CLEAR CREEK WILDFLOWERS AND WILD PLANTS (HCCP)
2025-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
April 12, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

“Come walk with David Ledger from the Native Plant Society and Shasta Environment Alliance. Enjoy the beauty of blooming wildflowers, the stimulation of a walk in the country, and learn about plants and nature. This will be a great afternoon educational topic. David is very knowledgeable about plants in our area.”

https://horsetownclearcreekpreserve.org/events/clear-creek-wildflowers-and-wild-plants-2/

Sloppy Joe Hike: Spring Edition!
2025-04-13 16:00 - 19:00
Sloppy Joe Hike: Spring Edition!
Sunday, April 13, 2025, 9 am – Noon
Join SEA hike leader Juliet Malik for a spring hike on one of Redding’s newest trails. We will walk a different route than the one we took on the November trip and explore the bounty of spring green and blooms along the seasonal creek before winding our way up the ridge through the oak woodland to note emerging understory wildflowers. Along with spring plant growth comes of course, all the wildlife that depend on it! We will keep our eyes and ears open for the many birds, butterflies, bees, frogs, and other critters inhabiting this beautiful place.
This trip will cover about 3 to 3.5 miles round trip and take about 2-3 hours. Stream crossings now have sturdy bridges, but if there has been recent rainfall, the trail may truly be “sloppy,” so wear appropriate shoes. Some sections are steep, rocky, and uneven, so good balance is required, and poles are always a good idea. And, of course, remember sunscreen and water and a snack if you desire.
To join, please sign up via THIS FORM so we can contact you if there is a change in plans. The meeting location will be sent once you fill out the form. Contact juliet@ecoshasta.org for any questions.

2025 Redding Earth Day Festival
2025-04-19 18:00 - 23:00
Join us for the 2025 Redding Earth Day Festival at Caldwell Park on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free!

We will have many children’s activities and games in addition to live music and food vendors. There will also be many educational booths for adults as well! This is a free, family-friendly event so we hope you’ll join us!

There will be free and secure bike parking and, in the spirit of Earth Day, Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) will be offering rides on all routes free all day, making it easier for the community to participate in the Earth Day festivities at Caldwell Park.

Bioblitz Walk: Whiskeytown NRA
2025-04-26 16:00 - 20:00
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9 am – TBD at Whiskeytown National Recreational Area
During this first walk, participants will be guided on two or more short trail sections to observe the incredible biodiversity of this locally treasured park. Stay tuned for more information and details! We estimate that this event will last about 4 hours, including travel and a brief snack/lunch break. Be prepared to walk on potentially steep, uneven, rocky, and/or muddy trails. Bring water, sunscreen, and a snack or lunch. Please leave dogs at home as they might scare away potential wildlife observations.
To join, please sign up using THIS FORM so we can contact you with updates or any change in plans. The meeting location will be sent once you fill out the form. Contact juliet@ecoshasta.org for any questions.
City Nature Challenge Bioblitz Walks
Shasta Environmental Alliance hike leader Juliet Malik is excited to co-host two iNaturalist Bioblitz walks with local naturalist/birdwatcher Ross Schaefer for the Shasta County City Nature Challenge event between April 25 – April 28. A bioblitz is a community science activity and is defined as “a communal effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible.” Scientists all over the world use this data for research and conservation. This is the first time Shasta County has had an official project for the City Nature Challenge since its inception in 2016.
If you are asking if this is something you can do, the answer is yes!
To participate:

Join one or both of the events (use the form for each individual event)
Download the iNaturalist app on your mobile device, create an account, and familiarize yourself with how it works. Check out this page for tutorials.
Bring a camera –a cell phone works great and makes uploading observations easy. Cameras with telephoto lenses are great for capturing birds.

Bioblitz Walk: Sacramento River
2025-04-27 16:00 - 20:00
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 9 am – 11 am at Sacramento River Southside Trail
This second walk will follow the easily accessed paved trail on the south side of the Sacramento river and will highlight the abundant biodiversity that can exist in an urban environment. A previous bioblitz walk on this trail yielded numerous observations of native plants, fungi, birds, insects, reptiles, and arachnids. There is much to observe on this popular trail, and participants will surely not be disappointed.
To join, please sign up via THIS FORM so we can contact you with updates or any change in plans. The meeting location will be sent once you fill out the form. Contact juliet@ecoshasta.org for any questions.
City Nature Challenge Bioblitz Walks
Shasta Environmental Alliance hike leader Juliet Malik is excited to co-host two iNaturalist Bioblitz walks with local naturalist/birdwatcher Ross Schaefer for the Shasta County City Nature Challenge event between April 25 – April 28. A bioblitz is a community science activity and is defined as “a communal effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible.” Scientists all over the world use this data for research and conservation. This is the first time Shasta County has had an official project for the City Nature Challenge since its inception in 2016.
If you are asking if this is something you can do, the answer is yes!
To participate:

