Wildways 2013 Events
Tickets to the events listed below are now on sale here. Click the event number to order tickets.
Please note that Member Prices are for current Shasta Land Trust members only. Join us, and get a discount on all Wildways events. Thanks!
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1. Sulphur Creek Restoration Project (3/9/13)
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2. Grilling and Smoking Demo (3/16/13)
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3. Easter Egg Hunt on Fenwood Ranch (3/30/13)
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4. Fire Restoration Tour (4/13/13)
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5. Redding School of the Arts Tour (4/20/13)
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6. An Italian Evening (4/21/13)
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7. Tour a Tibetan Buddhist Center (4/27/13)
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8. Explore Shasta Big Springs Ranch (5/4/13)
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9. Birding Basics (5/5/13)
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10. Life "Off the Grid" (5/18/2013)
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11. Step Back in Time on Fenwood Ranch (5/19/13) _____________________________
12. Try Your Hand at a Poker Ride
Sun., June 2, 2013. 10am - 2pm
If you feel lucky this spring or are just looking for a nice horseback ride, why not join our poker ride! Basically it's a good excuse to ride your own horse on the 5,000 acre SLT-conserved Cow Creek Ranch and have some fun. The trail meanders through oak woodlands and grasslands. At five stations riders receive a card for a poker hand. Prizes will be awarded, including best, second best and worst hand. Additiontal hands can be purchased for $4.
Hosted by Jennifer Powell and Kathleen Gilman.
Tickets: $15/person for SLT members; non-member price = $20/person.
Please note that member prices are for SLT supporters. Thanks!
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Sat., June 8, 2013. 8am - 11am
Get off the beaten path and join us for this unique trail run near Palo Cedro on the SLT-conserved Rickert Brothers Ranch. There will be two courses, one less than 3 miles and one more than 5 miles. The runs will be timed but this is not a true "race". There will be no awards (well, maybe some frivolous ones). The run will be along rocky ranch roads with a moderate climb, but will be mainly level running with stunning views of thousands of acres of protected ranchland. Refreshments will be provided to enjoy with friends in the shade at the finish. Runners will also receive a commemorative photo by local photographer Egon Harrasser.
Hosted by Ben Miles, Bridget Harrison, Nancy Ruffner, and Egon Harrasser.
Tickets: $15/person for SLT members; non-member price = $20/person.
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14. Tour Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm Sorry, this event has SOLD OUT.
Sat., June 15, 2013. 10am - 2pm
Back by popular demand, here's your chance to learn more about the wind turbines on your eastern horizon. Pattern Energy officials will offer a behind-the-scenes tour of the 44 wind turbines that generate enough electricity to power 44,000 homes. You'll be amazed by the new technology used to operate the turbines. Also includes a delicious box lunch at a nearby scenic site. Last year's tour sold out fast, so get your tickets early.
Hosted by Sandi Shearer, Dave Bunte, and Pattern Energy
Tickets: $30/person for SLT members; non-member price = $35/person.
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Sat., June 29, 2013. 4:30pm - 9pm
Back by popular demand! Enjoy a luau near French Gulch at Jason and Serena Hull's Clear Creek Event Center, a magical pavilion in the woods accessed by a suspension bridge. The cooking fires will be blazing and the delicious aroma of fresh roast pig will be in the air. Enjoy a glass of wine from the no-host bar and settle in for a delightful evening of great food and great music. You might even feel like dancing!
Hosted by Jason & Serena Hull and Randy & Noel Bush
Tickets: $60/person for SLT members; non-member price = $65/person.
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16. Mountain Bike Ride on the Great Shasta Rail Trail (GSRT)
Sorry, this event has SOLD OUT.
Sat., July 13, 2013. 9:30am - 1pm
Make mountain biking history by joining the very first SLT cycling adventure on the GSRT! SLT has been a prime mover in developing this future trail near McCloud and while the trail is not yet open to the public, we have special permission for this event. You'll be shuttled from McCloud to Bartle and then ride the former railroad bed back to McCloud. Pre-ride snacks and a great lunch at the Dance Hall in McCloud will be provided. There will also be speakers to fill you in on the past, present and future of the railroad and the GSRT and their connection to McCloud.
Hosted by Ben Miles and David Short
Tickets: $30/person for SLT members; non-member price = $35/person.
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17. Moonlight Music in the Trees
Sat., July 20, 2013. 7pm - 10:30pm
You're invited to be enchanted by the light of the moon in bucolic oak woodlands near Palo Cedro while enjoying an evening of "Hot Club" music with the ROMA Band and guests. From gypsy ballads to standards of the 1930s and 40s, ROMA plays a blend of swinging string jazz that is danceable, melodic and just plain foot-tapping good. Delectable finger foods, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Just bring your gypsy spirit and dancin' shoes!
Hosted by Lynda Scheben & Paul Blackwell, John Haynes & Debra Townsend, Ross & Carla Clark, and Francis & Ann Duchi
Tickets: $40/person for SLT members; non-member price = $45/person.
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18. Hathaway Stargazing Campout
6pm Sat., Aug.10 to noon Sun, Aug. 11
Experience the wide open spaces of the Swede Creek Plains on this overnight event on the Hathaway Ranch. The dark skies above our primitive campsite will reveal summer constellations while shooting stars streak through the Milky Way overhead. You can go for a hike or mountain bike ride before sunset or just take in the views. Later, high-tech and low-tech stargazing techniques will be demonstrated. Enjoy your own picnic dinner Saturday night and wake up to a hot breakfast on Sunday provided by your hosts.
