Events

Kody Shellhouse, a geologist with the Bureau of Land Management, will take us on a two-mile stroll along old roads and trails near HCCP. Come enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise while you learn about the rocky history of the area. This hike meets at the yellow steel gate, on the south side… Read More »Geology of Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve (HCCP)

Ever wonder what the name of a plant you were looking at along the trail? Or, maybe you have wondered why that plant was growing where it is? Or maybe you’re interested in knowing what functions the plant performs in the ecosystem? We will explore all of these questions on this walk! We will learn… Read More »Plant and Community Ecology Walk

Native plant garden tour of the Matson-Mowder-Howe Celebration Garden at the North Valley Art League Gallery in Caldwell Park. Doug Mandel, a Master Gardener, native plant specialist and founder of Ghost Pine Native Plant Nursery will lead a tour of this garden at Carter House in Caldwell Park on Sunday, April 16 at 1 pm. Doug will… Read More »Native Plant Garden Tour

Be inspired by film! Come watch  Kiss the Ground- a film in which “activists, scientists, farmers, and politicians turn to regenerative agriculture to save the planet’s topsoil, and combat climate change.” Following the film we will have time for discussion and resource sharing. Be a part of the solution!

In conjunction with Earth Day April 22, from 9 am to noon Shasta College Horticultural Program will present “Designing for greywater water reuse in the landscape,” a lecture and demonstration of hooking up your greywater and rainwater to irrigate your garden at the Teen Center in Caldwell Park. Christopher Reamer (ALT Water Systems)  is a Landscape Contractor… Read More »Greywater Demonstration

Shasta Environmental Alliance (SEA) will be hosting an all-ages Earth Day celebration in Caldwell Park on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check out www.seashasta.org for all the details! A variety of organizations, including local environmental groups, will be there teaching children and adults about the importance of our environment. There will also… Read More »Earth Day Festival!

Be inspired by film! Come watch  One Word- Sawalmem- a film “of great power and purpose… an uplifting, internationally-acclaimed, Native-directed short film that’s good for the whole family to watch. The 20-min film is based on one single question: What’s one word from your sacred language that changed your life and that you can offer… Read More »Film: One Word – Sawalmem

McClure Trail Fieldtrip Lassen National Forest April 29, 2023 - 9 am   The McClure Trail is near the Ishi Wilderness area above Paynes Creek and hosts a diversity of plants closer to those commonly found in the Sierra Foothills south into Nevada County. This is a four-mile out-and-back moderate-difficulty trail that traverses different habitats,… Read More »McClure Trail Fieldtrip

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 with you to take some home! Meet at… Read More »Native Plant Identification and Uses

Sacramento River Trail Wildflower and Native Plant Identification Walk (North Side) End of Harlan Drive        Thursday, May 4, 8 am   This wildflower walk on the north Sacramento River Trail will be led by the Shasta Environmental Alliance and the Shasta Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. This is a chance for many of… Read More »Sacramento River Trail Wildflower and Native Plant Identification Walk (North Side)

Clear Creek Greenway: Over 20 years of restoration success Thursday, May 11 at 6 pm IOOF Hall, 1504 Market St., Enter 1433 Butte St. FREE Shasta Environmental Alliance will be presenting a talk on Clear Creek Restoration, by Tricia Bratcher, a biologist with US Fish and Wildlife Service, who has been involved with the restoration of… Read More »Clear Creek Greenway: Over 20 years of restoration success

Sacramento River Trail Native Plant Identification Walk (south side) Thursday, May 25th, 8 am Diestlehorst Bridge Parking lot This native plant walk on the south side of the Sacramento River Trail will be led by the Shasta Environmental Alliance and the Shasta Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. This is a chance for you… Read More »Sacramento River Trail Native Plant Identification Walk (south side)