Summer Ranger-led Activities at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Whiskeytown offers a variety of free, family friendly activities throughout the summer.  From kayaking to stargazing, there is something for everyone!  Programs begin June 13 and run through Labor Day weekend.  Reservations are required for the park kayak programs and… Continue Reading

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Waterwise: Goodbye Green Lawns – Establishing Drought-Tolerant Landscape Standards

Because of California’s drought, the days of having bright green lawns may be a thing of the past. This is an issue that we all knew was coming sooner or later. Establishing the design criteria for drought tolerance is an… Continue Reading

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North American Butterfly Association Annual Butterfly Count, June 5 for Big Chico Creek Region, led by Dr. Don Miller

On Friday June 5, nature enthusiasts will gather at 8:30 am at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve just outside of Forest Ranch to conduct the 9th Annual Butterfly Count for the Big Chico Creek Region, Dr. Don Miller tells… Continue Reading

Free Memorial Day Admission to State Parks for Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Personnel

California State Parks will honor men and women who served or are serving in the Armed Forces this Memorial Day by offering free admission at participating state parks on Monday, May 24, 2015. “Offering free admission to our beautiful parks… Continue Reading

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Whiskeytown NRA Ranger Guided Activities Offered On Memorial Day Weekend

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will offer a variety of ranger guided activities during the Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25. Activities will include the ever-popular kayak tours, Whiskeytown Cemetery tour, and the Walk in Time at the… Continue Reading

Turtle Bay Exploration Park to open Wings of Summer: Butterflies!

Turtle Bay Exploration Park will be opening Wings of Summer: Butterflies! again this summer beginning May 2nd. At Butterflies, visitors observe hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. The butterfly house usually consists of up to 32 species of butterflies… Continue Reading