TURTLE BAY
EXPLORATION PARK
June/July 2022
Turtle Bay Museum: 20 Years and Counting Making memories has been the core of Turtle Bay Museumʼs mission since it opened its doors in 2002 along the Sacramento River. Twenty years later, the epicenter of science, art, history, and culture is celebrating a much-anticipated anniversary. While the museum went through initial growing pains, Turtle Bay continues to break attendance goals month after month. Continued on page 3
Tutankhamun: Wonderful Things, Treasures from the Pharaohʼs Tomb A hundred years ago, an amazing discovery was unearthed — the “Boy Kingʼs” tomb. Fast forward to today, where the history and legacy of Ancient Egypt are alive and well. Turtle Bay Exploration Park is fortunate to host “Tutankhamun: ‘Wonderful Thingsʼ Treasures from the Pharaohʼs Tomb” until Monday, Sept. 5 during this special historical anniversary. Continued on page 2
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Event Calendar June/July 2022 Hemstedʼs Moving & Storage presents
Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show Now - August 14, Tue - Sun, 11am & 12pm Parrot Playhouse 9:30am - 5pm (weekdays) 10:30am - 5pm (weekends) Briefly closed 11:45am - 1pm Free to access, $2 per nectar cup California Trout presents
Aquatic Adventures Wednesday - Thursday, 2:30pm
with additional support from The Fly Shop
Guided Garden Walks with the Horticulture Manager Saturdays, 10 am – 11 am
Scan for all events > Sherrill Bambauer presents Little Explorers Thursdays, 10am - 11am June: Unique You July: Community Helpers King Tut After Hours (21+) Friday, June 3, 6pm-9pm Tickets at turtlebay.org/after-hours Indoor Gardening 101 Saturday, June 11, 10am - 12pm
(Meet at 1155 Arboretum Drive)
(Meet at 1155 Arboretum Drive)
Rick & Kandi Barnett present
Wings of Summer, Butterflies! June 18 - August 14, 2022 Pterosaurs Animal Program Saturday, June 11 - Sept 3, 2:30pm
20th Anniversary Celebration Day
Saturday, June 11, 10am - 5pm
Pterosaurs exhibit opens plus FREE ice cream & cake from 10am - 12pm while supplies last!
Family 2nd Saturday Pterrific Pterosaurs! Sat, June 11, 11am - 2pm Magnificent Magnets! Sat, July 9, 11am - 2pm Redding Electric Utility Presents
Science Saturday Light & Rainbows Sat, June 15, 11am – 2 pm Sharks! Sat, July 16, 11am - 2 pm Venom Show Monday, June 20, 1pm Sundial Bridge Tours Friday, July 1, 10am Saturday, July 2, 10am Charlie Rabbit & Friends Saturday, June 4, 10am - 11 am Saturday, July 2, 10am - 11 am (Meet at 1155 Arboretum Drive)
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Friday, June 17 6:30 - 9:30pm
DSLR Photography Workshop - Butterflies Saturday, June 25, 5:00pm - 7:30pm Register at turtlebay.org/photography Museum After Hours (21+) Friday, July 15, 6pm-9pm Tickets at turtlebay.org/after-hours
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Tutankhamun: Wonderful Things, Treasures from the Pharaohʼs Tomb Continued from front cover
Presented by
Senator K. Maurice & Marianne Johannessen With major support from
Experience this dazzling collection of reproductions of King Tutʼs ancient Egyptian treasures and learn about the life, burial, and curse of Tutankhamun, from how he became king at a young age, the challenges he faced in his brief reign, and the stories we know about him today.
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The real artifacts no longer leave Egypt due to their fragile state and cultural significance, but that doesnʼt mean you wonʼt learn a thing or two about what it was like to be royal in Egyptʼs 18th Dynasty. “An exhibition like this gives local students and residents the opportunity to learn about Ancient Egypt first hand without leaving town, while also attracting tourists to Redding,” said Julia Cronin, Curator of Collections and Exhibits at Turtle Bay. This particular exhibit, from the Museum of Ancient Wonders in Cathedral City, California, has traveled all over the United States. “Tutankhamun: ‘Wonderful Thingsʼ” is free for Turtle Bay Members and included in paid park admission. This exhibit was made possible by Senator K. Maurice and Marianne Johannessen, with major support from SECO Manufacturing Co. and additional support from Julia and Dan Cronin.
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20 Years and Counting Continued from front page “People were happy to see the Museum that they had been hearing about for years was finally open,” says Julia Cronin, Turtle Bayʼs Curator of Collections and Exhibits. “We didnʼt have quite the initial attendance we had predicted based on studies done by an outside company that perhaps overestimated the attraction.
