Monitoring Stream Flow

Each year 6th grade students from Trinity Alps Preparatory attend a three-day, two-night, Environmental Camp at the breathtakingly beautiful Bar 717 Ranch in Hyampom. 6th graders from Hayfork Elementary School attend a one day field trip to this environmental camp as well. They explore and have fun learning about all of the wonders of nature. Some educational topics are: water quality, stream flow, lichens, wildlife tracks and scat, Silviculture, forestry, birding, Macroinvertebrates, archery, Botany, and more! We appreciate all of the support that goes into this camp including: school staff and volunteers, Bar 717 Ranch owners and staff, Trinity River Restoration Program, CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service, District staff, and other natural resource professionals who volunteer their own time to make this camp fun and educational.

Since 2008, and every year since, the District coordinates the free Plant and Seed Exchange at the Young Family Ranch for Trinity County’s new and seasoned plant enthusiasts. The Plant and Seed Exchange provides a family friendly event for people to share their plant starts, seeds, plant cuttings, and divisions. Plants are donated by community members, Ace Hardware, and the University of California (UC) Master Gardener’s Program. Holiday Market has donated food for the bike blender fundraiser. The UC Master Gardener’s provided support throughout the event, lead tours of gardening demonstrations, and offers some fun activities for the kids. This event also has many crafts and activities for kids, live music, delicious fresh meals, and informational and educational booths.

2018 was the 20th Anniversary of the Trinity River Salmon Festival. The festival started off with a traditional Tribal Blessing and song by Sonny Hayward from the Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation to welcome the return of the salmon. There was plenty of excitement to be had with live musical guests, the live animal show from Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Raku pottery firing at Studio G, salmon printing, button making, locally grown and harvested produce, native plant sale, traditionally smoked salmon by members of the Wintu Tribe, large Salmon tent, and much more.
This event is sponsored by the Trinity River Restoration Program and the Trinity County Chamber of Commerce. A special thanks to the California Conservation Corps for their volunteer efforts

2019 was a particularly memorable year for Weaverville Summer Day Camp. Campers ages 6-12 spent three weeks outside learning and experiencing nature, food, farming, upcycle crafts, conservation, and much more. Campers learned about our natural environment and how important it is to protect and preserve it. Campers were able to create and eat healthy snacks in a fun and engaging camp environment. All while making new friends and expressing their individual creativity. The Summer Day Camp is the perfect place for children to create, explore, and learn without even knowing it!