Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve

View of Clear Creek in Redding taken from Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve

Welcome to Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve!

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We are a 27-acre, 501(c)3 non-profit nature preserve that is run entirely by volunteers. One of our primary goals is to protect and restore the natural beauty of Clear Creek in Redding, CA. We offer a variety of day-use activities like hiking and picnicking, as well as free interpretive events in the spring and fall. We hope you enjoy your visit!

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EVENTS
Board members standing in front of a wooden Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve sign, with a blue Special Event sign hanging below the wood.

Spring & Fall Events

Children are welcome at all of our events, and all events are free of charge.

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GEOLOGY
GEOLOGY
October 1, 2023    
10:00 am – 11:00 am
BLM Clear Creek Gorge Overlook
Kody Shellhouse, a geologist with the Bureau of Land Management, will take us on a hike around Clear Creek on trails near the Gorge Overlook. Enjoy the fresh air and exercise while you learn about the…
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GOLD RUSH HISTORY WALK
GOLD RUSH HISTORY WALK
October 14, 2023    
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
During the 1849 gold rush, settlers established Horsetown near Reading’s Bar on Clear Creek, marking California’s second major gold discovery. Enjoy a pleasant fall walk […]
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🌟 Join Our Vibrant Community: October Board Meeting! 🌟
16 Oct
October 16, 2023    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on our community? Do you believe that collective action can drive meaningful change? We invite you to […]
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RETURN OF THE SALMON FESTIVAL
RETURN OF THE SALMON FESTIVAL
October 21, 2023    
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Coleman Fish Hatchery
Join us at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery for a fun filled and educational day. For more information and directions visit www.fws.gov/fish-hatchery/coleman or their Facebook […]
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SEARCH FOR THE SPAWNING SALMON
SEARCH FOR THE SPAWNING SALMON
October 28, 2023    
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Gold Dredge Trailhead
Join Department of Fish & Wildlife biologist Matt Johnson for a walk along Clear Creek to observe spawning salmon – up close! Get up-to-date information […]
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"INSIDE" THE ROTARY SCREW TRAP & NATURE WALK
"INSIDE" THE ROTARY SCREW TRAP & NATURE WALK
November 4, 2023    
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
Join us at Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve alongside Fish Biologists from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to learn more about their juvenile salmon conservation […]
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ACORNS: A NATIVE AMERICAN STAPLE
ACORNS: A NATIVE AMERICAN STAPLE
November 5, 2023    
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
Native Wintu herbalist Ted Dawson will discuss the acorn, from harvest to food items. You’ll be invited to join in grinding acorns with mortar and […]
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Events on October 1, 2023
GEOLOGY
GEOLOGY
1 Oct 23
Anderson
Events on October 14, 2023
GOLD RUSH HISTORY WALK
GOLD RUSH HISTORY WALK
14 Oct 23
Anderson
Events on October 16, 2023
16 Oct
🌟 Join Our Vibrant Community: October Board Meeting! 🌟
16 Oct 23
Events on October 21, 2023
RETURN OF THE SALMON FESTIVAL
RETURN OF THE SALMON FESTIVAL
21 Oct 23
Anderson
Events on October 28, 2023
SEARCH FOR THE SPAWNING SALMON
SEARCH FOR THE SPAWNING SALMON
28 Oct 23
Redding
Events on November 4, 2023
"INSIDE" THE ROTARY SCREW TRAP & NATURE WALK
"INSIDE" THE ROTARY SCREW TRAP & NATURE WALK
4 Nov 23
Anderson
Events on November 5, 2023
ACORNS: A NATIVE AMERICAN STAPLE
ACORNS: A NATIVE AMERICAN STAPLE
5 Nov 23
Anderson

All events (unless otherwise noted) will meet at the HCCP parking area on Clear Creek Road, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge.

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    Find Your Destination

    NATURE

    Explore the wide variety of native and introduced plant life within the preserve.

    TRAILS

    There are 4 different trails to choose from, ranging from .6 to 1.3 miles, for all abilities.

    VOLUNTEER

    Trail maintenance, Adopt-A-Highway cleanup, and board meetings are a few ways to get involved.

    DONATE

    All donations are tax-deductible under 501(c)3. We accept PayPal and Thrivent.

    Partnerships with:

    Logo for Shasta Environmental Alliance
    Logo for Shasta Chapter California Native Plant Society
    Logo for Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
    Logo for Shasta Historical Society

    The McConnell Foundation

    North State Giving Tuesday

    Trails & Bikeways Council of Greater Redding

    Thrivent

    Bureau of Land Management

    California Conservation Corps

    California Department of Fish and Wildlife