SEA Clear Creek Cleanup on National Public Lands Day
2024-09-28 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
SEA Clear Creek Cleanup on National Public Lands Day
Clear Creek Gorge Parking lot
Saturday, September 28th, 9 am

Shasta Environmental Alliance will clean up the Clear Creek Trail upstream of the Clear Creek Gorge Parking lot on Saturday, September 28 at 9 am. We will have two crews: one group will be pruning back brush with small electric chain saws and another group will be picking up light trash with grabbers and pruning back any branches growing too close to the trail. There are no known homeless camps along the trail, so this will be an easy cleanup and time to meet some new or old friends.
BLM will have other crews cleaning up the highway and further work on Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve. BLM will provide free t-shirts and a free lunch with dessert by Horesetown after the cleanup. Meet at the Clear Creek Gorge Parking lot on Clear Creek Road at 9 am. Bring gloves, water, closed-toe shoes, and a hat. If you have a lopper, bring one to cut any branches that may be leaning over the trail. You will have to sign a BLM waiver at the trailhead. For more information email david@ecoshasta.org

Redding City Council Candidates Forum
2024-10-01 01:00 - 03:30
Join SEA and other non-profit organizations for the Redding City Council Candidates Forum on Monday, September 30th at 6pm at the Social Hall of the First United Methodist Church, located at 1825 East St., Redding.

This non-partisan forum aims to promote an informed vote by allowing Redding residents to hear directly from City Council candidates about their positions on key issues issues affecting the city that are important to us such as Turtle Bay, the Riverfront Specific Plan, a new Tree Ordinance, Redding’s tree canopy, and river and creek protections.

As non-profit organizations, we will not endorse or oppose any candidates but are committed to encouraging civic engagement and voter education. KKRN and KFOI Radio are cosponsoring the event.

The forum will be recorded and posted on YouTube, allowing broader access to this valuable information.

For more information, please contact David Ledger at david@ecoshasta.org

Some of our co-sponsors:

Keeping Our River Clean: Redding Storm Drain Facility Tour
2024-10-01 18:30 - 19:30
RESCHEDULED:
Keeping Our River Clean: Redding Storm Drain Facility Tour
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
20055 Viking Way, Bldg 3, Redding

Part of the mission of Shasta Environmental Alliance (SEA) is to protect the water of the Sacramento River watershed and an important part of that is making sure water and debris going into the river are free of pollution.

One important part of protecting the river water is ensuring contaminated water and associated items do not enter the Sacramento River, which requires public education and the work of the Storm Water Division of Public Works.

In a SEA-arranged meeting, the Storm Water Management division of the City of Redding Public Works Department oversees the vast storm drain system in Redding and will be explaining everything that goes into the storm drain system and new stringent state laws that will be taking effect in 2025 which will help to keep a lot of plastic and other debris out. After explaining this important but often overlooked utility in the city, staff will present and demonstrate the equipment they use to keep the system operating effectively.

Previously, SEA arranged a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Clear Creek and the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant processing water from Whiskeytown Lake. At this meeting, we will learn another important part of what water actually goes into the Sacramento River through storm drains, how it gets there, and how we can work to make it cleaner.

This will be a brown bag meeting from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the City Corp Yard at 20055 Viking Way, Bldg. 3, Redding, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. If you would like to attend this meeting, please email david@ecoshasta.org or sign up here on here on our meetup site so we know how many to expect.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Revitalize Salmon Habitat
2024-10-11 15:30 - 2024-10-12 21:00
River Partners, in collaboration with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, is restoring 150 acres of floodplain habitat at the confluence of Battle Creek and the Sacramento River, with the first phase starting in fall 2023.

You can volunteer and join in the effort to plant over 30,000 plants to help this restoration effort! Meet October 11th & 12th from 8:30 am – 2 pm at 3778 Gover Rd., Anderson, Calif. If you come to volunteer, please wear close-toed shoes and pants, bring a lunch/water, and bring work gloves and hand trowels if you have them! Also, you will need to fill out THIS waiver before you volunteer (this is different from SEA’s waiver)!

Battle Creek is one of the last streams in California that supports all four runs of Chinook salmon and steelhead. This restoration aims to enhance fish habitat, reduce fragmentation, and support the recovery of endangered species like the Swainson’s hawk, Western yellow-billed cuckoo, and valley elderberry longhorn beetle. Located on the 306-acre Rancho Breisgau Unit, the project is vital for connecting a major wildlife corridor extending from the Sacramento River to the headwaters of Battle Creek in Lassen Volcanic National Park. The second phase will restore an additional 156 acres once funding is secured.

