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Recent & Upcoming Events

The Power of Storytelling

Date: June 8, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Mount Shasta Sisson Museum

Between the Listening and the Telling

How Stories Can Save Us

Mark-Yaconelli - Story Telling

Join Mark Yaconelli as he dives into the importance of storytelling through the ages.

Mark Yaconelli is a storyteller, author, and activist. He shares the power of storytelling in our individual and collective lives.

In an increasingly fast-paced and fractured world, sharing stories can be a radical and deeply human practice. Stories uncover the ties that bind us to one another.

Mark Yaconelli will show how stories can heal our families, our world, ourselves.

Mark-Yaconelli - Quote 1

Your $5 donation for this event is greatly appreciated.


How Geology Shapes Hydrology

Date: June 15, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Mount Shasta Sisson Museum

Join us on Thursday, June 15th at 7PM for a fascinating presentation and discussion with Bill Hirt.

Bill Hirt - Geology/Hydrology

Mount Shasta dominates the hydrology of the region.

Much of the water that falls onto the mountain percolates downwards emerging from springs near its base, months to decades later. These springs, as well as modest surface runoff, feed the flows of the Shasta, Sacramento, and McCloud Rivers.

Bill Hirt - Mount Shasta

In addition to surface streams, water from Mount Shasta also recharges local aquifers and soil moisture. To ensure that local groundwater is not over-drafted, which would adversely affect both spring flows and well levels, hydrologists monitor the inputs to and outputs from the Mount Shasta hydrologic system.

This data is now being used to calibrate a regional groundwater model that will enable us to predict how the system will respond to annual variations in temperature and precipitation as well as the long-term effects of climate change.

Bill is an emeritus geology instructor at the College of the Siskiyous.

Your $5 donation for this event is greatly appreciated.


Watercolor Class – Learn to Paint Landscapes

Date: June 18, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Mount Shasta Sisson Museum


Chris Messer - Watercolors

In this watercolor painting class you will learn to paint landscapes carved by water with Chris Messer, well-known artist and teacher.

This one-day class will be held outside (plein-air). In coordination with the museum’s current exhibit on “Water is Life”, artists may reflect on how water has shaped this area.

After registering, you will receive a supply list.

As a supporter of the community, Chris has happily donated paintings to many fundraising events, and is also always willing to talk art and offer advice to budding artists.

Registration: $30 per person


Tour of Beaver Dam Analog in the Scott Valley

Date: June 24, 2023
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Details coming soon.

How can we Re-imagine our Water Systems?

Start date: July 14, 2023
End date: July 15, 2023
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Mount Shasta Sisson Museum

This water exploration presentation/tour is being presented by Tom Hesseldenz.

Details coming soon.

How are Fires Impacting Castle Lake

Date: July 20, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Mount Shasta Sisson Museum

Erinn Suenaga discusses the impact of fires on the Castle Lake area.

Storytelling Event

Date: August 10, 2023
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Mount Shasta Sisson Museum

Details coming soon.

The Mystery and Wonder of Springs

Date: August 17, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Redgie Collins shares his presentation exploring our local springs.

History of the Sisson Family

Date: October 19, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Mount Shasta Sisson Museum

A presentation by Jack Moore.

Details coming soon.

Storytelling Circle

Date: November 2, 2023
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Mount Shasta Sisson Museum

Details coming soon.