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On display at Turtle Bay Museum

June 7 - Sept 2, 2024

Upcoming Events

May-July , 2024

Parrot Playhouse

9:30am-4pm (Wed-Fri)

10:30am-4pm ( Weekends)

Briefly Closed (11:45am-1pm)

Free to Access, $2 per nectar cup

Paul Schwartz MD,Shasta Orthopaedics presents Water Wonders

Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am

Presented in memoriam of Sherrill Bambauer Little Explorers

Thursdays, 10am – 11am

May: May Flowers

June: Bug-venture Buddies

July: Under the Water

Senator K. Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Foundation presents Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show

Tuesdays - Sundays May 11 - Aug 11

11am & 12pm

Charlie Rabbit & Friends

Saturday, May 4 10am – 11am

Paint Night at the Museum: Saguaro Cactus

Saturday, May 4, 4:30pm – 7pm

Plant Talk: Tree Pruning

Saturday, May 4, 10am – 12pm

Union Pacific Foundation presents Train Day at Turtle Bay!

Saturday, May 11, 10am - 2pm

Family 2nd Saturday: Fun Activities for Train Day!

Saturday, May 11, 11am – 2pm

Mosaic Gallery - Meet the Featured Artist

Jessica Crognale

Saturday, May 11, 3pm - 5pm

Plant Workshop: Creating Beautiful Succulent Dish Gardens

Saturday, May 11, 10am - 12pm

DSLR Photography Workshop: Graceful Gardens

Saturday, May 18, 2:30pm - 5pm

Science Saturday: Turtley Terrific Science

Saturday, May 18, 11am – 2pm

Plant Workshop: Creating Beautiful Succulent Dish Gardens

Saturday, May 18, 10am - 12pm

Art Studio Saturday: Community Pet Park

Saturday, May 25, 11am – 2pm

Guided Garden Walk

Saturday, May 25, 10am - 11am

Living Dinosaurs

Saturdays, Jun 8 – Aug 31, 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Betty Fitzpatrick presents Sensory Hour

Saturday, June 1, 9am – 10am

Matt & Anna Moseley Charitable Fund presents Charlie Rabbit & Friends

Saturday, June 1, 10am – 11am

Plant Talk: Small Garden Design

Saturday, June 1, 10am –12pm

Family 2nd Saturday: World Ocean Day

Saturday, June 8, 11am – 2pm

Plant Talk: Cactus Growing & Selection

Saturday, June 8, 10am - 12pm

Science Saturday: Rise of Mammals

Saturday, June 15, 11am – 2pm

Plant Talk: Successful Indoor Gardening with Affordable Grow Lights

Saturday, June 15, 10am - 12pm

Venom Show

Monday, June 17, 11am - 11:30am

Discovery Camp: Patterns of Nature

Monday – Friday, June 17 - 21, 9am – 4pm

Guided Garden Walk

Saturday, June 29, 10am - 11am

Matt & Anna Moseley Charitable Fund presents Charlie Rabbit & Friends

Saturday, July 6, 10am – 11am

Discovery Camp: SENSE-ational Science

Monday – Friday, July 8 - 12, 9am – 4pm

Plant Workshop: Magical Miniature Terrarium Gardens

Saturday, July 13, 10am - 12pm

Family 2nd Saturday: Flight!

Saturday, July 13, 11am – 2pm

Discovery Camp: SENSE-ational Science

Monday – Friday, July 15 - 19, 9am – 4pm

Science Saturday: Interesting Insects

Saturday, July 20, 11am – 2pm

Plant Talk: Enhance Your Garden with Purposeful Plants

Saturday, July 20, 10am - 12pm

Venom Show

Monday, July 22, 11am - 11:30am

Discovery Camp: History & Mysteries

Monday – Friday, July 22 - 26, 9am – 4pm

Plant Talk: Hugelkultur 101 Saturday, July 27, 10am - 12pm

Guided Garden Walk

Saturday, July 27, 10am - 11am

Art Studio Saturday: Famous Artists

Saturday, July 27, 11am – 2pm

Discovery Camp: History & Mysteries

Monday – Friday, July 29 - August 2, 9am – 4pm

Donors Making an Impact

Lassen Canyon Nursery Presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House

We are so grateful to Lassen Canyon Nursery for their sponsorship of Wings of Summer Butterfly House. This attraction is one of the most beloved and popular exhibits at Turtle Bay and it wouldnʼt be possible without the funding provided by Lassen Canyon Nursery. During a visit to the Butterfly House, youʼll enter a tranquil, enclosed garden and be immersed in the world of these beautiful and vital pollinators. Lassen Canyon Nursery has also donated packets of milkweed seeds and butterfly garden mix to help the butterflies in your neighborhood flourish! Pick up a packet (while they last) during your visit to the Wings of Summer Butterfly House exhibit at Turtle Bay!

Dignity Health Presenting Sponsorship of Dam To Bridge Highlights Our Rich Local History!

Thank you to longtime sponsor Dignity Health—Mercy Medical Center Redding for their continuing support of the permanent exhibition Dam to Bridge. Showcasing our local feats of engineering and human ingenuity, Dam To Bridge celebrates the North Stateʼs iconic architectural works and our important relationship with the Sacramento River.

Woods Pest Control – Helping Turtle Bay Care for our “Creepy Crawlers” for 10 Years!

For 10+ years, Woods Pest Control has been committed to helping Turtle Bay care for our reptiles and insects. Their ongoing pledged support helps to ensure all of our slithering, spiny, and scaled friends thrive in human care! From food to habitat maintenance and veterinary care, the folks at Woodʼs Pest Control help us provide the best home possible for our important wildlife educators.

