Saturday May 14th the Sacramento River Discovery Center “Celebrate the River” event from 9 am to 1 pm under “the old oak tree” in the Discovery Garden there will be more things for kids to do this year. The Boy Scouts will start the event with a flag ceremony and after that it will be “their” time. The Tehama County sheriff office will have a k-9 unit for people to meet and will also be sharing some boating safety tips. The Red Bluff Fire department will have an engine for the young to climb on and learn the importance of preventing fires. There will be an animal petting area where young people can come eye to eye with animals with very soft fur. There will be visits from Frank & Frances Fish, Smokey Bear and maybe even something with real wings and feathers . There will also be information on the Summer Camps program being led by Zach Whitten again this year. So you can see that there a great many free activities designed to let the young have fun while still learning.
The adults will also have opportunities to learn and have fun. The Red Bluff Art Association will have a display and some local crafters will tables. There will be a variety of food offered by the High School Interns, the Twilford family and Girl Scouts. New this year from 11 am to 1 pm will be tasting of wine-cheese and other adult items. There will be a Silent Auction table with items to bid on for home and garden. The Greenhouse will be open and the interns will be selling native and drought tolerant plants for only $5 a pot.
There will be lots to see an do for the whole family Saturday May 14h at the Mendocino National Forest’s Red Bluff Recreation Area located at 1000 Sale Lane. For more information about the activities you can call 527-1196 Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 4 pm, or e-mail ccramer@tehama.k12.ca.us or check the website www.srdc.tehama.k12.ca.us.
Photo Caption: The Celebration of the River on Saturday May 14th will be extra special for the young.
Bobie HughesVolunteer Public Relations Coordinator
Sacramento River Discovery Center
1000 Sale Lane
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-527-1196bhughe1@tehama.k12.ca.us or bobie@clearwire.net
www.srdc.tehama.k12.ca.us
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