Nur Pon Open Space

Join Wintu Audubon Society for a bird walk around Nur Pon on Thursday, October 20 at 9:00 am. Nur Pon, or “Salmon Run” in the Wintu language, was once known as Henderson Open Space before the City of Redding and numerous other agencies began a restoration project that established a side channel along the Sacramento River for salmon spawning. The parkland has been cleared of debris, much of the non-native vegetation has been removed, the area fenced and secured, and more restoration work is underway.

Wintu Audubon Education Chair Tricia Ford will lead the easy walk of approximately 1.5 miles, taking two to three hours to identify the birds of river and oak woodland. Binoculars will be available for loan. Hiking boots are recommended for the river cobble. Bring water and a snack. Nur Pon is off Hartnell Avenue at the intersection of Parkview Avenue and Henderson Road on the east side of the river. Park behind the Cobblestone Shopping Center (once the site of Raley’s Supermarket) inside the wrought iron fence.