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| May 2nd, 2008 (Fri) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Culture Shock
First Fridays, the Museum stays open late! Drop by for drinks and rotating events that include cutting-edge film, local music, mind-expanding art, and more!
In May,come see Sons of Jefferson play the outdoor amphitheater at Paul Bunyan. The Sons play bluegrass, americana, high-mountain music from the 51st state!
Visit Culture Shock at www.myspace.com/turtlebaycultureshock. |
| May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Wings of Summer: Birds! & Butterflies!- GRAND Opening
Celebrate the opening of Wings of Summer. This year will be bigger than ever, with the release of more than 150 live butterflies into the butterfly house. Activities for children include face painting, making a pair of wings, and seeing the world of birds and butterflies through a microscope. Local photographers will be on site to exhibit their work. Personal butterfly release: members $5, non-members $10. Continues Saturdays throughout the summer.
Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp |
| May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) |
9:30 AM |
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Charlie Rabbit and His Friends
An ever-changing interactive program in the Gardens or Greenhouse (in rain) for children, their siblings, parents and grandparents. Wear gardening clothes! Free with Park or Garden admission.
Meet at West Garden Entrance - off of Arboretum Drive next to Turtle Bay School. |
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Planks-a-Lot
First and third Sundays
Visitors of all ages can challenge themselves creatively with thousands of the architectural Keva building blocks. Hands-on family fun! Free with Park admission.
Ask at Visitor Center for location |
| May 5th, 2008 (Mon) |
10:00 AM |
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Little Explorers
First and third Mondays
Activities and stories for 2 - 4 year-olds with their parents. Free with Park admission.
Meet at Visitor Center |
| May 10th, 2008 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Water-Wise Plants for a Mediterranean Climate
Much of California, including Redding, has a Mediterranean climate – hot dry summers and cool, wet winters. We’ll discuss the many plant choices available and other significant Mediterranean garden elements. Call 242-3108 to register. Members $6, non-members $8. Call 242-3108 to register.
Arboretum & Gardens Office - 1135 Arboretum Drive (Next to Greenhouse in Nursery) |
| May 10th, 2008 (Sat) |
10:30 AM |
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Family Second Saturday: Mother’s Day
Celebrate an early Mother’s Day with May’s arrival of Wings of Summer! Take part in children’s activities while visiting the butterflies and birds. The day’s festivities include face painting and painted rock crafts. Take home a gift for Mom! Free with Park admission.
Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp |
| May 12th, 2008 (Mon) |
10:00 AM |
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Children’s Art Adventure
Second and fourth Mondays
Drop in for art activities for 4 - 6 year-olds. Free with Park admission.
JSS Classroom |
| May 16th, 2008 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
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Twilight On The Terrace
Fridays and Saturday nights unwind by the river at the Cafe at Turtle Bay while you enjoy live music, great food, wine and beer, friends, and a wonderful view. For more information, call 242-3181. |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Learning to Look – Watercolors
Two- part class: Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. – noon and May 24, 9 a.m. - noon
A watercolor approach to capturing blossoms taught by artist Jan Grantham. We will try to get a spontaneous, fresh, "impressionistic” vision of our beautiful gardens. First you have to learn to look - after that, the painting is easy. Bring your own paints, brushes and paper. Call 241-7218 for class specifics and what to buy.
Members $20, non-members $25. Registration required – limit 15 people. Please call 242-3108 to register.
Meet at Arboretum & Gardens West Gate |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Nature Discovery
Child-parent natural exploration walk led by Sara Crandell-Hoxie, Chrysalis kindergarten teacher and naturalist extraordinaire. Bring water, hats and sunscreen. Children ages 5- 8 with a parent (toddlers allowed). Call 242-3108 to register. Members $2, nonmembers $5. Meet at the Museum entrance by the Cafe at Turtle Bay. |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Irrigation 101 and Basic Water Management
Join Turtle Bay’s irrigation specialist, Jim Bailey, for a detailed discussion of the pros and cons of various watering systems, and strategize ways to deal with your garden’s changing water needs throughout the seasons. Call 242-3108 to register. Members $6, non-members $8. Call 242-3108 to register.
Arboretum & Gardens Office - 1135 Arboretum Drive (Next to Greenhouse in Nursery) |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
7:00 PM |
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Twilight On The Terrace
Fridays and Saturday nights unwind by the river at the Cafe at Turtle Bay while you enjoy live music, great food, wine and beer, friends, and a wonderful view. For more information, call 242-3181. |
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Planks-a-Lot
First and third Sundays
Visitors of all ages can challenge themselves creatively with thousands of the architectural Keva building blocks. Hands-on family fun! Free with Park admission.
Ask at Visitor Center for location |
| May 19th, 2008 (Mon) |
10:00 AM |
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Little Explorers
First and third Mondays
Activities and stories for 2 - 4 year-olds with their parents. Free with Park admission.
Meet at Visitor Center |
| May 21st, 2008 (Wed) |
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
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Where Has The Night Gone?
A starry night sky allows us to glimpse the larger cosmos, dream of the final frontier, and connect us to humanity’s past. Once you could walk out your back door and see the Milky Way, but today dark nights have fled to the remote corners of our country. National Park Service Scientist Chad Moore talks about searching for natural darkness and how city lights affect nocturnal wildlife. Members $5, nonmembers $10
Visitor Center Theater |
| May 23rd, 2008 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
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Twilight On The Terrace
Fridays and Saturday nights unwind by the river at the Cafe at Turtle Bay while you enjoy live music, great food, wine and beer, friends, and a wonderful view. For more information, call 242-3181. |
| May 24th, 2008 (Sat) |
7:00 PM |
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Twilight On The Terrace
Fridays and Saturday nights unwind by the river at the Cafe at Turtle Bay while you enjoy live music, great food, wine and beer, friends, and a wonderful view. For more information, call 242-3181. |
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Children’s Art Adventure
Second and fourth Mondays
Drop in for art activities for 4 - 6 year-olds. Free with Park admission.
JSS Classroom |
| May 30th, 2008 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
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Twilight On The Terrace
Fridays and Saturday nights unwind by the river at the Cafe at Turtle Bay while you enjoy live music, great food, wine and beer, friends, and a wonderful view. For more information, call 242-3181. |
| May 31st, 2008 (Sat) |
7:00 PM |
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Twilight On The Terrace
Fridays and Saturday nights unwind by the river at the Cafe at Turtle Bay while you enjoy live music, great food, wine and beer, friends, and a wonderful view. For more information, call 242-3181. |
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