School Programs
More than 14,000 students from throughout northern California, western Nevada and southern Oregon visited Turtle Bay in 2008/2009 to learn about the Sacramento River region, science, art, history, forestry and horticulture. For more information about California state curriculum requirements or to schedule a field trip call 530-242-3108.
Education programs
Turtle Bay offers a wide variety of educational programs that will fascinate your students and correspond with California state curriculum.
Registration Info
All you need to know about registering your class for a visit to Turtle Bay.
field trip grants
Target offers field trip grants for schools to take education on the road, enabling students to explore the world outside the classroom. This years application deadline has passed, but please check back for updates and other grant opportunities!
Exhibition Resources
Rock Penjing
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Welcome to the ancient world of penjing. It’s a place where a lone, wind-blown tree grows meditatively from the side of a rocky cliff. Where the stunning beauty of Chinese landscapes have been captured in their grandest element and then, through an ancient art and the touch of a master gardener, reduced to a size that fits on a table. Penjing (pronounced “pen jin.. Learn More
Wings of Summer, Butterflies!
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North Valley Bank proudly presents, Wings of Summer, Butterflies! returning for a twelve season. Summer takes flight with this enchanting seasonal delight. Visitors observe hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden at Butterflies! The butterfly house consists of up to 32 species of butterflies found throughout the United States. The butterflies arrive as chrysalis and.. Learn More
Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show
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Back for another year.... Kool April Nites presents the Walk on the Wild Side animal show! Marvel as a hawk flies inches from your head. See a porcupine up close and personal. Watch a fox use its tail to balance on a narrow edge. Join us for a fun-filled educational wildlife show, and see animals showcasing their natural behaviors in a captivating and inspiring atmosphere. This .. Learn More
GPS Adventures
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Presented by US Bank, GPS Adventures is a life-sized maze exhibition introducing visitors to cutting-edge Global Positioning Systems (GPS) through Geocaching–a family friendly treasure hunting game. Get lost in the maze and learn how to find your way using GPS. Visitors simulate a GPS adventure using a unique stamp card that leads each visitor to their own Treasure City. By .. Learn More
Find Your Walden In Redding
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THE TURTLE BAY PHOTO COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION: CELEBRATING TURTLE BAY'S SENSE OF PLACE SUMMER! Artists of all ages were invited to submit their best shot** for this remarkable local photography competition and exhibition celebrating our unique North State setting. Presented by Shasta Regional Medical Center, Find Your Walden in Redding is the companion exhibition to Thoreau's Wald.. Learn More
Out of this World
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Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television. More information coming soon... Learn More
Thoreau's Walden, A Journey in Photographs by Scot Miller
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Shasta Regional Medical Center proudly presents, Thoreau's Walden: A Journey in Photographs by Scot Miller. Much more than a pond, Walden has become synonymous with finding a personal connection with nature and social communities. Photographer Scot Miller's present-day photographs of Walden, objects, and other multi-media devices immerse you in the natural beauty that inspired Thor.. Learn More
