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

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 -

Events at the Nature Center:

Nature Center Camps

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

Nature School

Nature School is a first learning experience in nature.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

More sessions available - click here

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.

Participant Expectations

Expectations for Program Participants Include:

Be Safe (includes staying with the group, keeping hands and feet to themselves)
Be Respectful (includes listening and following directions, using appropriate language)
Be Responsible (includes using the restroom independently/no bathroom accidents, keeping track of personal items)

May contain: cake, food, dessert, and birthday cake

Birthday Parties

Rent a picnic site at one of our beautiful parks, book a party at the Pleasant Valley Pool or plan your next birthday at the Nature Center.