This area, once agricultural land now overtaken by invasive species, offers little wildlife habitat. However, River Partners’ expertise in restoring riparian forests will transform it into a thriving ecosystem, closing a critical gap in the riparian corridor along Lower Battle Creek and the Sacramento River.

Resilient Roots: Tree Selection & Care in the Sun-Drenched Central Valley
2024-10-12 17:00 - 19:00
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
McConnell Arboretum – 1100 Arboretum Dr, Redding
Classroom building adjacent to the nursery
Sign up by clicking here
Presented by Rico Montenegro

Trees are a long-term investment and can be an asset rather than a liability around our homes, our parks, our streets, and our communities when several factors are considered when selecting trees. We will look at and discuss the factors that should be considered when selecting trees for a given site and what cultural factors would be necessary to ensure long-term success as your tree matures. Join Consulting Certified Arborist, Horticulturist, and Pest Control Advisor Rico Montenegro, and former Chief Arborist for the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation as he shares his expertise about tree selection for hot and drought-plagued Shasta County and surrounding areas.
There will be a nominal fee for this class.

California Rangelands: Measuring Their Environmental Importance
2024-10-17 01:00 - 02:30
California Rangelands: Measuring Their Environmental Importance
Wednesday, October 16th, 6 pm
Redding Library Community Room

Rangeland Monitoring Network: Measuring Soil, Plant, and Wildlife Habitat Health on California Rangelands
Alicia Herrera, an ecologist with Point Blue Conservation Science, will present a talk on Point Blue’s Rangeland Monitoring Network (RMN) which seeks to understand and measure the ecological function of rangelands and work cooperatively with land managers across California. Alicia will present results from RMN monitoring efforts and discuss principles and stewardship of soil, plant, and wildlife habitat health on rangelands.
“Globally rangelands account for 28% of global land cover and contain primarily grasslands shrubland, and savannah ecosystems, but also include desert, wetlands, and other types of woodland. In California alone rangelands cover approximately 57 million acres with Mediterranean-type grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands accounting for 30% of this estimate. Rangelands are typically found in semiarid and arid regions with relatively less productive soils and or on steep terrain where crop production has historically been restricted.” (From Point Blue website.) There is growing evidence that proper livestock grazing management and associated conservation practices, such as riparian restoration and silvopasture, can benefit native grasses and flowering vernal pool species, manage habitat for birds and wildlife, and maintain or improve soil fertility on rangelands.
Point Blue’s Rangeland Monitoring Network includes over 100 participating ranches across 28 counties in California, including Shasta. Point Blue’s team of Partner Biologists works with rangeland owners to collect standardized ecological data, evaluate the effects of grazing and other conservation practices, and provide information and recommendations to landowners to help guide decisions and enhance the ecological health of rangelands.
Alicia lives in Redding and primarily focuses her work within Shasta County. She serves on the board of directors of the Shasta Land Trust, is an excellent birder, and is a self-proclaimed plant geek.
SEA will be providing refreshments and will also give the latest on the Medicine Lake Highlands (Sattitl) National Monument Campaign, our successful candidates’ forum, potential cooperation with Project Learning Tree for tree planting at schools involving children, and the current state of the proposed new tree ordinance. We hope to have someone from the Pit River Tribe give a brief update on Medicine Lake (Sattitla).

Pilgrim Country Market (benefits SEA and SEACM)
2024-10-19 17:00 - 21:00
Pilgrim Country Market (benefits SEA and SEACM)
Saturday, October 19, 2024
From 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Pilgrim Congregational Church – 2850 Foothill Blvd, Redding
Admission: Free for all!
Step into a world of rustic delights at the Pilgrim Country Market, where the magic of crafts, music, soup, and baked goods come together to create an enchanting experience for all! Join us as we celebrate the richness of local artistry and community spirit in the heart of our beautiful town.
Net proceeds will be divided among two active local non-profits: Southeast Asian Christian Ministry (SEACM) and the Shasta Environmental Alliance.
SEA is delighted and honored that we will be one of the recipients of proceeds from this popular annual event. We were told that the church also wants to become more involved with environmental issues and set up a booth on Earth Day and we are glad to have them on board. SEA will have a table there, so check out this popular event and say hello to us.

