Chico Creek Nature Center

Chico Creek Nature Center The Nature Center is a hub for outdoor fun, animal presentations, education, & imagination. Join us!

This summer, party where the wild things are! 🐺Have your event on the doorstep of Bidwell Park at the Chico Creek Nature...
07/29/2026

This summer, party where the wild things are! 🐺

Have your event on the doorstep of Bidwell Park at the Chico Creek Nature Center.

This venue provides a unique outdoor location in nature like no other.

And it's available to rent for all ages and occasions!

Take a guided walk through the woods, meet our animal ambassadors, and take home a theme-based craft.

Make your next event a memorable one!

Rental package information can be found here:
https://www.chicorec.gov/nature-center-parties

🌕 Stargazers, check out the annual Full Buck Moon this Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Fun fact: It's called the "Full Buck Mo...
07/27/2026

🌕 Stargazers, check out the annual Full Buck Moon this Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Fun fact: It's called the "Full Buck Moon" because male bucks' antlers grow at a fast rate during this time.

Because the moon peaks during daylight hours, look for it rising after sunset in the southeast

Happy moon viewing! 🌝

🍨 Save the date: Chico Creek Nature Center's Ice Cream Social is August 15th! 🍨Come on by anytime between 10 AM to 1 PM ...
07/24/2026

🍨 Save the date: Chico Creek Nature Center's Ice Cream Social is August 15th! 🍨

Come on by anytime between 10 AM to 1 PM and celebrate the last days of summer with a scoop of Shubert's Ice Cream.

Visitors can also meet our animal ambassadors and explore the Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum.

It's a FREE, fun, family-friendly event for everyone.

Read more about it here: chicorec.gov/ice-cream

Valley Oaks are everywhere in California, but how much do you know about this majestic tree?🌳 They can live up to 600 ye...
07/21/2026

Valley Oaks are everywhere in California, but how much do you know about this majestic tree?

🌳 They can live up to 600 years
🌳 Their bark looks like alligator hide
🌳 They're native to California

If you want to see some beautiful Valley Oaks in person, come visit us at the Chico Creek Nature Center!

🐦‍⬛ Did you know: A raven's intelligence is comparable to an ape's! 🦧These smart birds are mimics and can copy human wor...
07/17/2026

🐦‍⬛ Did you know: A raven's intelligence is comparable to an ape's! 🦧

These smart birds are mimics and can copy human words and animal noises.

Ravens can also remember faces for years, so be kind to any you encounter!

If you want to see one in person, come meet animal ambassador Edgar at the Chico Creek Nature Center.

A big thank you to the Honeybee Discovery Center for joining us at Camp Chico Creek! Our campers loved this hands-on lea...
07/16/2026

A big thank you to the Honeybee Discovery Center for joining us at Camp Chico Creek! Our campers loved this hands-on learning opportunity. 🐝

This summer, discover the Alice B. Hecker Native Plant Garden 🪴Located in front of the Chico Creek Nature Center in Bidw...
07/16/2026

This summer, discover the Alice B. Hecker Native Plant Garden 🪴

Located in front of the Chico Creek Nature Center in Bidwell Park, this special place showcases local flora.

It's maintained by the Mount Lassen Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, so current and future generations can enjoy this natural wonder.

Whether you're stopping by on the way to Bidwell Park or the Chico Creek Nature Center, it's worth a visit!

Fun Fact Friday: 🐕 Dogs and foxes are technically related, like canine cousins. 🦊 And they've been known to befriend eac...
07/10/2026

Fun Fact Friday: 🐕 Dogs and foxes are technically related, like canine cousins. 🦊

And they've been known to befriend each other—like a pair in Norway named Tinni and Sniffer.

Chico is home to foxes, so be on the lookout!

🦋 Where do butterflies live? They can be found in Chico's very own western sycamore trees! These special trees—which can...
07/09/2026

🦋 Where do butterflies live?

They can be found in Chico's very own western sycamore trees!

These special trees—which can grow up to 115 feet tall and 50 feet wide—host the western tiger swallowtail butterfly and provide shelter for bugs, bats, birds, and humans alike.

Their bark also has a unique "camo" appearance—when it peels, it reveals white, grey, and beige colors below. 🌳

If you want to see one in person, come visit the Chico Creek Nature Center!

We're in the dog days of summer now! 🐕 ☀️Ancient cultures dubbed the period from July 3rd to August 11th the "Dog Days o...
07/05/2026

We're in the dog days of summer now! 🐕 ☀️

Ancient cultures dubbed the period from July 3rd to August 11th the "Dog Days of Summer" in honor of the Dog Star (Sirius).

Even back then, dog days = hot, hot, hot!

Luckily, CARD's Nature Center has ways to keep you cool and entertained during this time:

☃️ Chill in the AC and explore cool creatures at the Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum.
🌲 Reserve Kristie's Nature Lab, where visitors can explore local flora and fauna up close, indoors!
💦 Campers can enjoy water activities, animal visits, and more at Camp Chico Creek!

It's easy to beat the heat and have fun with CARD this summer!

Address

1968 East 8th Street
San Francisco, CA
CA

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+15308954711

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