Join one or both of the events (use the form for each individual event)
Download the iNaturalist app on your mobile device, create an account, and familiarize yourself with how it works. Check out this page for tutorials.
Bring a camera –a cell phone works great and makes uploading observations easy. Cameras with telephoto lenses are great for capturing birds.

NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND USES (HCCP)
2025-04-27 20:00 - 22:00
April 27, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join 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 includes making a natural poison oak remedy. Bring a jar – take some home.

https://horsetownclearcreekpreserve.org/events/native-plant-identification-and-uses-2/

Oak Woodland Meet and Greet (Redding)
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00
Summer heat is coming for us so let’s take a shady morning walk to discover and discuss the numerous and wondrous ways our beautiful oak trees contribute to a rich tapestry of life. From the water-loving valley oaks to the heat-loving blue oaks, these woodlands support more living organisms than any other terrestrial ecosystem in California. Shasta Environmental Alliance’s hike leader and naturalist, Juliet Malik will guide you on this walk to observe and discuss both plant and animal residents of the oak community. From the raucous acorn woodpecker and impertinent California ground squirrel to the ubiquitous manzanita and poison oak, there is no shortage of “did you know” facts Juliet can throw at you!
This is a flat 1.3-mile loop trail located in Redding and features ample shade (thank you oaks!!). Dogs on a leash are allowed. We will get started at 8am to avoid the heat, but please bring water to stay hydrated. The meeting location and subsequent updates will be provided only to those who sign up using this form.
Have questions? Please contact juliet@ecoshasta.org.

Spring Hill Trail Field Trip (Mt. Shasta)
2025-06-29 15:00 - 21:30
Come join SEA hike leader Juliet Malik to get out of the valley heat and head up to Mt. Shasta for some cooler mountain air! The moderately difficult Spring Hill Trail is an out and back route totaling about 3.25 miles with an elevation gain of 650 feet from the trailhead to the top. It winds through a mixed conifer forest and hosts several stopping points with fantastic views of the mountain and surrounding area. We’ll be on the lookout for blooming plants and anything else that sparks our curiosity. Pack a lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen, and hiking poles if you use them. Juliet encourages and will organize carpooling.
To attend this field trip you must you must fill out this form and agree to the waiver. Only those who have filled out the form will receive notice of cancellation or change of plans should that be necessary.
We will meet at 8am at the Mt. Shasta Mall near Chase Bank to organize carpools. Reach out to juliet@ecoshasta.org if you have any questions.

Nature Journaling at Manzanita Lake
2025-07-20 15:00 - 22:00
This month Shasta Environmental Alliance’s hike leader, Juliet Malik, is excited to partner with Heather Bortolussi from Western Shasta Resource Conservation District to offer a relaxing and restorative practice for connecting with nature. Heather is the GrizzlyCorps fellow serving with the RCD who is excited to share with you the wonders of nature journaling and its necessity in the face of a rapidly changing world.
Join Juliet and Heather on July 20th as they head up to Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park to explore nature journaling and its many benefits amidst the yellow pine forest near the lake’s edge. This activity is open to everybody young and old (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) and requires no previous drawing experience. It is recommended to bring a pencil and a sketchbook, but you are welcome to bring any other art supplies you enjoy using. Heather will provide an assortment of materials as well, for all to share.
This activity is all about slowing down and checking in with ourselves, with nature and hopefully with each other. When we slow down we can begin to let go of the angst often present in our daily lives and behold the beauty and wonder all around us. Other activities may include a short walk, sniffing the Jeffrey pines for their delicious vanilla/butterscotch scent, and zine making. Bring a lunch, water, hat and sunscreen, but most importantly bring your curiosity!
Please note that there is an entrance fee at LVNP of $30 per vehicle, unless you have an annual pass. We encourage those with passes to carpool with those who don’t to keep this activity accessible for all.
To register for this event and get on our contact list for updates, carpooling information and further details please fill out this form and agree to the waiver.
For any questions contact juliet@ecoshasta.org

