Events Archive

Debris flows are a serious threat on and around Mount Shasta. They have coursed down major drainages, including Mud Creek and Cascade Gulch, numerous times during the past 150 years.

Join Bill Hirt, Emeritus geology instructor at the College of the Siskiyous, as he examines the causes, history and mitigation options for these recurring geologic events.
$5 donation requested.

Walking Tour

Bill Hirt will conduct a half-day Mud Flow tour on the following Saturday, September 14th. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Limited to 12 people.

Presented by Ren Brownell of the Klamath Dam Renewal Corporation

After more than 100 years, the Klamath River is flowing freely.

Find out the latest regarding what is happening with the river, the people, and the fish?

You don’t want to miss this one.

The next occurrence of our Thursday Mornings at the Museum program focusing on parents and children working together will be:

Bees & Insects

Here are the details:

• Date:
  Thursday, August 15th
• Time:
  10AM to Noon
• Where:
  Mount Shasta Sisson Museum

There will be lots of activities to choose from. Don’t forget to draw or write your hopes for our “Dream For The Future” mural now on display.

Presented by Tom Hesseldenz

How do our homes, buildings and roads affect our groundwater, streams, and lakes? Buildings and paving prevent storm-water from soaking into the ground, thereby preventing groundwater recharge and increasing the rate and quantity of runoff above-ground. Tom will help us better understand this important topic and will discuss various solutions specific to our area and beyond.

Special Event Tour

On Friday, July 12th, Tom will be conducting a tour as an extension of his presentation – further examining our effects on the water system. This is an all day event, but you may elect to attend either the Morning Session, the Afternoon Session or both.

Tour Schedule

• Morning Tour (8:00 to 12:00)
  Cold Creek and Castle Creek, The Landing, Mercy Medical Center bioswales
• Lunch (12:00 to 1:00)
• Afternoon Tour (1:00 to 4:00)
  Ivy Street, Everitt Memorial Highway Mudflows

NOTE! There are limited openings for this tour event so call or email us today!

Local historian and author, Bill Miesse delves into the history and science of Northern California’s magnificent Castle Crags:

• Cattle drives
• Early Explorers and Scientists
• The Battle of Castle Crags
• High Society
• Indian Nancy’s Lost Gold
• Chrome Ore Mining
• Aerial Trams
• Glaciation
• An Updated Theory of How The Crags Were Formed

You don’t want to miss this wild ride.

This presentation has been cancelled.

The eastern Klamath Mountains flank I-5 between Yreka and Redding. Rocks exposed in the Eastern Klamath terrane record more than 300 million years of Earth’s history.

Since being added to North America, the Eastern Klamath terrane has been eroded, uplifted, and eroded again. During the past 5 million years glaciers and streams have carved the steep canyons that now dissect the region. This makes it susceptible to landslides and flooding.

It has also produced a wealth of gold and other mineral deposits whose extraction, sadly, has left a legacy of environmental damage.

Bill Hirt, Emeritus geology instructor at the College of the Siskiyous, will be exploring the fascinating intricacies of our surroundings in his presentation: Geology of the Klamath Range.

Presented in partnership with Siskiyou Land Trust

History of stagecoaches presented by Kathy Graves, Siskiyou County Historical Society. She has just written the latest Siskiyou County Historical Society book on this subject.

$5 donation requested.

Imagine looking up Castle Street toward the beautiful view of Mount Shasta, and instead of just seeing pavement and cars, you also see a vibrant flowing stream with numerous pools and riffles framed by lush riparian vegetation. Then imagine walking along that stream all the way from the elementary school through downtown to Sisson Meadow.

Also imagine walking or cycling from the City Park all the way to Lake Siskiyou, or between parks, residential areas, schools, and businesses in town, all on paved paths separate from roadways.

These projects and potential one-way traffic on Chestnut Street and Mount Shasta Boulevard with separated bikeways are all being considered by the City and Parks District, and will be presented by local landscape architect Tom Hesseldenz.

The Siskiyou Land Trust is convening a panel discussion focused on forest resilience. This event will feature experts in forest management and conservation, focusing on strategies for fire prevention and ecosystem protection.

Emphasizing community involvement and sustainable practices, the discussion aims to foster awareness and action towards healthier and more resilient forests.