While exhibitions brought new people through the door, the permanent exhibits also feature lots to wonder about and return to. The Wintu Bark House, created by Wintu knowledge expert Ted Dawson, stands tall in the center of the museum, while the Shasta Caverns-replica leads to the 22,000-gallon freshwater aquarium that lots of creatures call home.
The Sundial Bridge was two years from opening and lent an air of ‘under constructionʼ that didnʼt help matters. Our loyal members and community members sustained us as we experienced the growing pains from which any new institution suffers. It takes work to be beloved by a community!”
As Turtle Bay Museum looks to the future, the most exciting developments include the introduction of a new day-to-night, grab-and-go bistro where Sundial Cafe used to be. The space will feature a table wrapped around a tree, branch chandeliers, lawn games, a childrenʼs area, and more.
The first exhibition was the in-house curated Journey to Justice: The People and the Salmon and Ansel Adams: Masterworks. Journey was about the legacy of the Winemum Wintu of the McCloud River and their efforts to gain Federal Recognition as a tribe. Alongside the stories of the Wintu people, the exhibition featured the challenges facing local salmon of the McCloud River area in the Sacramento Valley, a foodway essential to the Wintu people. Journey to Justice later went on to win a prestigious museum prize, says Cronin.
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Exhibitions from around the world began to be featured over time as Turtle Bay gained momentum. “People always mention Titanic and Frogs: A Chorus of Colors as crowd favorites,” says Cronin. “A T. Rex Named Sue paired with Art of the Brick was also a wildly successful summer. Right now, Tutankhamun: Wonderful Things is getting a lot of positive feedback. It always warms my heart when people reminisce about how much they like our in-house shows. The comment book for last yearʼs, Redding in the Roaring ‘20s was particularly smile-inducing.”
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See you at the Museum! At Your Own Pace: Turtle Bayʼs Sensory Hour With dim lights, low sound, and a relaxed atmosphere, Turtle Bayʼs Sensory Hour is an event for individuals of all ages with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or Sensory Processing sensitivities and their families to experience the museum at their own pace. “Our goal is to make Sensory Hour a comfortable environment for individuals with a variety of sensory differences,” says Katie Weber, Turtle Bayʼs Lead Educator. While it is a dedicated hour, guests are also welcome to stay the remainder of the day to explore the rest of the park and bring along their own fidgets, ear protection, and other sensory resources.
According to a survey taken by past participants, the accommodations that are most appreciated include limited capacity, free admission, interactions with community partners such as Rowell Family Empowerment, and provided Social Narrative (to give visuals and step-by-step expectations for visitors). The majority of registrants are not members of Turtle Bay, says Weber, so they are invited to purchase discounted memberships to the museum after their experience. This program is free. However, pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information and to register, please call 530-242-3108 or visit turtlebay.org/events.
PTEROSAURS Ancient Rulers of the Sky
Presented by
Sherrill Bambauer Supported by
The Robert Harris Family
Pterosaurs: Ancient Rulers of the Sky explores the majesty and wonder of these extinct flying reptiles that lived between the Late Triassic through the Late Cretaceous Periods (228 to 66 million years ago) of the Mesozoic Era. This exhibition features fossil replicas mixed with eight cutting-edge digital interactive stations showcasing the evolution, diversity, and lifestyle of this intriguing group of species.
On display at Turtle Bay Museum
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June 11 - Sept 5, 2022
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side An owl flies inches from your head. A large bird walks right by you, up-close and personal. A raccoon and fox climb, using their tails to balance. Every year, Turtle Bayʼs animals show off their natural behaviors to crowds during the annual Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show. This year will be no different, with shows beginning May 14. Sharon Clay, Curator of Animal Programs, remembers when Mike Warren, the CEO of Turtle Bay, came to her 15 years ago about starting the show we now know and love. In the summer of 2007, the first teaser show took off with only four animals. None of the staff had experience with training animals for a show, and none of the animals had been through training before. By 2009, the show featured 10 animals. “Ten animals was my goal to create a full, robust show,” says Clay. The current show contains 15 animals. Clay and Adrienne John, Assistant Curator of Animal Programs, make a script for the show to follow alongside music. “The most important thing is our theme,” “If you listen carefully, you can find the theme in the show. We change it every few years, but we vary the individual animalsʼ parts every year. There is always a thread that ties it all together.”