Celebrate California Biodiversity Days at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
2025-09-14 16:00 - 19:00
Shasta Environmental Alliance is pleased to host its 3rd annual BioBlitz event to celebrate California Biodiversity Days. Join SEA Board Member Juliet Malik and fellow California Naturalist Holly White-Wolfe at Whiskeytown for a day observing and documenting the many plants, fungi, animals, and insects that call this national recreation area home via an iNaturalist BioBlitz.
We welcome people of all ages to come out and help us reach a goal of finding at least 30 species in honor of California’s 30×30 initiative to conserve 30% of California lands and coastal waters by 2030 through collaborative action. Have fun learning how to identify the life around you while helping to steward and protect California biodiversity!
By joining this challenge you are participating in citizen science, and observations you make in our region will be counted towards a state-wide goal of mapping at least 30 species. Your observations are applied to understand biodiversity, track its changes over time, and direct conservation actions.
Expect to walk at least 2 miles. Wear hiking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, and bring plenty of water and a lunch for after. The trail is rated as moderate, has a steady incline and the terrain is uneven. We will return to the picnic area near the trailhead by 11:30 for a lunch break and group discussion of what we observed and were able to identify.
Please no dogs except service dogs on a leash–this helps us better observe living creatures.
Prepare for the event:

REQUIRED: Register for the event and sign the waiver form here. (Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Download the app on your phone and click “Join” to sign up for free. Start here
Familiarize yourself with how it works. Check out this page for tutorials.
Join the CA Biodiversity Week Challenge 2025 so that all your observations will be included in the project.
We’ll submit nature observations during our event and discuss how to upload them later.
Optional: a camera with a telephoto lens for capturing birds

Learn more about California Biodiversity Week events here.
Any questions? Contact juliet@ecoshasta.org

Families in the Forest
2025-10-26 17:00 - 19:00
Local gnome and nature guide.
Join SEA volunteers Holly White-Wolfe and Juliet Malik—California Naturalists —for a special educational outing designed for families with young children. The event is designed for children, their siblings, parents, grandparents or other caregivers to enjoy together.
We’ll explore the benefits of time in nature by stimulating our senses with sights, sounds, scents, and other soothing qualities of the natural world. Studies suggest that just two hours per week in nature is linked to better health and well-being. Nature can help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and boost overall well-being.
We’ll take a break for story time on our picnic blankets. Our special guest, a local gnome, will share how to identify local mountains, waters, and plants. He’ll guide us through how we can start to notice more together.
Come along with us while we build a sense of belonging to a community that cares for its ecosystem.
Event Details:
Please no dogs except service dogs on a leash–this helps us better observe living creatures.
Walking will be on mostly flat surfaces in easy-to-hike terrain. Surfaces may be uneven, so hiking boots or closed-toe walking shoes are recommended.
Prepare for the event:

REQUIRED: Register for the event and sign the waiver form here. (Children must be accompanied by an adult. A registration form is needed for each adult and child.)
Please bring a picnic blanket, water, and a snack.
Wear layers of clothing, a hat, and walking shoes (close-toed).

Learn more about the benefits of “forest bathing” (intentionally spending time in nature) here.
Any questions? Contact juliet@ecoshasta.org

Wildfire: Friend or Foe?
2025-11-25 02:00 - 04:00
Shasta Environmental Alliance invites you to a free presentation about California’s relationship to fire on November 24, 2025. Kalyn Nash from Western Shasta Resource Conservation District will take us on a journey through California’s historic fire regimes, the ecological need for fire, and the ways in which humans impact these fire regimes. The second part of the presentation will be covered by members from Native Roots Network to teach us about the Indigenous relationship to fire and the cultural and ecological significance of Native burning practices. The discussion will wrap up with home hardening suggestions and the opportunity to ask questions. We hope you will join us in this opportunity to have a deeper understanding of living with wildfire.
An RSVP on Facebook or Meetup is preferred but not required to attend.
For any questions contact juliet@ecoshasta.org

Cloverdale Loop Nature Hike
2026-01-04 18:00 - 19:30
Let’s start the new year off right by getting out on the trails to connect to nature and to one another. The Cloverdale Loop Trail is part of BLM’s Clear Creek Greenway’s trail system. It is considered easy for most, but there are some short steep sections with uneven footing so prepare accordingly. The loop is 1.73 miles and features a short jaunt to a vista point where we can pause to take in the view and if we feel compelled to do so, share some environmental intentions we have for the coming year.
Please come prepared with water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear, hiking poles, snack, and anything else you like to use to observe nature, i.e. binoculars, hand lens, etc.
Severe weather cancels. Please fill out this form to sign our waiver and be added to the contact list for updates.
For questions, email juliet@ecoshasta.org.

