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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2023 EDUCATION
lesson. 2023 Field labs start Sept 18 and run through Oct 30. Spring 2024 labs run March 25 - May 31.Program provided by the Shasta County Office of Education. Search WES K-8th Field Labs on shastacoe.org. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530)225-0200.
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. Ranger-led explo- rations and evening campfire programs that explore the monument’s Native American history available Memorial Day-Labor Day. Rangers help match children’s interests and capabilities to the numerous developed caves. nps.gov/labe/index.htm. 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, discussion and hands-on art project related to the cur- rent exhibition theme. libertyartsyreka.org. 108 W. Miner St. (530)842-0222.
Maagic Mountain Farm; Mt. Shasta. Come experience how some grandparents 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 pro- vide for everyone’s needs through sustainable interdependent living. maagicmtnfarm.com. maagicmtnherd@gmail.com. (530)925-6752. Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s oldest operating hatchery raises trout to stock moun- tain streams, rivers and lakes. Feed the fish and learn how they are raised. At this time only self guided tours outside the building are available. Please call for updated information. Open daily. wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Hatcheries/Mount-Shas- ta. 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. albatross333@ hotmail.com.
River Dancers River & Kayak Adventures; Mt. Shasta. Family and school rafting trips, day outings & overnight multi-day camps. Trained guides help guests discover 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)227-5202.
Shasta Gravity Youth Mountain Bike Adventure; Mt. Shasta. Kids will get a brief bike check and then take a group mountain 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. Shastagravityadventures.com. Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)340-2908.
Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. A non- profit, volunteer run gift shop and gallery featuring artwork from local and regional artists and providing space for classes, work- shops and events. Docent tours to schools and groups by appt. siskiyouartsmuseum.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 loco- motive engine control panel and play with old-fashioned toys. Learn about water in our area - read stories from community members and do the water activities. mtshastamuse- um.com. Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery, 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum. Logging and town memorabilia, including the town’s original jail cell. Tours available by appt. Open every day except Tuesday, Memo- rial Day-Sept.,10am-5pm. weedlumbertown- museum.org. 303 Gilman Ave. (530)938-0550.
SONOMA COUNTY
Fort Ross Conservancy; Jenner. The Envi- ronmental 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. Please visit the website for more information on the Marine Ecology program and other day & overnight programs available. fortross.org. 19005 Coast Hwy 1. (707)847-3437.
The National Heirloom Exposition
Field Trip; Ventura. During the Expo, the fairgrounds’ streets and pavilions are filled with pure foods enthusiasts, talented home gardeners, farmers, garden artists, school groups, and leading thinkers and doers in the pure food movement. This year’s event will be held September 12, 13, and 14. Ages 17 & under free. theheirloomexpo.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/index.htm. 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.email minidonkeys@live.com. (530)384-1318.
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.
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