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SUMMARY:Lightning Canyon Ranch Field Trip (hosted by Shasta Birding Society)
DESCRIPTION:Shasta Birding Society will be hosting a field trip on Saturday\, April 6th from 6 am to 12 pm to the Lightning Canyon Ranch\, a private 2\,205-acre property located at Lakehead overlooking Shasta Lake. This will be a half-day trip in rugged terrain targeting mid-elevation forest species. The land owner’s local representative will give an outline of the rich history of the property from Native American use\, conservation via the Pacific Forest Trust\, and the 2021 Salt Fire to current and planned uses.  Attendees will then take a 1-2 mile birding hike along rugged logging and fire roads culminating with lunch (please bring your own) at a hunter’s camp area. There are no bathroom facilities\, wear layers of clothing and stout hiking boots\, bring water and lunch\, also trekking poles\, bear spray and/or whistle if you have them. Be also alert for poison oak\, rattlesnakes\, bear\, and mountain lion. \nCarpooling with high clearance AWD/4WD vehicles due to limited parking and unpaved access roads. If you are interested\, please contact webmaster@shastabirdingsociety.org to register and participate in the trip\, receive detailed directions\, eBird protocols\, and obtain trip waivers to be signed and returned at least 5 days prior to the trip. \nPersistent rain/snow prior to or the day of will cancel the trip due to unpaved road conditions.
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/lightning-canyon-ranch-field-trip-hosted-by-shasta-birding-society/
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SUMMARY:Cloverdale Waterfalls (Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve)
DESCRIPTION:April 6 (Sat.) 10 a.m. – “CLOVERDALE WATERFALLS”  \nWith a generous gift from Mother Nature in the way of rain\, we are thrilled to put on a special hike this spring.  Ryan Morris\, new HCCP Board member\, will lead us north from the HCCP Parking area on BLM trails to enjoy not one\, but two waterfalls and wonderful views of the Clear Creek canyon.  Bring some friends\, walking shoes\, and water– a moderate walk of 2 to 3 hours!
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/cloverdale-waterfalls-horsetown-clear-creek-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T153000
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SUMMARY:Clear Creek Wildflowers and Wild Plants (Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve)
DESCRIPTION:April 7 (Sun.) 1:30 p.m. – “CLEAR CREEK WILDFLOWERS AND WILD PLANTS” \n“Come walk with David Ledger from the California Native Plant Society and Shasta Environmental 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 Sunday afternoon hike.  David is very knowledgeable about plants in our area.” \nMeet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road\, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/clear-creek-wildflowers-and-wild-plants-horsetown-clear-creek-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260616T162157Z
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SUMMARY:"A Search for Special Beauties" Walk (Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve)
DESCRIPTION:April 14 (Sun.) 9:30 a.m. “A SEARCH FOR SPECIAL BEAUTIES”   \nJoin Barbara Peck on a morning hike on the Cloverdale trails.  She will lead the search for a  \nRufous-Crowned Sparrow\, Pearly Marble Butterflies\, and Jewel Flowers.  Barbara is a local expert with a Masters in Wildlife Biology and Ecology.  She will point out and identify other birds\, butterflies\, and flowers as well.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  We have some to share.        \nMeet at the Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve trailhead.
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/a-search-for-special-beauties-walk-horsetown-clear-creek-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T153000
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SUMMARY:Roadside Driving Native Plant Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Roadside Driving Native Plant Field Trip \n*Millville Plains (new location) \nSunday\, April 14th at 1:30 pm \n  \nUPDATE: Due to construction work by PGE on Whiskey Creek Road\, all the flowers and shrubbery are thrashed along the roadside so this will be a driving tour of Millville Plains\, Parkville Rd\, and Black Butte Rd. \n  \nThis is a joint field trip with California Native Plant Society\, Shasta Chapter and SEA to identify wildflowers\, shrubs\, and trees near Millville. This will be a driving tour of Millville Plains\, Parkville Road\, out Dersch Road\, near the proposed Patrick Jones gun range\, and on to Black Butte Road in Inwood. Overall there will be a great variety plants to see. \n  \nWe strongly encourage carpooling although it is not required. Limited to 15 participants. To reserve a space\, please sign up on our Meetup site and sign the waiver to attend if you have not already done so in 2024. Meet at the Holiday Market parking lot near CVS pharmacy at Placer and Buena Ventura. If you do not want to go on to Black Butte Road\, you can head back to Redding at any time. Bring camera\, hat\, water and snacks. From vernal pool plants to lower montaine\, lots of great wildflowers\, shrubs\, and trees will be in bloom \n  \nFor more information email david@ecoshasta.org
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/roadside-driving-native-plant-field-trip/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T161454Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Redding Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, April 20th for the Redding Earth Day Festival at Caldwell Park in Redding\, CA from 11am – 4pm! \nWe will have music\, booths\, food\, kids’ activities\, as well as a secure bike corral so ride your bikes if you can! \nHead to seashasta.org for more information about this event!
