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SCIENCE & NATURE NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2023
protecting wildlife habitat, recreational lands, and working agricultural farms and ranches. Visit Shastalandtrust.org to sign- up. (530)241-7886
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 envi- ronment. Tours available by appointment through November, weather permitting. The ideal time to view horses is between 10am-2pm as that is when they are at the feed grounds. Call the office to make an appointment. 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 opportunities to view more than 300 species of birds. The varied landscape, with its numerous 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 checklist of birds in the county and occasional programs. The chapter is also involved in education and conserva- tion efforts to protect and enhance this beautiful region. Search “Mt. Shasta Area Audubon” on Facebook.
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.
Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s old- est operating hatchery raises trout to stock mountain 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-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, OR. 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.
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 protection of their habitats with a variety of educational resources, special events & more. Check website for the most updated hours and information, as some exhibits are weather permitting. sequoiaparkzoo.net. 3414 W St. (707)441-4263.
PLANETARIUMS, OBSERVATORIES & ASTRONOMY
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Community Observatory. Tele- scopes, knowledgeable docents & outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights Fri-Sun, sunset to when park closes. Free. facebook.com/ChicoCommunityOb- servatory. Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at intersection of Wildwood Ave. & Observatory Way. 1 Observatory Way. (530)487-4071.
SHASTA COUNTY
Schreder Planetarium; Redding. 1,500-sq.-ft. planetarium with 10-meter projection dome offers a quality simula- tion of the night sky & features engaging programs that blend science, technology, engineering, math & imagination. The lab environment supports studies in grades pre-K-12. See Programs at shastacoe.org. 1644 Magnolia Ave. Field trips must be booked through the website: (530)225- 0243. Showtimes: (530)225-0295.
Star Parties; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Join members of the Shasta Astronomy Club seasonally to view the amazing sights in the sky. Telescopes provided. Observing site at Oak Bottom Marina parking lot. Free. facebook.com/ ShastaAstronomyClub. (530)242-3450.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
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. alba- tross333@hotmail.com.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
TEHAMA COUNTY
Makerspace; Red Bluff. Hands-on, minds- on learning for Tehama County students, with activities that include electronics, digital media, coding, engineering, vide- ography & more. All activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, support Common Core problem solving & processing skills & built around the belief that learning can be meaningful & fun. Call to reserve time slots. Search Makerspace on tehamaschools.org. 1135 Lincoln St. squig- ley@tehamaschools.org. (530)528-7310 or (530)527-5811.
SOUTHERN OREGON
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.
SPELUNKING (CAVES)
SHASTA COUNTY
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 Cav- erns Rd. (530)238-2341 or (800)795-2283. Subway Cave; Old Station. A great first spelunking experience for kids; the surface is mostly level & the walk is less than
1/2 mile. Bring a flashlight. fs.usda.gov/ activity/lassen/recreation/otheractivities. Located 1/4 mile north of the junction of Highway 44 & 89, across from Cave Camp- ground. (530)335-7517 or (530)336-5521.
SISKIYOU & MODOC COUNTIES
Lava Beds National Monument; Tulelake. Site of the largest concentration of lava tube caves in North America. Open year-round for self-guided exploration. nps.gov/labe/ index.htm. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530)667-8113.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve; Cave Junction. Ranger-led cave tours late Mar-Nov. Cave Creek Camp- grounds offers 17 sites available on 1st- come, 1st-served basis. nps.gov/orca/index. htm. 19000 Caves Hwy. (541)592-2100.
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