There is No Planet B Book Club
2026-02-08 22:00 - 23:30
We hope you will join us for the first meeting of the There is No Planet B Book Club on February 8, 2026, at 2pm! With an objective to facilitate meaningful conversation and build connection to community, this club will focus on books that help us imagine more hopeful climate futures. Our first book is Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s What If We Get It Right? Our meeting location will be determined by how many people sign up, so if you are interested please fill out this brief form. For questions, email juliet@ecoshasta.org

There is No Planet B Book Club
2026-02-22 22:00 - 2026-02-23 00:00
Our exploration of Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s What If We Get It Right? continues on February 22 from 2pm-4pm! Join us for conversations about what’s possible, biophilia, nature as teacher, reworking food systems, design justice and surely much more. To receive meeting details and additional resources please join our TINPB book club contact list or contact juliet@ecoshasta.org.

Battle Creek Wildlife Area Naturalist Walk
2026-03-01 18:00 - 20:00
Join naturalist Juliet Malik and environmental scientist Stacey Alexander for an easy 4-mile walk along the Oak Tree Trail in the Battle Creek Wildlife Area. Juliet will talk about riparian habitats and all the cool perks they offer like biodiversity, clean water, and cooler temperatures –in case being beautiful and abundant with flora and fauna isn’t enough for you! Stacey will fill us in about the critical importance of Battle Creek to endangered winter run salmon and the upcoming restoration projects to give these incredible endemic species the best chance to keep gracing us with their presence.
Please come prepared with water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear, hiking poles, snack, and anything else you like to use to observe nature, i.e. binoculars, hand lens, etc.
Severe weather cancels. Please fill out this form to sign our waiver and be added to the contact list for updates.For any questions, email juliet@ecoshasta.org.

Practicing Curiosity Through Nature Journaling
2026-03-14 17:00 - 19:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve.
Join Heather Bortolussi, a Grizzly Corps fellow with the Western Shasta RCD, for a nature journaling outing at Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve! No prior nature journaling or art experience is necessary— just an open mind and a willingness to be curious in the outdoors. We’ll learn how to nature journal while exploring the preserve and using this tool to deepen our understanding and connection with the world around us. Please bring something to write or draw with.

Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up
2026-03-21 16:00 - 19:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
Meet at the HCCP Parking area. Volunteers will clean up a stretch of Clear Creek Road around the Preserve for 2-3 hours. We provide vests for visibility, tools for pick up and garbage bags. Please bring gloves and sturdy shoes. Lunch/snacks on us afterwards at Carl’s Jr in Westwood Village. Heavy rain cancels.

Spring Hike at Upper Salt Creek
2026-03-22 16:00 - 18:00
Spring is here and that means wildflowers are emerging to shake off the doldrums of winter. Join California Naturalist Juliet Malik for a walk along the Upper Salt Creek Trail to observe and identify flowering plants. We will also talk about the pollinators that choose these flowers and why. So grab your hiking essentials and join us for some nerdy, nature-loving time together!
This is an easy out-and-back trail for most. Round trip is about 3 miles with approximately 100ft in elevation gain. We will meet at the trailhead where Valparaiso Way meets Lower Springs Road. The parking lot is very small so please consider carpooling with friends.
Please come prepared with water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear, hiking poles if desired, a snack, and anything else you like to use to observe nature, i.e. binoculars, hand lens, etc.
Severe weather cancels. Please fill out this form to sign our waiver and be added to the contact list for updates.
For any questions, email juliet@ecoshasta.org.