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/2024-redding-earth-day-festival/
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SUMMARY:Hog Lake Plateau Field Trip (SEA + CNPS)
DESCRIPTION:Hog Lake Plateau\, Sacramento River Bend Recreation Area\nSunday\, April 21 \n \nHog Lake Plateau is one of the best places in the North State to be wowed by amazing arrays of spring wildflowers\, as well as many bird species. We will visit Hog Lake itself—in fact a very large vernal pool—and at least one other smaller pool in the blue oak woodlands above. This field trip is a follow-up to the CNPS April 18th Chapter meeting presentation by Greg Lockett\, Hog Lake and Environs\, in which he shares his gorgeous photography of this beautiful area and its botanical denizens. \nBe prepared for ~2 miles of mostly\, if not entirely\, off-trail walking in very rocky and very possibly muddy conditions. Hiking poles may come in handy! Wear appropriate footwear\, and bring water and lunch or snacks. Make sure you have signed both waivers for 2024 (see opening paragraph). For light rain\, bring an umbrella; heavy rain cancels. Dogs OK on leash if you pick up after them. Please RSVP to Shasta Chapter CNPS at shastacnps@gmail.com for time and location details.
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/hog-lake-plateau-field-trip-sea-cnps/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T090000
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SUMMARY:Wild Trout and Fly Fishing in Clear Creek (Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve)
DESCRIPTION:April 21 (Sun.) 9:00 a.m. – “WILD TROUT AND FLY FISHING IN CLEAR CREEK” \nJoin local angler Mark Clausen as he discusses fly fishing and watch from the beach as he demonstrates the technique of casting a fly on beautiful Clear Creek. He will share facts about wild trout on Clear Creek and some of the equipment used on the sport.  Mark has been tying his own flies and fishing this stretch of creek for many years. NOT limited to fisherman.  \nMeet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road\, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/wild-trout-and-fly-fishing-in-clear-creek-horsetown-clear-creek-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T110000
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Walk in the McConnell Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Walk in the McConnell Arboretum \nTuesday\, April 23rd at 9 am \nLearn to identify native plants in your own “backyard” with SEA and the California Native Plant Society\, Shasta Chapter on a short loop trail on the northwest side of the Sacramento River. Walk leader David Ledger will identify native plants of the area and talk about certain aspects of plants and why they are growing there.  \nFor those new to native plants you can learn the common trees\, shrubs\, and wildflowers on this easy two-mile walk. Walk leader David Ledger will also give a brief explanation of photosynthesis and water movement in plants from the roots to the highest leaf in a tree. Limited to 20 people\, please sign up on our Meetup site. We will meet under the huge oak tree across from the Turtle Bay parking lot by the service road and sidewalk to the Sundial Bridge. For more information\, email david@ecoshasta.org.
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/native-plant-walk-in-the-mcconnell-arboretum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T130000
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SUMMARY:Native Pollinator Projects (Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve)
DESCRIPTION:April 27 (Sat.) 11:00 a.m.  – 1:00 p.m.    “NATIVE POLLINATOR PROJECTS” \nJoin Ryan Morris and Jeremy Kelley from the Western Shasta Resource Conservation District (WSRCD) for an afternoon of education on the history and inner workings of a Resource Conservation District. They will discuss current\, past and future restoration projects along the \nClear Creek greenway and surrounding areas of Shasta County.  Also\, in depth discussions about native plants and their importance in our community and much more. \nIn addition\, a free native pollinator plant giveaway will be held for attendees after\, in partnership with the Monarch Fellowship.
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/native-pollinator-projects-horsetown-clear-creek-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T150000
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Identification and Uses (Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve)
DESCRIPTION:April 28 (Sun.) 1 p.m. — “NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND USES” \nJoin 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.   \nBring a jar – take some home.      \nMeet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road\, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.
URL:https://2026staging.ecoshasta.org/event/native-plant-identification-and-uses-horsetown-clear-creek-preserve/
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