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:

Aquatic WILD & Project Wet: Educator Workshop

Join this exciting workshop where you will learn how to enhance water, science, and mathematics education using the hands-on activities of Aquatic WILD and Project WET combined with a unique Nature Center twist.

Saturday | 4/14 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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 or Thursdays | 4/17-5/24 | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Nature's ABC's

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

Wednesdays | 2/21-4/11 | 10:30 AM to 11:45 PM

Additional Sessions Available

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

Looking for the perfect place for your child’s birthday party? The Nature Center has just the spot!

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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!