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SUMMARY:Whiskeytown City Nature Challenge Bioblitz Event
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 \nTime: 9am – 12pm (Carpool meeting time is 8:15am at the Grocery Outlet on Eureka Way) \nWhere: Crystal Creek Water Ditch Trail  \nSign Up HERE \n***Please note that trailhead parking is limited so we are organizing a carpool.*** \nShasta Environmental Alliance is excited to offer a bioblitz event for this year’s Shasta County City Nature Challenge project at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area! Join SEA naturalists Juliet Malik and Ren Redlich along with guest naturalist Ross Schaefer on April 26 for a fun community activity in which we will contribute to the documentation of our region’s amazing biodiversity. \nWhat: \nThe City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day international bioblitz that invites people around the world to document wildlife in their region. The event is organized globally by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences\, with local partners leading efforts in their communities. This is Shasta County’s second year participating and is co-organized by Point Blue Conservation Science\, Western Shasta Resource Conservation District\, and Shasta Environmental Alliance. \nWhy: \nParticipating in CNC events provides valuable data that helps scientists and communities better understand and protect nature globally. Plus\, it is a fun activity that provides the opportunity for community connection and learning about local biodiversity. \nHow: \nWe will be conducting an iNaturalist bioblitz\, a community science activity in which participants document as many species as possible within a specified location and time frame. Observations are made and submitted by using the user-friendly app and platform iNaturalist. \nWho: \nAnyone! All that is needed is a mobile phone with the iNaturalist app downloaded onto it.  \nTo Participate: \n\n       Sign up HERE\n       Download iNaturalist onto your mobile phone and create an account.\n       Familiarize yourself with how iNaturalist works. Check out this page for tutorials.\n       Bring your hiking essentials including water\, sun/rain protection\, and a snack.\n\nIf you cannot attend this event\, you can still contribute to the project by submitting iNaturalist observations within Shasta County during April 24-27\, 2026. Your observations will automatically be recorded in the Shasta County 2026 CNC project. For any questions email juliet@ecoshasta.org.
URL:https://ecoshasta.org/event/whiskeytown-city-nature-challenge-bioblitz-event/
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Identification and Uses
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve. \nJoin native Wintu Ted Dawson on a spring walk while he locates\, identifies\, and explains medicinal and general uses of native plants.  Ted consulted and provided technical support at Turtle Bay for Native American exhibits.  Today’s presentation will include making a natural poison oak remedy.  Bring a jar to take some home.
URL:https://ecoshasta.org/event/native-plant-identification-and-uses-2/
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve. \nHobbyist lepidopterist Jasmine has an affinity for all things butterflies. She will guide us on a walk to discover species of butterflies at the Preserve. She worked within Turtle Bay’s seasonal butterfly exhibit for two summers\, where her knowledge of butterflies grew.  \nShe will be graduating this May with an associates in Natural Sciences then going to Humboldt to get a bachelors in Forest Restoration.  \nWe have close-focusing binoculars for sharing the experience.
URL:https://ecoshasta.org/event/butterfly-walk/
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SUMMARY:Wading into the Water: The Hidden World of Aquatic Insects
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve. \nDiscover the big role tiny insects play in our aquatic ecosystems and how they survive in a bug-eat-bug world. Join AmeriCorps member Kristina Krajcik from the Western Shasta RCD for a family-friendly day of turning over rocks\, wading in the stream\, or simply watching from the shore. We’ll spend the day sampling for aquatic invertebrates and explore the mysteries of the underwater world. We will bring extra nets and tools to allow guests\, big and small\, the opportunity to gather insects.
