Whiskeytown, CA - For the first time in park history, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is pleased to announce a series of virtual education programs. These programs are free and open to educators, students, lifelong learners, and other organized groups. Specific curriculum-based program topics include park geology, endangered species, fire ecology, California Gold Rush history, and more.
“In light of the pandemic, new challenges pose new opportunities," noted park superintendent Josh Hoines in a statement. “We strive to connect visitors and students to the park, and by way of the online education programs, we can continue to connect with the local community during these unique times."
Whiskeytown’s live, personal programs are being hosted via an online platform through the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration. If interested in scheduling a program, please plan ahead, as the park asks for at least two weeks advanced notice.
For more information on the program options or to schedule a program, visit: https://tinyurl.com/ybp8673s.
For questions about viewing a program for yourself, your class, or another group, contact education ranger Tyler Compton at e-mail us or 530-242-3454. www.nps.gov/whis
About Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Whiskeytown is one of over 420 parks within the National Park System. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area was established in 1965 to protect Whiskeytown Lake and surrounding habitat and to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for the people of the United States. The park protects a diversity of plants and animals and preserves cultural history of the Wintu People and California Gold Rush. Whiskeytown is visited by almost one million people each year. For more information, visit the park website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