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capture Spike lifting her arm to touch her head in training, and it looks like waving and tricks the mind. Or when Digger (the badger) high fives, it is because he would smack me. I would just put my hand in front of it, and it looks like a high five.” “We have one over-arching message we want the guest to know, and that is to appreciate wildlife,” says Clay. “It drives us here at Turtle Bay. When we see a rattlesnake, we may be afraid of it, but that doesnʼt mean it needs to die. We can still appreciate it even if we don't like them.” Two new Red-crested turacos, a brother and sister, are trained and will be showing off their beauty and natural abilities. Favorites from the past like Turtle Bayʼs Umbrella Cockatoo, Monroe, are returning. Artemis, the Gray fox who was only a kit last year, is another notable new animal star in the 2022 show. “Her whole part is about 13 seconds because she is so fast,” says Clay. “Youʼll have to keep your eye out.” The show is included with park admission. To learn more about Turtle Bayʼs Walk on the Wild Side Show, visit our website.
Opens June 18
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This yearʼs theme is “Survival.” Past years included “Living With Wildlife,” “Taking a Hike,” and “Adaptations.” All the behaviors demonstrated in the show are natural. “They may look like tricks, but they arenʼt,” says Clay. “Spike, the porcupine, waves, although that wouldnʼt seem to be a natural behavior, it is. She isnʼt actually waving, we
Butterflies!
June 18 - August 14 Open daily until 5pm
Tips for Drought Tolerant Gardening:
Drought Tolerant Gardening is a Redding-Area Must. Hereʼs Why. Redding is in one of the worldʼs five mediterranean climate zones. Because of our dry summers, which all mediterranean climates have in common, drought tolerant plants thrive here. Many, many drought tolerant plants are also evergreen and need less maintenance, as well as less water. With the water restrictions California is currently facing, becoming a low water-use gardener is happening in real time. Turtle Bayʼs McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens has practiced low-water gardening since it opened in 2005. The Turtle Bay nursery sells California Native and drought tolerant plants, ready to help your garden withstand the heat. Lisa Endicott walks along rows of drought tolerant plants at the nursery, stopping and sharing facts about them effortlessly. After 20 years at Turtle Bay she is still excited about what drought tolerant gardening can do for Redding. She remembers in 2013 when the governor announced water restrictions, and ever since then, Turtle Bayʼs horticulture department has worked to get the word out about drought tolerant gardening, Endicott says. “Weʼre getting it out there, that drought tolerant is the way to go. When I tell people that we grow mostly drought tolerant plants in our nursery, their eyes light up,” she says. “And if you go around neighborhoods, youʼll see that people have been taking out their lawns and replacing them with drought tolerant plants. It is often very artfully done.”
1. Plan Ahead! Learn about which drought tolerant plants youʼd like to introduce to your space. Find inspiration at Turtle Bayʼs Mediterranean Climate Gardens throughout the Botanical Gardens. 2. Donʼt be afraid to play with textures and colors. Drought Tolerant plants come in many shapes, colors, and textures, and mixing them up creates an appealing arrangement. 3. Separate water requirements from each other. Plants that require more water should be kept in their own area. 4. Work with the soil you have. For example, choose drought tolerant plants that do not need a lot of drainage if you have clay soil. 5. Talk to your fellow drought tolerant knowledgeable gardener! The staff at Turtle Bay loves to answer questions.
Drought tolerant plants are not dreary and drab but have wonderful textures and color. Many drought tolerant plants are pollinator-friendly and can be a great way to begin gardening for newer green thumbs because of their low maintenance and their durability, Endicott shared. Ready to get started? Our Nursery focuses on growing California native plants as well as water-wise, and climate-acclimated plants from around the world, this way they are prime to grow strong and healthy right in your own backyard. Visit between Wednesday and Saturday from 9 am-1 pm. Spring Plant Sale Prices continue through Saturday, May 28.
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The following supporters are being added to the Major Donor Wall for their contributions to Turtle Bay: Zach, Pattie, & Aria Bay Collin, Emily & Piper Bogener Charter Communications Ross & Janet Domke Parker & Colton Haedrich In Memory of Bill Leiber Redding Heating & Air The Save Mart Companies C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Mark & Krysten Stilwell; Kaya, Lily, Nakoa, and Kenna
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Friday, June 17 • 6:30 - 9:30pm Supported by
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MUSEUM, FOREST CAMP, STORE Summer Hours: Open Daily 9am - 5pm (weekdays) 10am - 5pm (weekends) BOTANICAL GARDENS Open 7am - Dusk
TURTLE BAY NURSERY Open Wed - Sat, 9am - 1pm
MUSEUM STORE Now located inside the Museum!
Street Address: 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA 96001 Mailing Address: 1335 Arboretum Drive, Suite A, Redding, CA 96003 530-243-8850 • turtlebay.org • info@turtlebay.org
NUMBERS TO KNOW: Class/Field Trip Registration 530-242-3108 General Info 530-243-8850 Facility Rentals 530-242-3180 Famous Artists 530-242-3148 Membership 530-242-3131 Volunteer Info 530-242-3155 ADMISSION Members Free. For general admission visit turtlebay.org
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