Ecuador is arguably one of the most species-rich countries in the world. As a science teacher, it was Ken Sobon’s lifelong dream to visit the Amazon jungle. Follow his journey from Quito, the historical city on the Equator, to the high-altitude cloud forest, making stops all the way down to the Amazon Basin’s Rio Napo. Ken Sobon is […]
NOTE: DUE TO RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH
Our plan is to meet at Coleman Fish Hatchery parking lot and work our way to Battle Creek Salmon Trail on the west of hatchery. This 1.4-mile path will provide great access around ponds and along Battle Creek with exceptional sections of riparian habitat. We will quickly enter Battle Creek Wildlife Area where we will […]
Our first April 2024 field trip will be on Saturday April 6th from 6:00 am to noon 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 such as Mountain Quail, Band-tailed Pigeon, American Dipper, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, […]
Please join us for our April evening program, local photographer Jane Dysert will share her love of Northern California wildlife by taking us on a virtual nature walk while sharing her knowledge of bird and animal behavior through lots of photos and fun facts. Learn what Jane takes on her walks, including her favorite ID […]
The miracle of spring migration is beginning! We will discover which birds have left their winter homes and returned to our area to raise their young. Or are they just passing through Redding on their way to their breeding grounds further north? Find out by joining us on this series of walks geared toward beginning […]
Young nature lovers can enjoy a spring morning learning about our flying feathered friends and creepy, crawling critters! Learn about the incredible bird species present at the Shasta Land Trust’s Sacramento River property with a walking bird tour led by the Shasta Birding Society. Kids will learn tips to ID birds with a hands-on bird […]
Join the fun at the second annual Earth Day celebration sponsored by the Shasta Environmental Alliance. The free event will be held at Caldwell Park from 11:00 to 4:00 and will feature kids’ activities, booths, music, and food. Last year’s event was held on a gorgeous spring day that was inspiring to all. Our group […]
Join Shasta Birding Society for a field trip led by Brooke Thompson of the Bureau of Land Management at the 426-acre in southern Shasta County. The property is the site of a BLM restoration project to reclaim the area from agricultural use to riparian oak woodland in the Battle Creek watershed. Brooke will present the […]
THIS OUTING HAS BEEN POSTPONED ONE DAY TO SUNDAY MAY 5TH DUE TO RAIN CLICK HERE FOR INFO
