Events
We also offer environmental educational programs to regional k-6 classes, for more information see our field trips page. Chico Creek Nature Center Hours of Operation Tuesday through Saturday - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday - Noon - 4 p.m.
Closed on Mondays Lost Arboretum WalkDate: 2/7/2010 Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Contact: Chico Creek Nature Center Contact Info: 891-4671 In 1888, the Bidwells gave 29 acres to the California State Board of Forestry for a plant introduction and nursery field station. Dozens of the original trees and shrubs still exist around the Nature Center and along the World of Trees Nature Trail. Wes Dempsey, CSU-Chico Botany Professor Emeritus, will lead this leisurely stroll, which will identify and discuss the many remaining specimens (about 65 species) now over 100 years old. These include Burr Oak, Portuguese and Italian Cypresses, Strawberry Tree, Scots and Coulter Pines, and a 4-acre grove of Cork Oaks. This free field trip is geared for adults and is an easy tour that will depart from The Nature Center. Please call us at 891-4671 to pre-register. Heavy rain cancels event. Chico Creek Nature Center Clean Up DayDate: 2/13/2010 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Exhibits will be installed in the CCNC\'s new building later this month. Help to prepare for the exhibits arrival by cleaning inside the building or by making the grounds ready for the grand opening in late March. Come anytime between 10 am and 3 pm. Sponsored by Friends of Bidwell Park. Call 892-1666 for more information.
“Feathers, Beaks, and Funny Feet” Preschool WorkshopDate: 2/24/2010 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Contact Info: (530) 891-4671, naturecenter@chico.com “Feathers, Beaks, and Funny Feet” • Wednesday, February 24, 10:00-11:00a
Birds are some of our most easily seen wildlife, coming to visit our own backyards. Why are there so many kinds of birds? Why so many shapes and sizes of beaks? Why all those funny feet? In this program, we’ll answer those questions, take a walk in beautiful Bidwell Park , make a heron beak mask, and meet one of the Nature Center’s friendly animals. Preschool workshops are designed for children 3-5 years old. The cost is $10 per child. Space is limited to 15 children. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Please call us at 891-4671 or visit our website: www.bidwellpark.org to register and for more information.
Yahi Group Sierra Club Upper Park HikeDate: 2/28/2010 Time: 9 AM Yahi Group of the Sierra Club - Upper Bidwell Park Hike (grade 2, class A). Hike from 5-Mile into Upper Park and then join the beautiful Yahi Trail along Big Chico Creek. Bring lunch, water and shoes with good tread. Round-trip distance of about 5-7 miles. Meet at 5-Mile parking area at 9AM. Rain cancels. Leader: Jeanne, 899-9980.
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Pre-registration is required for all of our events unless otherwise specified. If an event is canceled due to weather or other circumstances, we will make every effort to reschedule the event at a later date.