Hosted by Ben Miles & Melina Taylor and Bridget Harrison & Dave Drogos
Tickets: $25/adult SLT members; non-member price = $30/adult. Children 12 and under free.
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19. Batty for Bats and Burrowing Owls Sorry, this event is SOLD OUT.
Sat., August 17, 2013. 4pm - 9pm
We start in the late afternoon with a peek at a colony of burrowing owls at a golf course in Davis. These rarely-seen long-legged owls nest in holes created by other animals and even humans, and are uniquely active during daylight. Next, bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy at the Yolo Basin Foundation where you will delight in an intimate bat experience with their bat expert, Corky Quirk. Get a close look at some live bats as you learn about the natural history of these fascinating critters. Later, your private party will enjoy wine & delicious treats while you await the fly-out of hundreds of thousands of free-tailed bats.
Hosted by Yolo Basin Foundation, Kathleen Gilman, and Diane & Bob Madgic
Tickets: $35/person for SLT members; non-member price = $40/person.
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20. Moonlight Kayaking Sorry, this event has SOLD OUT.
Wed., August 21, 2013. 6:30pm - 10pm
Bring your own canoe or kayak and join us for lakeside light dinner and a mystical evening on Manzanita Lake at Lassen NP. As we await the sunset, we'll enjoy our light picnic fare and drinks. As the darkness falls, you can launch your canoe or kayak on the lake for a paddle amongst the nighthawks and bats soaring over the lake surface. As it gets darker we'll paddle on and await the full moonrise over majestic Lassen Peak.
Hosted by Jay & Terri Thesken and Dave & Judy Bush
Tickets: $30/person for SLT members; non-member price $35/person.
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21. Shasta Dam 75th Anniversary Tour Sorry, this event has SOLD OUT.
Sat., September 7, 2013. 1pm - 4pm
September 2013 marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of construction of Shasta Dam. Join us for a unique tour of this amazing structure that has had an enormous impact on Shasta County and the entire state. There will be a speaker from the Shasta Lake Heritage and Historical Society who will share stories about the dam's construction followed by a custom tour. Close the afternoon with wine and appetizers on the lawn overlooking Shasta Lake where you can enjoy one of the most spectacular views in the area. A walk of 1/2 mile each way will be required from the parking lot to the tour site.
Hosted by Tom & Nancy Ruffner and Sue Keller
Tickets: $30/person for SLT members; non-member price = $35.
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22. Matson Vineyard Wine Tasting
Sat., September 28, 2013. 2pm - 6pm
Matson Vineyards is hosting this tour of their vineyard, straw bale storage room, wine cellar and newly finished tasting room. The Matson family was one of the originators of wine making in Shasta County and continues to be a leader in making fine wines. Participants will be able to taste wine out of barrels in the wine cellar as well as purchase wine in the wine tasting room. Snacks will be provided.
Hosted by Lynette Shaw, Dave & Judy Bush, and Don & Cathy Koch
Tickets: $40/person for SLT members; non-member price = $45/person.
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Sat., October 5, 2013. 6pm - 9pm
Everyone knows what Oktoberfest means! It's your chance to sing with a raised stein, eat German food and dance to oompah music. There will be a no-host beer and wine bar so if you have your own stein, dust it off and bring it along. Diesen will happen at der Elder Kraut Haus (also known as the Millville Grange Hall in Pale Cedro). Kommen Sie und haben Spass (come and have fun)! Das ist gut!
Hosted by Bill & Sue Keller, Bob & Cynthia Castner, Warren & Colleen Lytle, and Tom & Nancy Ruffner
Tickets: $40/person for SLT members; non-member price = $45/person.
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24. Bake and Brunch on the River
Sat., October 26, 2013. 9am - noon
Can you imagine always having the right ingredients on hand to start a variety of breads and desserts? Join a hands-on cooking class where you will make a healthy starter mix. Then team up with a partner and use the mix to produce muffins, biscuits, cupcakes, waffles, pancakes, coffee cake, shortcake, scones and cheese bread. You'll come away with great ideas for a last minute recipe for anything from appetizers to dessert.
Hosted by Diane Madgic
Tickets: $50/person for SLT members; non-member price $55/person.
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25. Guided Fly Fishing on Fall River Sorry, this event has SOLD OUT.
Date to be determined
Join fly fishing guide Art Teter, renowned professional fisherman, on the excursion of a lifetime as you experience the best places to fly fish with an expert on Fall River. Start this exciting fishing adventure for two by planning your trip to include a two-night stay for four on the beautiful SLT-protected River Ranch. You will enjoy a delectable dinner provided by John Stokes and Art will pick the two anglers up the next morning to begin this fly fishing adventure.
Note: Fishing date and cabin stay must be arranged a minimum of three weeks prior to fishing. Call SLT to schedule arrangements. Minimum age for fishing is 12 years. Fishing gear and lunch will be provided by Art Teter. This one-day excursion for two in non-transferable and good only for the 2013 season.
Hosted by Art Teter Guide Service, Jim & Mary Rickert, and John Stokes
Price for entire event: $800
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We'll see you at a Wildways 2013 event!
Tickets for all of these Wildways 2013 are now on sale on this website.
As always, a big thank you to the dozens of volunteers that make Shasta Land Trust's Wildways a successful annual series of events!
