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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 Li- brary building. Classroom tours. chicohistory- museum.org. 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336. Chico Performances School Field Trip Series. Student groups see a variety of quality music & theater at reduced rates. Special shows geared toward children during school hours, with an educational and entertainment focus. Sept-May. chicoperfor- mances.com. CSU, Chico Laxson Auditorium. (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 at Big Chico Creek and Butte Creek. csuchico. edu/bccer/education/outdoor-ed.shtml. For reservations: Jon Aull: aulljon@csuchico.edu. For public hikes visit on Instagram @csuc_re- serves. 3521 14 Mile House Rd. (530)898- 5010 or (530)342-1371.
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 in a 9,100-acre wetland area. In fall & winter see vast numbers of migratory waterfowl. A museum, paved trail to a viewing platform & seasonal guided tours Oct-Feb. Annual events include a children’s fishing day. Open sunrise to sunset. wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit/ Gray-Lodge-WA. 3207 Rutherford Rd. ,along the Pacific Flyway. (530)846-7500; Sat-Sun (530)846-7505.
Kinetics Academy of Dance & Gymnastic;
Chico. Bring your group to us or we can come to you. Besides providing a basic dance or gymnastic lesson we talk about the benefits of these disciplines and provide students with take-home knowledge they can apply. We can tailor our expertise to fit your desired needs. 18 months & up. kineticsacademy- ofdance.com. 627 Broadway St., Ste. 100. (530)345-2505.
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
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and their importance to early California his- tory. See Museum Listings under Parks & Tree Department at cityoforoville.org. The house & garden encompass an entire city block at 1067 Montgomery St. (530)538-2401. MONCA; Chico. A school visit to the Museum of Northern California Art (monca) is educa- tional, engaging, challenging and fun. We help students gain a new appreciation of the fascinating world of art and discover local artists. Our goal is to inspire young people to dream bigger and reach farther. Program are tailored to match grade levels and compre- hension skills. Teachers can use the topics covered during the field trip to stimulate future lessons in critical thinking and the creative arts. monca.org/school-field-trips. 900 Esplanade. (530)487-7272.
National Yo-Yo Museum; Chico. The world’s largest public display of yo-yos & yo-yo memorabilia. Free weekly yo-yo club prac- tices & lessons. Check website for current hours. nationalyoyo.org. 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545.
Nor Cal Reptiles Adventures; Chico. Turtles/ tortoises, snakes/lizards, feeder rodents, insects and pet accessories for sale. Programs for birthday parties and school events at
an onsite venue where kids and adults can have a personal encounter with a variety of reptiles. Search “Nor Cal Reptile Adventures & Rescue NCRA” on Facebook. 43 Dacy Ave. (530)228-5011.
Oregon City School; Table Mountain. The oldest standing one-room school in Butte County. Photos of past students. See the cov- ered bridge and tour the nearby Cherokee Museum (by appt). During wildflower season stop and picnic under the trees. buttecounty- historicalsociety.org for opening hours. 2100 Oregon Gulch Rd. (530)533-9418.
Gold Nugget/ Depot Museum; Paradise. The museum currently features rotating mini-ex- hibits in the lobby while they work towards opening their exhibition hall. Admission is free, though donations are graciously accept- ed. The Depot Museum is currently closed for repairs, but you can walk the grounds. Please call for updated information.. gnmuseum.art. 475 Pearson Rd. (530)762-2613.
Paradise Gem & Mineral Club. Adventures that inspire appreciation 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. facebook.com/para- disegemandmineralclub. (530)343-0894.
Patrick Ranch Museum; Durham. Dedi- cated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of the area’s rich agricultural heritage. Tour the beautiful 1877 Glenwood Farmhouse museum and visit our Gift shop and visitor center exhibits. Annual events include the California Nut Festival in May, Country Fair and Tractor Show in June and Autumnfest in October. School and group tours available. patrickranchmuseum.org 10381 Midway, halfway between Chico and Durham. (530) 342-4359
Rancho Esquon; Durham. A working farm and wetland wildlife preserve. Hands-on learning activities and egg salvage facility. The farm is a private facility so please contact the office for information regarding tours. 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 beautiful North State. Call for hours. squaredealmattress.com. 1354 Humboldt Ave. (530)342-2510.
Wild Things; Weimar. 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. In-person & live or recorded virtual programs. Wildthingsoutreach.org. programs@wildth- ingsoutreach.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. Pro- vides 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 Anthropology; CSU, Chico. Committed to the collection, protection and interpretation of ethnograph- ic 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 class- room 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 or (415)499-4000. 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.
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 California history and social science content standards
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