MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Leave No Trace. FREE inclusive online course that calls upon people of all different backgrounds and outdoor experiences to take action by participating in Leave No Trace’s free 45-minute virtual outdoor education course. The course will go over Leave No Trace questions, including how to prepare for your outdoor adventures, what to do when encountering wildlife and so much more! Trainings for all ages. LNT.org.
BUTTE COUNTY
Earthbound Skills; Chico. Direct experience in naturalist skills, wilderness survival and primitive living for a wide range of ages. Nature, observation and awareness in our outdoor school, seasonal camps and other programs. Immersing students in hands-on tracking, bird language, plant identification and more. See article in North State Parent May 2020. earthboundskills.com. earthboundskills@gmail.com.(530)513-2542.
Northern Buttes District of California State Parks; Oroville. Whether virtual or in-person, there are several free educational opportunities for classrooms to enjoy. Learn about the smallest superheroes and their contributions to our environment or discover how pollinators, plants and people are interconnected. mNBDK12Program@ parks.ca.gov for more information and to begin scheduling your parks experience.
SHASTA COUNTY
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 and more! All events support local land conservation efforts in protecting wildlife habitat, recreational lands and working agricultural farms and ranches. Visit Shastalandtrust.org to sign-up. (530)241-7886.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Headwaters Outdoor School; Mount Shasta. Wilderness skills, bow and arrow making, nature awareness, boys’ and girls’ Rites of Passage. Custom classes and private groups. hwos.com. info@hwos.com. (530)938-1304.
Maagic Mountain Farm; Mount Shasta. Year-round, hands-on, interactive animal field trips, homestead classes, group or individual tours and guest farm stays. In connection with the land, all the creatures work together to provide for everyone’s needs through sustainable interdependent living. maagicmtnfarm.com. (530)925-6752.
