Get out your wiggles and have a ton of fun at Turtle Bay’s Gardens (or Nursery Building if it rains!) Charlie Rabbit features gardening and nature activities for young children, their siblings, parents, and grandparents. Remember to wear your favorite gardening clothes! Free for members | Included with park or garden admission Monthly on the First Saturday 10-11am
Come meet the turtles at Turtle Bay as we celebrate World Turtle Day. Whether in the desert, forest or ocean, turtles are found almost everywhere. This special turtle program will introduce you to the diversity of the turtle world. Also enjoy watching turtle races with a few of our turtle animal ambassadors and see the inside of a turtle shell …
Discover how small squares can create big ideas at Art Lab! Using graph paper as a guide, participants will design pixel-inspired artwork one square at a time. From simple patterns to detailed images, this hands-on activity explores how digital-style art can be created with analog tools. Every person is a creative person! Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just beginning …
Senator K. Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Foundation presents Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show Marvel as an owl flies inches from your head. See a porcupine up close and personal. Watch a raccoon and a fox use their tails to balance and climb. Can you fit into tight spaces like a badger? Join us for a fun-filled, educational wildlife …
599 Fest is a celebration of Northern California’s indie music community, bringing together local bands and artists from Redding and Chico. Spanning three decades of sound, the festival shines a light on the scrappy, creative energy that’s powered both scenes for the past 30 years. Interstate 5 and Highway 99 connect these towns not just geographically, but musically. For years, …
Join educators and volunteers for Family Second Saturday as we explore the many sides of motherhood in the natural world. Through hands-on activities, families will discover how animal and plant mothers care for, protect, teach, and sometimes surprise their young—highlighting the good, the challenges, and everything in between. This engaging program invites all ages to learn about nature through observation, …
It’s a new year, time to create new dreams! Join us as each person creates their own pennant to create a collaborative banner. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just beginning your journey, Art Lab provides the tools and inspiration to create, discover, and innovate. There’s no limit to what you can create at Art Lab! Free for members | …
Get ready to explore the most incredible machine you’ll ever own – your body! Become a biology mechanic for a day as we investigate our bones, test our senses, and discover the amazing science that keeps us alive and moving. Science Saturday is an educational program designed to inspire guests of all ages to explore the natural world and all …
Discover the amazing ways nature uses shapes, patterns, and design! In this hands-on Saturday program, we’ll explore how living things—from tiny insects to towering plants—use shapes to build, grow, and survive. Family Second Saturday is an all-ages educational program which provides fun activities and projects for the whole family to enjoy. Free for members | Included with admission Turtle Bay …
Do you ever wonder what the “koala”fications are to be an amazing animal? This month, explore what makes animals turtle-y awesome! Little Explorers is a weekly educational program for 2 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. This play-based environment encourages children to explore, discover, investigate, and create. Free for members | Included with admission Meets in the Mill Building in Paul …
