. Open daily. Free. Check website for hours. wildlife.ca.gov/ fishing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shasta. 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-2215.
Raven Tree Wild Bird & Nature Shop; Mt. Shasta. The North State’s only nature shop. Kids’ educational toys, books, board games, kites, puzzles, fun unique toys, birthday gifts galore. raventreeshop.com. 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 protec- tion of their habitats with a variety of educational resources, special events & more. sequoiaparkzoo.net. Call for hours. Reservations recommended. 3414 W St. (707)441-4263.
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