Families in the Forest
2026-03-28 17:00 - 19:00
Join SEA volunteers Holly White-Wolfe and Juliet Malik—California Naturalists —for a special educational outing designed for families with young children. The event is designed for children, their siblings, parents, grandparents or other caregivers to enjoy together.
We’ll explore the benefits of time in nature by stimulating our senses with sights, sounds, scents, and other soothing qualities of the natural world. Studies suggest that just two hours per week in nature is linked to better health and well-being (Weir, 2020). Nature can help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and boost overall well-being (Grinde and Patil, 2009).
We’ll take a break for story time on our picnic blankets. Our special guest, a local gnome, will share how to identify local mountains, waters, and plants. He’ll guide us through how we can start to notice more together.
Come along with us while we build a sense of belonging to a community that cares for its ecosystem.
Event Details:
Please no dogs except service dogs on a leash–this helps us better observe living creatures.
Walking will be on mostly flat surfaces in easy-to-hike terrain. Surfaces may be uneven, so hiking boots or closed-toe walking shoes are recommended.
Event will be cancelled in the event of a storm.
Prepare for the event:

REQUIRED: Register for the event and sign the waiver form here. (Children must be accompanied by an adult. A registration form is needed for each adult and child.)
Please bring a picnic blanket, water, and a snack.
Wear layers of clothing, a hat, and walking shoes (close-toed).

Learn more about the benefits of “forest bathing” (intentionally spending time in nature) here.
Any questions? Contact juliet@ecoshasta.org

Free for All ~ Thing Swap
2026-03-29 16:00 - 19:00
Join the Shasta Environmental Alliance and the Western Shasta Resource Conservation District for a lively “Free for All ~ Thing Swap”—a morning of sharing, treasure‑hunting, and community connection. Bring gently used items you no longer need, set them out for others to enjoy, and browse the tables to see what useful or delightful things you might take home.
Thing swaps are a simple, joyful way to care for our ecosystem by reducing consumption, extending the life of everyday items, and keeping usable goods out of the landfill. They also strengthen community ties—every shared object becomes a small act of generosity that helps neighbors meet neighbors.
Event Details
You may place your giveaway items on the tables provided or bring your own. Please label any personal tables as “not part of swap” so they return to their owners at the end of the event.
Participants are responsible for removing any unclaimed items they brought. Event organizers cannot provide disposal or cleanup services.
After you’ve finished setting out and collecting items, stay to enjoy informal community activities—games, raffles, and opportunities to connect with others who care about reducing waste and building a resilient local community.
Please, no pets except service dogs on a leash.

**Parking is limited near the WSRCD building, so carpooling is encouraged.**
Prepare for the Event

Clean out your garage, shed, and closets. Look for items you haven’t used in a year, things that feel like clutter, or items someone else could put to good use. Unused seed packets, extra garden tools, plastic pots, bikes, skates, camping gear, kitchen items, books, art supplies—almost anything can find a new home.
Pack your items for easy transport. Bring boxes or bags you can carry from the unloading area to the tables, which may be a few hundred feet away.
Label items that are not part of the swap. Mark tarps, tables, boxes, or other containers you plan to take home.
Bring a bag or box for treasures you collect. Label it with your name so others know your gathered items are no longer available for swapping.

Any questions? Contact ren@ecoshasta.org

Clear Creek Wildflowers and Wild Plants
2026-04-04 17:00 - 19:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
Walk with David Ledger from the Native Plant Society and Sierra Club. Enjoy the beauty of blooming wildflowers. David will explain the various botanical features of flowers using roadside flowering weeds and teach participants about the features of 2 or 3 plant families with handouts describing them. Then we will go on a short walk in the Horsetown Preserve and identify a few members of the plant families we learned as well as other wildflowers, shrubs and trees.

Geology Walk
2026-04-11 17:00 - 19:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
Kody Shellhouse, a geologist with the Bureau of Land Management, will take us on an easy two-mile stroll along old roads and trails near Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve. That will give us the opportunity to discuss Cretaceous geology and the mining history of the area.
* * * This hike meets at the yellow steel gate, on the south side of Clear Creek Road, about 6 miles west of highway 273. (1 mile east of HCCP parking area.)

Sloppy Joe Naturalist Hike
2026-04-12 16:00 - 19:00
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: 9am – 12pm
Where: Intersection of Sunglow Dr and Winter Green Ct
Sign Up HERE
Join naturalists Juliet Malik and Ren Redlich for a plant and wildlife identification hike along Sloppy Joe and other connected trails. We will explore both riparian and oak woodland habitats that support a number of native woody plants, wildflowers, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. With the Shasta County City Nature Challenge coming up at the end of the month (April 24-27), we will offer guidance and demonstrations on how to make iNaturalist observations to any who are interested.
This field trip will cover about 3 miles depending on our route. Most stream crossings have bridges, but if there has been recent rainfall, the trail may truly be “sloppy,” so wear appropriate shoes. The trail crosses over a couple of ridges and some trail sections are steep, rocky, and uneven.
Please come prepared with water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear, hiking poles if desired, a snack, and anything else you like to use to observe nature, i.e. binoculars, hand lens, etc. If you are interested in making iNaturalist observations on this hike you can get prepared by downloading the app on your phone and creating your account.
*Only service dogs on a leash please. This is a narrow trail that is popular with mountain bikers too.
Severe weather cancels. Please fill out this form to sign our waiver and be added to the contact list for updates.For any questions, email juliet@ecoshasta.org.