Walk Through Proposed 110-acre Development (Quartz Hill area)
2024-11-09 17:30 - 19:00
Walk Through Proposed 110-acre Development
Quartz Hill Area
Saturday, November 9, 9:30 am
This walk will be through a natural area west of Quartz Hill Road that was burned by the Carr Fire and the City of Redding, using HUD money, plans to put in a 110-acre development of homes. The City will build all of the infrastructure and K2 development will buy the lots individually, building homes on them and selling them as the market dictates. To get HUD funding, 51% of the homes must be sold to those making under 80% of the median Redding income.
This will be a nature walk with both bird and plant identification and an educational walk as to how the City is planning to develop the property and the methods it will be using. David Ledger will be the walk leader and we will have a birder to help with bird identification. Most of the walk will be on a fairly level gravel road and some will be on rough terrain, so wear boots and bring water and poles. Rain will cancel but, drizzle or light rain we will still go just be sure to bring an umbrella. If you don’t want to go into the uneven areas, you can easily return to your cars on level ground.
Park at the south end of Spinnaker Drive past Americana Way and near Keel Court. We will walk from there. Please sign up at our Meetup site and sign the waiver here.

Sloppy Joe Trail Hike (West Redding)
2024-11-17 17:30 - 20:00
Sloppy Joe Hike (West Redding)
Sunday, November 17, 2024
9:30am to Noon (approx.)

Come check out one of Redding’s newest trails with new SEA board member Juliet Malik. We will enter from the Country Heights neighborhood and walk a two-mile loop that goes through both riparian and oak woodland habitats. During this naturalist hike we will identify native plants and keep our eyes and ears open for birds, bugs, and other fauna. The trail is moderately hilly with rocky, uneven ground so sturdy shoes and good balance are in order. If significant rainfall has occurred, some shallow creek crossings may be necessary. Bring a snack, water, appropriate outerwear, and binoculars if you want to look for birds. A plant and bird checklist will be provided.

We will meet at the end of Sunglow Drive and walk a short distance down Winter Green Court to the trailhead. To join please sign up at our Meetup website and sign the waiver form so we can contact you if there is a cancellation or any other change in plans. Heavy rain cancels. Contact Juliet for any questions at juliet1320@gmail.com

SEA Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve Hike
2024-12-08 17:30 - 19:30
SEA Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve Hike
Sunday, December 8th at 9:30 am
Join Lisa Ross, SEA member and Preserve board member for a 3 mile winter hike. We will visit some less traveled upper loop trails at Horsetown for views and a look at how plants and wildlife have recovered six years after several fires. Lisa will explain the restoration work that has been done including planting milkweed for Monarch butterflies and other native plants for pollinators and wildlife. This is an easy field trip, but uneven rocky trails require good footwear and balance. Heavy rain cancels. This joint SEA and CNPS field trip is limited to 15 people. To participate signup HERE at the SEA Meetup.com webpage and make sure you sign the waiver on our website. If this event is cancelled or changed, you will be notified via Meetup.com.
Meet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road just west of the Clear Creek pedestrian bridge at 9:30.

NEW YEAR’S DAY FIELD TRIP
2025-01-01 17:30 - 19:30
NEW YEAR’S DAY FIELD TRIP
January 1, 2025, 9:30 am
This is our traditional, annual SEA/California Native Plant Society New Year’s Day hike up the Westside trail hike every year since 2008 although we may have canceled one year during the peak of the Covid outbreak.
This a four-mile out and back hike to “Top of the World” with a 600-foot elevation gain through areas burned by the Carr Fire of which the shrubs have been recovering rapidly. Little will be in bloom, but we will identify the common trees and shrubs as we make our way up the trail. This is not a difficult trail and is suitable for most people that have decent balance and can walk four miles. We usually have 15 to 25 people on this hike and usually have a toast of wine at the top and often one or two people will bring cookies to share.
Limited to 25 people. You must reserve a space at our Meetup.com website and sign a waiver to attend HERE. Directions are at Meetup.com webpage. You must also sign our waiver to attend. For more information contact david@ecoshasta.org. If this event is cancelled or changed, you will be notified via Meetup.com

Battle Creek Field Trip
2025-01-11 17:30 - 20:30
Battle Creek Field Trip
Saturday, January 11, 9:30 am
Sign up for trip: https://forms.gle/Q1Kk77vVCS9P6Jmy6
For this field trip we will head to the Coleman Fish Hatchery and then hike up a paved road to the Coleman hydroelectric Powerhouse and then up a hill to the Coleman Forebay. Walk leader David Ledger will explain some of the restoration work being done and planned dam removals on Battle Creek, an extremely important habitat for salmon and steelhead trout. Two of the dams are no longer functioning but are still impeding fish passage as are some diversion dams and canals.
This will be about a three-mile round trip hike to the Coleman Powerhouse and the Coleman Forebay above it. Most of this trip will be walking on a paved service road to these facilities, part of the walk will be up a fairly steep hill but easy for those in shape. On the way the walk leader will identify some of the early blooming plants as well as trees and shrubs so this outing will be part plant ID and part learning about the important restoration that will be completed.
The entire drive and hike will take about 3 hours. Dogs on leashes are okay, but bring poop bags. For further information contact david@ecoshasta.org
Sign up at: https://forms.gle/Q1Kk77vVCS9P6Jmy6
When you sign up, you will get meet up location information.

