Education
The Sacramento River Watershed is a living classroom. Water moves from mountain headwaters to the valley floor, fire shapes the forests, and wildlife depends on habitats that stretch across the North State. The more you learn about how these systems connect, the more there is to see.
Environmental education turns everyday places into opportunities for discovery. A walk along a creek, a hike through a forest, or time spent watching birds can reveal how geology, climate, plants, animals, and people all influence one another. Learning about these relationships builds a deeper understanding of the natural processes that support healthy communities and resilient landscapes.
Whether you’re looking for an upcoming field workshop, practical guidance for your property, or deeper information about the natural world around us, these resources offer opportunities to better understand the landscapes, ecosystems, and communities that make Shasta County unique.
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Quick Guides & Practical Tips
Wildfire: Friend or Foe?
On November 24, Shasta Environmental Alliance hosted the Wildfire: Friend or Foe presentation in downtown…
Fall Yard Cleanup in Shasta County
Sustainable Practices for a Healthier Landscape As cooler weather arrives and leaves begin to fall,…
Stinkwort (Dittrichia graveolens)
by David Ledger Stinkwort is a fairly new invasive plant in California in the sunflower…
Water Pollution in the Sacramento River, and What is Being Done About It.
Image by David Ledger – Artwork on storm drain at Yuba and Market Streets Redding…
Hiking with Furry Friends in Shasta County
Guest post by Kat Camplin Shasta County is a wonderful area to venture out with…
Storm Drains into the Sacramento River
The Environmental Management Division of the City of Redding Public Works Department provides support services…
In-Depth Analysis & Features
The Urban Heat Island Effect
Redding Nights Are Staying Hot.That’s a Problem We Built. Redding has always been hot in…
What would removing the Roadless Rule do?
The Last Unroaded Forests When most people think of protected public land, they think of…
Why Accessible Open Spaces Strengthen Conservation
There are places in this region where the light shifts through oak branches, where the…
Sustainability and the UN Climate Summit
30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) by Doug Mandel (Guest Author) The 2025 United Nations…
Solar Farms and Land Use
The Hidden Costs of Clean Energy Across California and throughout the West, new solar farms…
California Strengthens Land Stewardship
California Strengthens Land Stewardship with Passage of AB 900 California took a significant step toward…