SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta Public Libraries; Redding. Offers a Makers space that includes a podcast studio, 3-D printer and craft equipment (sewing machine, Cricut, die cutter and crafting tools). shastalibraries.org/create-makerspace. (530)335-4317
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a fun, 300-acre, non-profit, featuring a museum, forestry and wildlife center, arboretum and botanical gardens. Attractions and educational programs for all ages including animal shows, traveling exhibitions, Discovery Camps and teacher/classroom support. Drop in for Science Saturdays presented by CalPortland, held every third Saturday of the month from 11am – 2pm and join educators and volunteers for an interactive learning experience; new topics are covered each month. Memberships available. turtlebay.org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Makerspace; Red Bluff. Hands-on, minds-on learning for Tehama County students, with activities that include electronics, digital media, coding, engineering, videography and more. All activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, support Common Core problem solving and processing skills and built around the belief that learning can be meaningful and fun. Call to reserve time slots. Search Makerspace on tehamaschools.org. 1135 Lincoln St. squigley@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 standards. Field trip options include demonstrations 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.
