Join the Butte Sailing Club for an introduction to sailing. The course covers boating safety, knots, rigging, and sailing theory. On the water skills such as boat handling, docking, sail trim, and capsize recovery will be taught on the Vagabond 14 sailboats. This class follows the guidelines set by US Sailing but does not offer a US Sailing certificate.

We are excited that for the first time Chico Performances, Chico Area Recreation District (CARD), and Inspire School of Arts & Sciences are partnering to give an opportunity for local youth to work and perform on the Laxson Auditorium stage. We are excited for this new adventure to add new people, new talent, and new voices to our community as well as welcome returning performers to the Laxson stage! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or you’ve never been on stage before, we encourage you to sign up or audition for a leading role to be a part of this mythical adventure!

Welcome to CARD's Hiking Club, for grades 2nd-8th! This exclusive club will focus on showing participants the wonderful world of hiking in Chico's very own Upper Park, while exploring its native animals and plants. Each day will not only feature a hike, but will also include a game, activity, or scavenger hunt to add some extra excitement!

What runs but never walks? Water! Join us at the Nature Center as we explore Big Chico Creek and learn how we are part of the local Chico watershed. Participants will have the opportunity to observe, discuss and personally reflect on the diverse ecological connections to local creeks and river ecosystems within our watershed.

Come experience the light of the full moon! Join us for a hike in Upper Bidwell Park, as we explore nocturnal animals and some of their unique adaptations, learn about the phases of the moon and soak in the beautiful evening sky.

Experience the night sky under the new moon giving us a better view of the stars as we walk across an oak woodland environment and traverse the open meadows under the sparkling night sky. Join us for a hike in Upper Bidwell Park, as we explore unique nocturnal plant and animal adaptations, constellations, and astronomical events.

Join us at the Nature Center for a family friendly owl prowl. What a hoot! Kiddos will think like a scientist as we dissect owl pellets in the science lab and learn about native owl species in our area. Brush up on your night vision as we end the evening with an owl prowl around the Nature Center to look for our nocturnal, feathery friends.

Attend a FREE class with 8 weekly sessions designed for men and women who have or want to assist people who have suffered unwelcome change, loss or turmoil and are seeking to enhance their outlook on life.