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Stroll Through the Seed Orchard in Chico
Chico, California, United States
Part of the Mendocino National Forest, the 209-acre Chico Seed Orchard in Northern California focuses on producing seed trees for projects such as reforestation & wildfire recovery.
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Enjoy a relaxing stroll through a truly international woodland at the Chico Seed Orchard.
Chico, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This facility is part of the Mendocino National Forest and began in 1904 as the Plant Introduction Field Station.
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Hundreds of plants were collected from around the world and were brought back to Butte County to be grown and researched by the USDA.
Chico, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Many familiar plants spent their first years in the United States right here, including the kiwifruit, pistachio, and jujube fruit.
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The 209-acre botanical gem still contains many of these original plants--look for interpretive signs along the 1-mile long paved nature path
Chico, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Currently, the Chico Seed Orchard focuses on producing seed trees for projects such as reforestation, wildfire recovery, watershed restoration, and mine reclamation.
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Comanche Creek, a bamboo grove, and many tree varietals make this a great spot for the whole family - including your four-legged friends!
Chico, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Take a walk with your favorite four-legged friend (on leash) or enjoy a creekside lunch at one of the seven established picnic sites.
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High tree canopies often filled with birds create the feel of a bustling bird aviary.
Chico, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A restroom provided along the loop trail and wheelchair accessibility make this location easy and enjoyable for the whole family.
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Chico, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This Northern California attraction is a peaceful spot for a leisurely stroll.