Shasta College Forest Health

08/25/2026

Learn about California Biodiversity Day! 🌿➡️

This free community event will feature activities for all ages, including:
🐦 Birdhouse building
🐝 Bee hotel creation
🌼 Pollinator education

📍 Whistle Stop Park, Downtown Redding
📅 September 5, 2026 | 10 AM - 2 PM

08/18/2026

🎉 Student Spotlight! IRONMAN USA – Pacific

We are pretty impressed with this one! 💪 Shasta College Heavy Equipment student Leobardo Espinoza recently completed the IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California right here in Redding!

That’s 70.3 miles of swimming, biking, and running — that's 8 months of training while also being a college student. 👏

Congratulations, Leobardo! Way to represent Shasta College and our Heavy Equipment program! ⚔️🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

08/12/2026

Students are headed back to campus next week!

Before we jump into another busy semester, we want to know—how did you get outside this summer?

We’ll start! This is Hirz Bay, Campground, where some of our students spent time this summer working on a fuels reduction project. Not a bad place to spend your workday!

Now it’s your turn—drop your favorite summer outdoor photo in the comments! Hiking, camping, time on the water, exploring the woods…we’d love to see where your summer took you.

Here’s to a great fall semester and getting our students back in the classroom—and out in the field!

07/30/2026

Find our students in the latest issue of Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living! 💚

We love seeing mom-and-son duo Caroline & Kenneth sharing their Shasta College stories — including Caroline’s experience in our Heavy Equipment Operations program. 🚜

Way to go, Caroline & Kenneth!

07/29/2026

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07/23/2026

🚁🌲 Ready to build your drone skills?

Shasta College is offering two evening UAS (drone) courses this fall, making it easier to fit professional development into your schedule.

Drone Flight Fundamentals
📅 Aug. 19 – Oct. 7
🕠 Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM
✅ 1 unit | No prerequisites
Learn basic flight maneuvers, safety, regulations, and gain hands-on flying experience.

UAS Payloads & Mission Planning
📅 Oct. 22 – Dec. 17
🕠 Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM
✅ 1 unit
Designed for those looking to expand their drone knowledge through mission planning, data collection, and the use of advanced sensors such as infrared, LiDAR, and multispectral imaging.

Perfect for those interested in forestry, forest health, natural resources, agriculture, GIS, public safety, and more.

Seats are limited—register today!

07/16/2026

🌲 Learning by doing! 🌲

Our Trio Upward Bound students recently had the opportunity to learn from Melissa Markee, Shasta College's Forestry & Natural Resources Instructor. Students practiced identifying different tree species using a dichotomous key—an essential field tool that helps narrow down a tree's identity by observing characteristics like needles, bark, cones, and branching patterns.

Hands-on experiences like these give students a glimpse into careers in forestry, natural resources, and environmental stewardship while building valuable field skills.

07/15/2026

🌲 Nature is a child's first classroom.

Finland's Raised by Nature guidebook encourages families to make outdoor experiences part of everyday life from the very beginning. Research suggests that time spent in nature can support healthy development, encourage exploration, and help foster a lifelong connection to the outdoors.

From woodland walks to discovering moss, sticks, and pine cones, simple outdoor activities can inspire learning while helping children build confidence and curiosity.

Healthy forests help nurture healthy communities. 🌿

📷 Photo: Yle News, Finland

07/08/2026

07/03/2026

Happy Fourth of July weekend from SC Forest Health. 🌲

As you celebrate with family and friends, remember to do your part to help protect our forests and open spaces. Whether you’re camping, hiking, or enjoying a backyard barbecue, practice fire safety and help keep California’s landscapes healthy for everyone.

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!