Gold Rush History Walk
2026-04-12 17:00 - 19:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
The community of Horsetown was established near the second major gold discovery in California at Reading’s Bar on Clear Creek during the gold rush of 1849. Enjoy a pleasant spring walk with a view of that site with Preserve Board Member Cathy Scott. Learn about our local gold rush history and Horsetown. Bring some friends and walking shoes.

Wild Trout and Fly Fishing in Clear Creek
2026-04-19 17:00 - 19:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve.
Join local angler Mark Clausen as he discusses fly fishing and watch from the beach as he demonstrates the technique of casting a fly on beautiful Clear Creek. He will share facts about wild trout on Clear Creek and some of the equipment used on the sport. Mark has been tying his own flies and fishing this stretch of creek for many years. NOT limited to fisherman.

Moth Party ~ Lightsheeting Event
2026-04-25 04:00 - 06:00
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 9pm – 11pm
RSVP HERE
You’re invited to the Moth Party! What is a moth party? Well, if you shine a bright light at a white sheet… this is heaven for moths and other insects. This strategy makes it easier for us to photograph creatures that are usually fluttering about, making for blurry pictures.
Our Goal:
Attract and photograph moths and other insect species to record for the Shasta County City Nature Challenge.
What is the City Nature Challenge?
Each year, various counties and cities participate in recording observations of wildlife in the iNaturalist app in order to document biodiversity in specific areas. This is a world-wide project that encourages the average person to look at nature around them and report back on what they see. Do you need to be a scientist or an expert to take part in this Challenge? Absolutely not! All you need is a phone, the iNaturalist app, and curiosity.
Why a Moth Party?
When you think of “Pollinators” you probably picture colorful butterflies or buzzing bees. But did you know that on a global scale, there are twice as many species of pollinating moths as there are bees, and six times as many pollinating moth species as butterflies? While most creatures are asleep, moths work the night-shift, which is why they are often overlooked. If this didn’t convince you, they are also very cute and fuzzy and nice to look at!
Please RSVP for location and event details
*Note: this event will be held in a more remote location than the light-polluted city center in order to encourage a more successful turnout (of insects)
For any questions, contact ren@ecoshasta.org

Salmon Monitoring on Clear Creek
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve.
Join Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve alongside Fish Biologists from the US. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to learn more about their juvenile salmon conservation and monitoring projects in our area. This is a family friendly event where you can view USFWS rotary screw trap operations on Clear Creek, a project that helps track and monitor populations of our local Chinook Salmon. We’ll start at the China Garden Trailhead. USFWS will then lead us down to Clear Creek where we will be able to learn about and observe USFWS rotary screw trap and juvenile fish handling operations, conservation and monitoring of Chinook Salmon and steelhead trout, as well as restoration and management efforts happening within the watershed.
This hike meets at the China Garden Trailhead, (the first BLM trailhead on Clear Creek Road from highway 273).

Whiskeytown City Nature Challenge Bioblitz Event
2026-04-26 16:00 - 19:00
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 9am – 12pm (Carpool meeting time is 8:15am at the Grocery Outlet on Eureka Way)
Where: Crystal Creek Water Ditch Trail
Sign Up HERE
***Please note that trailhead parking is limited so we are organizing a carpool.***
Shasta 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.
What:
The 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.
Why:
Participating 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.
How:
We 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.
Who:
Anyone! All that is needed is a mobile phone with the iNaturalist app downloaded onto it.
To Participate:

Sign up HERE
Download iNaturalist onto your mobile phone and create an account.
Familiarize yourself with how iNaturalist works. Check out this page for tutorials.
Bring your hiking essentials including water, sun/rain protection, and a snack.

If 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.

Native Plant Identification and Uses
2026-05-03 20:00 - 22:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve.
Join 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.
