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Salmon Festival in Sept. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Free admission. Check website for hours. wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Hatcher- ies/Feather-River. 5 Table Mountain Blvd. (530)538-2222.
Feather River Nature Center & Native Plant Park; Oroville. An original river rock bath house used by gold miners. This is
a great place to enjoy family picnics or
just relax by the river. Nature Center: daily from sunrise-sunset. Bath House Museum: Apr-Oct; Sat-Sun, noon-4pm; guided tours by appt. Museums link at cityoforoville.org. Montgomery St. & Old Ferry Rd. (530)538- 2401.
Gateway Science Museum, CSU; Chico. Inspiring the exploration of science & natural history in Butte County & beyond. Hands-on, minds-on exhibitions, Discovery Room for kids, native plants gardens & ongoing STEAM projects. csuchico.edu/ gateway. 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. Gray Lodge Wildlife Area; Gridley. Year- round wildlife viewing in a 9,100-acre wet- land area. In fall & winter see vast numbers of migratory waterfowl. A museum, paved trail to a viewing platform & seasonal guid- ed tours Oct-Feb. Annual events include
a children’s fishing day. Open sunrise to sunset. wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Vis- it/Gray-Lodge-WA. 3207 Rutherford Rd. ,along the Pacific Flyway. (530)846-7500; Sat-Sun (530)846-7505.
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. Provides 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.
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 na- tive 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. Wildth- ingsoutreach.org. programs@wildthing- soutreach.org. (530)878-2618.
GLENN COUNTY
Honeybee Discovery Center; Orland.
The Honeybee Discovery Center teaches the importance of pollinators, especially honeybees, play in the environment. One out of every three bites we eat is thanks
to a bee. Learn more about the history
of beekeeping and the vital role pollina- tors play in our food supply through our immersive bee experiences. New exhibit The Making of a Queen Bee is coming this fall. Admission $3 adults, $2 kids ages 5-12. honeybeediscoverycenter.org. 501 Walker Street. (530)805-BUZZ.
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 An- derson River Park. (530)378-6664. Coleman National Fish Hatchery; Anderson. One of the largest Chinook salmon and steelhead hatcheries in the lower 48 states. See the hatchery build- ing, 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.
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. reddingrep- tiles.com. 74 Lake Blvd. (530)338-2446. Shasta Land Trust. Learn about our
local ecosystems, wildlife and the natural wonders of our biodiverse region. Events include family-friendly hikes, bike rides, movie screenings & more. All events support local land conservation efforts in
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