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Chico Creek Nature Center

 As the official Visitor Center of Bidwell Park, the Nature Center is a hub for fun, education, and wonder — all inspired by the outdoors!

Location

In Bidwell Park at 1968 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928 - Click here to map it! 
530-891-4671

Seasonal Hours

The Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum and Nature Play Room | Friday & Monday, 10am-1pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-3pm

  • Admission is $3.00 for children, $4.00 for seniors and $5.00 for adults

Kristie's Nature Lab and Howard S. Tucker Exhibit Hall | For programs and by reservation

Teacher Ellen reading a story to a group of toddlers at Nature ABC's program.

Nature ABC's

Nature ABC's is a time for families of children ages 0–5 to gather and enjoy an hour of fun free activities with our instructor.  Join us Fridays for an animal visit, story time, singing and dancing, an art project and a nature walk in our beautiful park. This program is offered free of charge through funding from First 5 Butte County. Session one offered August-October and March-May only

Session 1
Fri | 8/25 - 12/22 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Ages 0-5
Session 2
Fri | 8/25 - 12/22 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Ages 0-5

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Nature School

Nature School is a first learning experience for kids ages 3-5, who are potty trained and ready for an experience away from their family. This program has zero screen time and is predominantly held outdoors. Nature kids get to visit live animals at the Nature Center, go on nature walks daily and practice nature identification along the way. We provide fun themes every two weeks and work on social emotional and school readiness skills. All units include play-based learning, healthy body movement like yoga and dancing, themed stories, songs, art projects, sensory exploration and sign language. We PLAY, we teach KINDNESS, and we truly nurture a love of NATURE!

Option 1
M/W | Sep-May | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Ages 3-5
Option 2
T/Th | Sep-May | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Ages 3-5

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