URL:https://ecoshasta.org/event/wading-into-the-water-the-hidden-world-of-aquatic-insects/
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SUMMARY:Phillips Brothers Mill Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhillips Brothers Mill Tour \nDate: May 31\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00am – 2:00pm \nWhere: Mt. Shasta Mall\, near Chase Bank parking lot for carpooling \nSign up: HERE \nCost: $15 per person/ Children are free \nWe hope you’ll join us for a very special field trip to tour the last fully steam-powered sawmill in the United States located right here in Shasta County! The Phillips Brothers Mill\, located in Oak Run\, has been operating since 1897 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits on over 900 acres of timberland that has been placed in a conservation easement with the Pacific Forest Trust to ensure this property remains protected and sustainably managed in perpetuity. \nThe tour will be conducted by the mill’s manager\, Gregg Hendrix who has been part of this family owned and operated business since he was a child. Gregg will guide us through the operation from the mill pond through the first cuts of the logs to the finished products of custom-cut lumber and wooden boxes. It will take about two hours and we will have an opportunity to purchase some of their box factory products. Afterwards\, we can eat lunch before heading back. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a lunch or snack. \nTo join this tour you MUST fill out this form as we are limiting this field trip to 30 people. We will meet at Mt. Shasta Mall near Chase Bank to carpool and caravan to the mill. You may prepay via PayPal or bring cash or check the morning of. The full amount of the fee goes to the Phillips Brothers Mill\, but we would greatly appreciate any amount above that price to support our mission to protect our local environment through stewardship\, education\, and advocacy. \nFor any questions\, email juliet@ecoshasta.org
URL:https://ecoshasta.org/event/phillips-brothers-mill-tour/
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SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Swim Beach Program At Whiskeytown Lake
DESCRIPTION:Shasta Environmental Alliance is proudly participating in Whiskeytown’s Adopt-A-Swim Beach clean-up program\, and we invite you to join us in showing our beloved recreation park some TLC. We have committed to at least one morning during each of the summer months to roll up our sleeves\, put on some gloves and clean up our adopted swim beach. We hope you’ll join us in our efforts to provide safe clean beaches for summer recreating. Donuts may be involved! \nAll materials will be supplied by WNRA\, all we have to do is show up with our can-do attitude. To volunteer please fill out this FORM. \nFor questions contact juliet@ecoshasta.org
URL:https://ecoshasta.org/event/adopt-a-swim-beach-program-at-whiskeytown-lake/
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SUMMARY:The Extraordinary Caterpillar
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 12\, 2026 \nTime: 2pm-4pm (Doors open at 1:30) \nLocation: Riverfront Playhouse\, 1950 California Street\, Redding\, CA \nCost: FREE with suggested donation \n**Seating is limited and you MUST register HERE to reserve a seat. \nLooking for a fun family event to escape the summer heat? Join us in an exploration of  nature’s tiniest superheroes. \nWe’re hosting a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar\, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems. \nWatch the trailer here! https://vimeo.com/1117213704 \nFrom blooming meadows to city parks and backyard gardens\, this inspiring film celebrates the magic of nature while showing families practical ways to make a difference. \nAlong the way\, you’ll see the groundbreaking work of The Caterpillar Lab\, entomologist David Wagner\, and Doug Tallamy\, co-founder of Homegrown National Park. \nDoors open at 1:30pm. Come early to explore information from local environmental organizations. After the film we encourage you to stick around for a Q&A session with local experts.
URL:https://ecoshasta.org/event/the-extraordinary-caterpillar/
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SUMMARY:California Biodiversity Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by our friends at Western Shasta RCD & Shasta Conservation Fund: \nCelebrate all of California’s amazing living things together with crafts and activities\, presentations by local organizations\, and informational booths. \n\nFor all ages!\nMake a bird or bee house!\nContribute cool observations to iNaturalist!\nTry your hand at becoming a pollinator!\nLearn how YOU can make a difference to protect the species that make our state so special!
URL:https://ecoshasta.org/event/california-biodiversity-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:California Biodiversity Day Bioblitz and Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:September 5 -13 is California Biodiversity Week! This celebratory week is set aside by the California Natural Resource Agency to increase awareness and promote conservation of our state’s incredible diversity of the more-than-human life forms that share this land with us.  \nThis is SEA’s fourth year hosting a bioblitz for the iNaturalist project “Find 30 Species for CA Biodiversity Day” where we go to a local area and observe and document as many species of wild plants\, animals\, and insects as possible\, with the goal to get at least 30 species. Why 30? This is a nod to the state’s initiative to conserve 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030\, known as 30×30 California.  \nThis activity is open to any level of nature knowledge. If you have curiosity for seeing what lives here and a camera or smart phone\, you have the skills needed to participate! \nHow to join and prepare for the event: \n\nRegister with this FORM and agree to the waiver. This puts you on our contact list so we can keep you updated in the event we need to make any changes.\nDownload the iNaturalist app onto your phone and create your account.\nIf you are new to iNaturalist\, explore using the app and check out their FAQs.\n\nAbout Nur Pon Open Space \nNur Pon is a public open space park managed by the City of Redding. It was formerly known as Henderson Open Space\, but in 2021 was renamed Nur Pon\, which means “salmon run” in Winnemem Wintu\,  in conjunction with the creation of a salmon spawning side channel. The trails are mostly flat with an abundance of shade\, and the park features several views of the Sacramento River. Please note that while the park is an off-leash dog park\, we kindly ask that with the exception of service animals\, you leave your dogs at home\, as they may scare off potential wildlife observations.  \nFor any questions please contact juliet@ecoshasta.org
URL:https://ecoshasta.org/event/california-biodiversity-day-bioblitz-and-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Nur Pon Open Space\, 2502 Henderson Road\, Redding
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Hike
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