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for grades pre-K-6. A shorter program is of- fered for grades pre-K-2 and special needs groups. roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum. 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; Red- ding. 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 eras. eatonhousemuseum.org. 1520 West Street. (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 biolog- ical process that treats the water. cityofander- son.com/238/Water-Pollution-Control. 3701 Rupert Rd. (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/ fish-hatchery/coleman. 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd. (530)365-8622.
Court House Museum; Old 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 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.
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 or (800)795-2283.
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. 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. 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, guided tours year-round, each taking 2-3 hrs. shastalake. com/shastadam/. 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)247-8555.
Shasta Land Trust. Learn about our local ecosystems, wildlife, and the natural wonders
of our biodiverse region. Events include fami- ly-friendly hikes, bike rides, movie screenings & more! All events support local land conser- vation efforts in protecting wildlife habitat, recreational lands, and working agricultural farms and ranches. Visit Shastalandtrust.org to sign-up. (530)241-7886.
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. Viewings held at Oak Bottom marina parking lot, weather permitting. facebook.com/ShastaAstronomy- Club. (530)242-3450.
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 Native American veterans and unique activi- ties for children. wintutribe.com. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1726.
Whiskeytown Environmental School
Clear Creek Field Labs. A field trip series
for grades K–8, 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
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