Voices of Nature: Saturday Series

Discover the stories nature has to tell.

Discover the wild side of learning at the Chico Creek Nature Center’s Voices of Nature: Saturday Series — a monthly adventure where curiosity comes alive! Each session spotlights a fascinating theme — from turtles and birds to snakes, frogs, and field research — brought to life by passionate guest speakers and our Animal Care Naturalists.

Meet our animal ambassadors, enjoy engaging talks and live demonstrations, and experience a few surprise moments along the way. Participants are even encouraged to dress up for each theme — whether it’s a birder’s binoculars or a frog-green hoodie.

Held on the last Saturday of each month (unless it falls on a holiday weekend), this lively, all-ages series blends science, storytelling, and community connection — celebrating the incredible voices of the natural world.

Registration Details: Preregistration is required for all Voices of Nature events. Space is limited, and every individual attending — including adults and children — must be registered and pay the program fee. Reserve your spot early to ensure your place in each month’s adventure!

Location: Chico Creek Nature Center, Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum 

👩‍🏫 Chico Creek Nature Center, Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum
📍 1968 E 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928
🤸‍♀️Ages: Open, youth & adult
💰 $5 per attendee

Space is limited! Every individual attending, including adults and children, must be registered and pay the program fee.

Registration

Turtles & Tortoises:

Shell-ebration of Survival. Slow and steady wins the wonder — discover the remarkable world of turtles and tortoises, from local pond dwellers to globe-trotting giants. 

Course #16384 Sat | 11/22 | 10:30-11:30 AM Click here to register

Course #16393 Sat | 11/22 | 12:00-1:00 PM Click here to register

Birds:

For the Birds.  Join local birding experts for a journey into the vibrant world of birds — exploring the feathers, calls, and seasonal migrations that bring our skies to life.

Course #16403 Sat | 12/20 | 10:30-11:30 AM Click here to register

Course #16412 Sat | 12/20 | 12:00-1:00 PM Click here to register

Salamanders:

Secrets of the Slippery Kind. Step into the cool, damp world of salamanders — masters of regeneration and silent forest guardians of our streams.

Course #16432 Sat | 1/31 | 10:30-11:30 AM Click here to register

Course #16434 Sat | 1/31 | 12:00-1:00 PM Click here to register

Frogs:

Hop to It! From chorus calls to camouflage, discover why frogs are the beating hearts (and voices) of wetland ecosystems.

Course #16435 Sat | 2/28 | 10:30-11:30 AM Click here to register

Course #16436 Sat | 2/28 | 12:00-1:00 PM Click here to register

Snakes:

Slither & Sense. Unravel the mysteries of nature’s most misunderstood creatures — their beauty, biology, and vital role in healthy ecosystems.

Course #16437 Sat | 3/28 | 10:30-11:30 AM Click here to register

Course #16438 Sat | 3/28 | 12:00-1:00 PM Click here to register

Endangered Species:

On the Edge. Meet the resilient species fighting for survival and learn how small actions can make a big difference in conservation.

Course #16439 Sat | 4/25 | 10:30-11:30 AM Click here to register

Course #16440 Sat | 4/25 | 12:00-1:00 PM Click here to register

Field Research:

Science in the Wild. Go behind the scenes with local researchers and naturalists to see how fieldwork reveals the secrets of our living world.

Course #16441 Sat | 5/30 | 10:30-11:30 AM Click here to register

Course #16442 Sat | 5/30 | 12:00-1:00 PM Click here to register