Blue Gravel Mine Trail Walk
2025-02-09 18:00 - 20:00
Blue Gravel Mine Trail Walk
Sunday, February 9, 2025, 10am-Noon
SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/oaeEJmqPMdumEHUe7
Join SEA board member and naturalist Juliet Malik on an easy, casual walk along the Blue Gravel Mine Trail in West Redding. This trail is accessible to most as it is paved with gentle slopes, though there is a notable incline on the return trip. It meanders along a tributary of Canyon Creek and hosts abundant native plants and birds. Along with identifying some of these plants and keeping an eye out for some early spring growth, we will explore the environmental history of this stretch of land that once held a city-owned gold mine.
If we walk the entire length of the trail and back it will be 3.5 miles round trip. Dogs on a leash are fine but please pick up after them. To join, please sign up on this form. Once you sign up, you will be emailed the meeting location.
Heavy rain or high winds will cancel.

Boulder Creek Area Walking Field Trip (SEA/CNPS)
2025-02-16 21:30 - 23:30
Sunday, February 16, 2025
1:30 – 3:30 pm
We will send out the meeting location once you sign up (first 15 people)
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/iroeTZQikCrCCzES8

SEA and CNPS will be leading an educational field trip in the Boulder Creek and Churn Creek watersheds in a beautiful natural area in Redding city limits. Walk leader David Ledger will explain the basics of photosynthesis, carbon sequestration, and water transport in trees from the roots to the lops of trees. He will also identify native and non-native plants on this easy two mile walk. No prior science or botany knowledge is required as it will be explained in easy to understand terminology. This field trip will be a two mile walk on flat ground taking about two hours. This is limited to 15 people and you must sign up using this form: https://forms.gle/iroeTZQikCrCCzES8

Bailey Cove Loop Trail Field Trip
2025-03-08 17:00 - 20:00
Bailey Cove Loop Trail
Shasta Lake
Saturday, March 8, 9 am

This will be a beautiful and educational 3-mile walk around a small peninsula that juts out into Shasta Lake with a great variety of plants and different habitats on the loop trail.

It starts out in a mixed conifer forest, blends into a chaparral, and finishes up in a canyon live oak woodland. For this field trip, we will discuss the different slopes and aspects of the trail and how they affect the vegetation. We will also see ferns and discuss their various physical features, reproduction, and where they are in the Tree of Life. This trail is easy for most hikers with a few rough spots. With the warmer weather, plants should be starting to break out in bloom. Dogs are okay if you bring cleanup bags/carry it out. Bring a hat, water, closed-toe shoes, and lunch or a snack.

This walk is limited to 15 people, so to reserve a space and find the meeting place, please sign up via the signup form here: https://forms.gle/A28BfRFo6CCVyEy6A – you must sign up via this form – the meeting location will be emailed to you once you sign up.

For more information, email walk leader David Ledger at david@ecoshasta.org.

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup (Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve)
2025-03-29 16:00 - 19:00
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
Saturday, March 29, 2025 – 9am-12pm
“Meet at the Preserve parking area on Clear Creek Road just west of the Clear Creek bridge at 9 am. We have bags, grabbers and safety vests. Our fun group will clean up trash on the roadside for 2-3 hours. no heavy lifting necessary. Lunch afterwards for volunteers at Carls Jr. Westwood village.”
Adopt a Highway Clean up

INSIDE THE ROTARY SCREW TRAP 101 (HCCP)
2025-04-06 16:00 - 18:00
April 6, 2025
9:00 am – 11:00 am

“Join Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve alongside Fish Biologists from the U.S. 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. USFWS Biologists will lead us down to Clear Creek where we will be able to learn about and observe USFWS rotary screwtrap 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.”

https://horsetownclearcreekpreserve.org/events/inside-the-rotary-screw-trap-101-2/

CLEAR CREEK WILDFLOWERS AND WILD PLANTS (HCCP)
2025-04-12 20:00 - 22:00
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.