21+

Friday, June 14

6pm - 10pm

Join us at the Sundial Bridge for this 21+ event featuring 10+ Craft Breweries, live music, tasty food, and more! Ticket includes your first beer and a “Brews by the Bridge” commemorative steel pint! All proceeds support Turtle Bay education programs and exhibitions.

Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals

Presented by Susan & Kendell Seamans

They say that the worst thing about being an adult is that no one asks you which dinosaur is your favorite. Thatʼs not a problem this summer at Turtle Bay!

Did you know that the asteroid that hit the Earth 66 million years ago created a mile-high tsunami that spread from what is now the Gulf of Mexico through the Earthʼs oceans? One catastrophe can change the whole world. Stage Nine is back, and this time, they are bringing the T-rex and a few of its iconic Cretaceous and Jurassic friends to explore the world before the event that changed the course of life on Earth, ended the reign of dinosaurs and allowed mammals - including us, to flourish and take over.

Curated by paleontologist Thomas Williamson and designed with all ages in mind, Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals dives deep into both the ancient world and the modern scientists who piece it back together. So large it canʼt be contained in the galleries, this hands-on exhibition uses life-size and lifelike animatronic and replica dinosaurs and mammals, interactives – including a fossil dig and fossil scanning station, and augmented reality to explore the ecosystem that supported these giant creatures and highlight moments in time before, during, and after the extinction event. The asteroid experience gives you a dinoʼs eye view of what that day may have been like.

There are plenty of opportunities to leave your mark. The Dino Draw Live lets you color and then upload your own dinosaur. Selfie opportunities are around every corner, so you can let the world know about your favorite dinosaur – or prehistoric mammal. (Our favorite is the Shastasaurus – of course.)

Education at Turtle Bay

The new ERB is also an exciting addition to our thriving Education Department! Within the walls of the new ERB building, we are eagerly preparing to host various enriching activities, classes, and programming! Excitement abounds as plans are made for horticulture classes, plant talks, and mini terrarium events. These offerings provide invaluable opportunities for individuals of all ages to strengthen their knowledge and wonderment! With the opening of this new space, we are also excited that it will be an additional classroom for our Summer Discovery Camps for double the camp fun!

The education department at Turtle Bay aims to provide the environment needed to explore the world through science, art, history, and more. Turtle Bay opens its doors to thousands of students yearly through school field trips, summer camps, Saturday programs, and beyond! Children of all ages can explore our Park while learning and growing in their education. Adding the Environmental Resource Building will provide us with more opportunities to offer more classes and activities and continue to promote lifelong learning through fun, hands-on interactions, and enjoyment!

Horticulture

The gorgeous new multi-purpose Environmental Resource Building (ERB) is now open, hosting classes, programs, etc. With spacious rooms that can be set up for various purposes, the ERB is yet another Turtle Bay venue for our guests, volunteers, and staff to enjoy and be proud of! The ERB shop will have garden-related items, books, unique planted pots, and more to purchase.

The ERB features bright but customizable automatic can lighting, earth-tone stamped concrete floors, Cedar plank ceilings over the classroom and deck, and other details that add comfort while still very much evoking its surroundings.

The spacious ERB deck outside the classroom has a railing with gates that let out into the Gardens, a perfect spot for a birthday party or other special gathering. Multiple classes and workshops, as well as other programs and events, are upcoming at the ERB. We hope you have a chance to visit the new gem of Turtle Bay Nursery! To find out more about hosting an event at the ERB, email events@turtlebay.org.

Branch House Riverfront Bistro

Open Daily at the Sundial Bridge & Turtle Bay Museum

Branch House Riverfront Bistro, nestled along the tranquil banks of the Sacramento River, celebrated its first birthday this past year! Branch House prides itself on providing exceptional service and hospitality, ensuring every visitor feels like a cherished guest. Whether you're seeking a gathering with friends and family, a relaxing spot to soak up the sun, or walking on one of the many river trails, we are happy to say Branch House can be a place for anyone. We have loved opening our doors every Wednesday for Wine Down Wednesday and hosting Trivia Nights with Brain Battle Trivia every Sunday. We are excited to embrace more programming for our community!

Summer is approaching, and it is our favorite time of year! Branch House is thrilled to be a neighbor to Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the Sundial Bridge. We are proud to be part of guests' experiences on this fantastic property! Turtle Bay Members even receive 10% off dining experiences with us! Our goal is to carry the wonder and exploration of Turtle Bay through our Bistro, soak up the beautiful Sundial Bridge views, and be a vibrant gathering place for all who visit!

Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show

Presented by Senator K. Maurice & The Marianne Johannessen Foundation

The Walk on the Wild Side animal show is entering its 17th year with new animal behaviors and a new theme. Prepping for the show takes about two months, and it all comes together as a fast-paced, choreographed educational show. The music sets the mood as a vulture flies inches from your head or a pair of adorable spotted skunks scamper across the stage.

While the show is quite educational, having fun takes center stage! All of the animals show off their natural behaviors, like a fox pouncing or a porcupine climbing. But did you know birds can distinguish colors better than we can? Our caracara will demonstrate that for you. Or how about that a raven can solve complex puzzles like a three-year-old child? Curie, the raven, is ready for the challenge!

But the best part of the show seems to be when the animals decide to do whatever they want! Thatʼs fine with us, too, because no two shows are exactly alike. So, visit over and over again.