Native Plant Identification and Uses
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve.
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 will include making a natural poison oak remedy. Bring a jar to take some home.

Butterfly Walk
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve.
Hobbyist lepidopterist Jasmine has an affinity for all things butterflies. She will guide us on a walk to discover species of butterflies at the Preserve. She worked within Turtle Bay’s seasonal butterfly exhibit for two summers, where her knowledge of butterflies grew.
She will be graduating this May with an associates in Natural Sciences then going to Humboldt to get a bachelors in Forest Restoration.
We have close-focusing binoculars for sharing the experience.

Wading into the Water: The Hidden World of Aquatic Insects
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00
Hosted by Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve.
Discover the big role tiny insects play in our aquatic ecosystems and how they survive in a bug-eat-bug world. Join AmeriCorps member Kristina Krajcik from the Western Shasta RCD for a family-friendly day of turning over rocks, wading in the stream, or simply watching from the shore. We’ll spend the day sampling for aquatic invertebrates and explore the mysteries of the underwater world. We will bring extra nets and tools to allow guests, big and small, the opportunity to gather insects.

Phillips Brothers Mill Tour
2026-05-31 09:00 - 14:00
Phillips Brothers Mill Tour
Date: May 31, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Mt. Shasta Mall, near Chase Bank parking lot for carpooling
Sign up: HERE
Cost: $15 per person/ Children are free
We hope you’ll join us for a very special field trip to tour the last fully steam-powered sawmill in the United States located right here in Shasta County! The Phillips Brothers Mill, located in Oak Run, has been operating since 1897 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits on over 900 acres of timberland that has been placed in a conservation easement with the Pacific Forest Trust to ensure this property remains protected and sustainably managed in perpetuity.
The tour will be conducted by the mill’s manager, Gregg Hendrix who has been part of this family owned and operated business since he was a child. Gregg will guide us through the operation from the mill pond through the first cuts of the logs to the finished products of custom-cut lumber and wooden boxes. It will take about two hours and we will have an opportunity to purchase some of their box factory products. Afterwards, we can eat lunch before heading back. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a lunch or snack.
To join this tour you MUST fill out this form as we are limiting this field trip to 30 people. We will meet at Mt. Shasta Mall near Chase Bank to carpool and caravan to the mill. You may prepay via PayPal or bring cash or check the morning of. The full amount of the fee goes to the Phillips Brothers Mill, but we would greatly appreciate any amount above that price to support our mission to protect our local environment through stewardship, education, and advocacy.
For any questions, email juliet@ecoshasta.org

Adopt-A-Swim Beach Program At Whiskeytown Lake
2026-06-07 08:00 - 10:00
Shasta Environmental Alliance is proudly participating in Whiskeytown’s Adopt-A-Swim Beach clean-up program, and we invite you to join us in showing our beloved recreation park some TLC. We have committed to at least one morning during each of the summer months to roll up our sleeves, put on some gloves and clean up our adopted swim beach. We hope you’ll join us in our efforts to provide safe clean beaches for summer recreating. Donuts may be involved!
All materials will be supplied by WNRA, all we have to do is show up with our can-do attitude. To volunteer please fill out this FORM.
For questions contact juliet@ecoshasta.org

The Extraordinary Caterpillar
2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:00
Date: July 12, 2026
Time: 2pm-4pm (Doors open at 1:30)
Location: Riverfront Playhouse, 1950 California Street, Redding, CA
Cost: FREE with suggested donation
**Seating is limited and you MUST register HERE to reserve a seat.
Looking for a fun family event to escape the summer heat? Join us in an exploration of nature’s tiniest superheroes.
We’re hosting a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems.
Watch the trailer here! https://vimeo.com/1117213704
From blooming meadows to city parks and backyard gardens, this inspiring film celebrates the magic of nature while showing families practical ways to make a difference.
Along the way, you’ll see the groundbreaking work of The Caterpillar Lab, entomologist David Wagner, and Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park.
Doors open at 1:30pm. Come early to explore information from local environmental organizations. After the film we encourage you to stick around for a Q&A session with local experts.
