Liability waiver info:
California Native Plant Society requires all field trip participants to sign an annual waiver of liability. Once signed, you will be covered for all events in the applicable year. Thank you!
- Shasta Chapter CNPS’s 2026 waiver can be signed here: WaiverSign
A trail cleanup, two hikes, and a family event nicely round out our March offerings!
Clear Creek Greenway Trail Cleanup
Clear Creek Gorge Overlook Parking Lot
Saturday, March 14, 9 to 11 AM
Come help keep our public trails clean! Shasta Chapter CNPS and Shasta Group of Sierra Club are co-sponsoring a cleanup of a section of the Clear Creek Greenway Trail, from the Clear Creek Gorge parking lot to Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve. This will be a fairly light cleanup as most of the trail has little trash and there are no homeless camps. We could use volunteers willing to pick up trash and do some light pruning of any brush that may be blocking the trail. Meet at the Clear Creek Gorge Overlook parking lot on Clear Creek Road, 5 miles west of Highway 273, at 9 AM. Wear boots, gloves, and a long-sleeved shirt. Bring water, and if you have trash grabbers or loppers, bring those, but we do have some to share. For more information, contact David Ledger at dsledger49@gmail.com.
Upper Salt Creek Hike
Sunday, March 22, 9 to 11 AM
Spring is here and that means wildflowers are emerging to help shake off the doldrums of winter! Join California Naturalist Juliet Malik for a walk along the Upper Salt Creek Trail to observe and identify flowering plants. We will also talk about the pollinators that choose these flowers and why. So grab your hiking essentials and join us for some nerdy, nature-loving time together! This is an easy out-and-back trail for most. Round trip is about 3 miles with approximately 100 feet in elevation gain. We will meet at the Upper Salt Creek Trailhead, where Valparaiso Way meets Lower Springs Road, Redding. The parking lot is very small so please consider carpooling with friends. Please come prepared with water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear, hiking poles if desired, a snack, and anything else you like to use to observe nature (i.e., binoculars, hand lens, etc.). Service dogs only, please. Severe weather cancels. Please fill out this form to sign our waiver and be added to the contact list for updates. Contact juliet@ecoshasta.org with questions!
Dye Creek Preserve Field Trip
Los Molinos Area
Saturday, March 28, 9 AM
This field trip, co-sponsored by Shasta Chapter CNPS and Shasta Group of Sierra Club, will take place in a remarkable location—Dye Creek Canyon—home to unique geology and plants. Dye Creek Preserve is 37,000 acres of wild land, lightly grazed by cattle, and managed by The Nature Conservancy. We will be there at a time when there should be many different wildflowers to see. Expect a moderate to difficult hike of about 5 miles round trip, with one creek crossing. The Nature Conservancy requires all hikers to sign their waiver (here) to reserve a space prior to hiking. Limited to 20 people. Dogs are not allowed in the Preserve. Carpooling is recommended! And there are two locations to choose from: Holiday Market near CVS on Placer Street, Redding, at 8 AM; or, DG Market, 460 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, at 8:35 AM. We will caravan/carpool from those locations to the Preserve, which has a locked gate. For more information, or to reserve your spot, email dsledger49@gmail.com.
Photo taken by David Ledger on February 1, 2026.
Families in the Forest
Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
Saturday, March 28, 10 AM to noon
Join Shasta Environmental Alliance volunteers Holly White-Wolfe and Juliet Malik—both California Naturalists—for a special educational outing for families with young children. This event is designed for children, their siblings, parents, and grandparents or other caregivers to enjoy together. We’ll explore the benefits of time in nature by stimulating our senses with sights, sounds, scents, and other soothing qualities of the natural world. Studies suggest that just two hours per week in nature is linked to better health and well-being. Exposure to nature can help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and boost overall well-being. We’ll take a break for story time on our picnic blankets. Our special guest, a local gnome, will share how to identify local mountains, waters, and plants. He’ll guide us through how we can start to notice more together. Come along with us while we build a sense of belonging to a community that cares for its ecosystem.
Event details and prep:
- Please, no dogs except service dogs on a leash—this helps us better observe wildlife.
- Walking will be on mostly flat surfaces in easy-to-hike terrain. Surfaces may be uneven, so hiking boots or closed-toe walking shoes are recommended.
- Event will be cancelled in the event of a storm.
- REQUIRED: Register for the event and sign the waiver form here: waiver. (Children must be accompanied by an adult. A registration form is needed for each adult and child.)
- Please bring a picnic blanket, water, and a snack.
- Wear layers of clothing, a hat, and walking shoes (closed-toe).
- Any questions? Contact juliet@ecoshasta.org
For more information about any of the above events, please email me at dsledger49@gmail.com. ~David Ledger, Field Trip Chair