All events are free and open to the public and kids are encouraged to attend. Remember to bring good sturdy hiking shoes, drinking water, and friends and be prepared to have a great time. Call Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve at 530-241-2026 or Redding BLM at 530-224-2100 for information.
Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 9 a.m. - SPRING NATURAL HISTORY WALK
Enjoy a walk through the Cloverdale area of the Clear Creek Greenway with Frank Kosko, of Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve, whose areas of interest include natural history, native plants, and geology. Enjoy spectacular views of the Clear Creek canyon and a rich mix of nature facts served up with fresh air, natural beauty and a healthy dose of walking. Bring friends, walking shoes, and water for this fascinating moderate walk of approximately 3 hours.
Directions: Meet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road, about seven miles west of highway 273, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.
Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. - FINDING YOUR WAY – NAVIGATING WITH GPS
Global Positioning System(GPS)is a navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver. So if you have been curious about GPS units and how they work this event will be fascinating and educational. Come spend a couple hours with John Wilson, a GPS consultant and teacher, and learn about this useful technology.
Directions: Meet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road, about seven miles west of highway 273, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.
Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 a.m. - EARLY BIRD WATCHERS
Enjoy early morning bird watching with local expert Barbara Peck. Barbara has a Masters in Wildlife Biology and Ecology. She will point out birds and fascinate us with information about them. Bring your curiosity and if possible, binoculars.
Directions: Meet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road, about seven miles west of highway 273, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.
Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. - NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND USES
Join native Wintu Ted Dawson on a spring walk while he locates, identifies, and explains medicinal and general uses of native plants. Ted has been a consultant and provided technical support at Turtle Bay Museum for Native American exhibits.
Directions: Meet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road, about seven miles west of highway 273, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.
Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. - GEOLOGY
National Park Service geologist, Brian Rasmussen, will take us on an easy two-mile stroll along old roads and trails within the Clear Creek Preserve. Brian has a special interest in volcanology as well as general geology. Enjoy exercise and fresh air while you learn about the rocky history of the local area.
Directions: Meet at the yellow steel gate, on the south side of Clear Creek Road, about 6 miles west of highway 273.
Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. - BUTTERFLY BONANZA
Join butterfly expert Chris Gray on a walk in search of local butterflies and the plants that sustain them. A great combination – a springtime stroll spiced up with intriguing facts and anecdotes about a beautiful creature.
Directions: Meet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road, about 7 miles west of highway 273, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.
Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. - BUGS ON THE BOTTOM: STREAM BOTTOM ECOLOGY IN CLEAR CREEK
Wade the stream with Shasta College professor Morgan Hannaford, PhD – or watch from shore – as he gathers strange and fascinating insects from their underwater homes. Dr. Hannaford has a passion for teaching all ages, from kindergartners to retirees, and the topic is intriguing. Bring shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.
Directions: Meet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road, about 7 miles west of highway 273, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.
>
