…ated that staff can bring back draft job descriptions for Council's review as well as conduct additional studies if requested by Council. Councilmember Ory asked for further information regarding the Chico Nature Center loan as well as a discussion regarding the 50% reduction in Community Organization funding. Addressing the Council were Benson, Rory Rottschalk, Lise Smith-Peters, Emily Alma, Debbie Villasenor, Elaina McReynolds, Nancy Park, Woody Elliott, and Chris Johnson.…
Chico Nature Center
Community nature center hosting educational programs, Ice Cream Socials and outdoor activities.
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| Location | On the map (no street address published) |
| Today | Closed · opens tomorrow 5 am · 5 am–11 pm |
| Website | chicorec.gov |
Hours this week
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
City code hours: City and CARD parks close 11 pm–5 am unless a sign there says otherwise (Chico Municipal Code 12.18.450). No posted schedule of its own. Holidays may differ.
Sources: chicorec.gov. Last confirmed Aug 10, 2026. Something wrong here? Tell us.
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Right now: air 25 good · no weather alerts · roads quiet (CHP) (read 11:31 pm)
At the City CouncilAll mentions
Council minutes that name “chico nature center” (2008 on).
…rate it is charging and have it more accurately reflect what the City is now getting. He also asked the Council to consider a future discussion regarding forgiveness of the loan in its entirety. The Chico Nature Center, which is a non profit, borrowed money from the City to build a building on City owned property which serves the public. He asked that when the deferral is brought back to the Council, that Council take up this conversation at that time. Stephanie Taber - spo…
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Chico Creek Nature Center
Quiet this week but a reliable destination on a cooler morning after rain.
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