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

Hours

We will be closed for a private event on Saturday, October 13th.

The Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum and Nature Play Room
11am - 3pm | Wed - Sat

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

Admission

Members Free | Adults $4 | Children, Students and Seniors $2

Board Meetings

Quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in March, June, September and December at 5:30 PM in Kristie's Lab - December 2018 meeting canceled

Events at the Nature Center:

California Naturalist Certification

If you enjoy exploring and learning about our local ecology, engaging in citizen science and sharing your knowledge with others, this program is for you!

Classes: Wednesdays | 3/28 - 5/23 | 6:30-9:00 PM

Field Trips: Saturdays | 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19 | 8:30 AM-1:30 PM |

Camp Chico Love – Parent’s Night Out

The Saturday evening before Valentine’s Day send the kids with us for nature education and night hike to look for owls and have a pizza dinner while parents get a night out.

Thursday | 2/14 | 5:00 - 10:00 PM

Camp Chico WILD - Spring Break

Camp Chico Wild presents nature education and day camp fun focused on the cycle of life and wild creatures living in Bidwell Park. Join us during Spring Break for arts, crafts, games, science, and the outdoors in Bidwell Park's beautiful, natural setting.

M-F | 3/18 - 3/22 | Full or Half Day

Nature Center Camps

Day camps run during CUSD Winter Break, Spring Break, Summer Break and we do a Halloween Weekend evening camp.

Nature Immersion Family Programs

Bring the whole family and enjoy guided walks in Bidwell Park with a Nature Center Naturalist. For themes and dates click here.

Saturdays | Times Vary

Nature School

Nature School is a first learning experience in nature.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays | 10/16 - 11/29 | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

More sessions available - click here

Nature's ABCs

Nature’s ABCs is a time when families come together for crafts, animal visits and guided exploration of the park.

Mondays | 10/8-5/20 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PM

Except holidays and school vacations

Nature Center Team

Field Trips

For over thirty years, we have provided quality educational programs on the natural systems of Bidwell Park to elementary school students and the public, using Bidwell Park as a classroom.

Birthday Parties

Check out Nature Center Birthday Parties and Adventure Quest Birthday Parties here!

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Spring Carnival

Complete with food trucks, face painting, carnival games, and bounce houses. This is sure to be a fun family event!