05/14/2026
For Environment & Recreation Day last week, the class spent the day exploring how environment and recreation shape the quality of life in our community—starting with a simple but powerful question:
💭 “It is the year 2045, and Redding has become one of California’s premier outdoor destinations. What decision made that possible?”
The morning focused on the environmental systems that create the space to live and play 🌎 The class heard from leaders across land management, fire safety, and water conservation—including partners from Sierra Pacific Industries, Shasta Land Trust, Bureau of Land Management, City Parks, Shasta Dam, Coleman National Fish Hatchery, and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.
The group then transitioned into hands-on recreation experiences 🎣🚴♂️🌿
From fly casting with Hooked on Healing, to riding the bike park with the Redding Trail Alliance, to exploring the Turtle Bay arboretum—bringing to life how people connect with the environment every day.
In the afternoon, the class headed to Redding Sports Park ⚾ and heard from local leaders in sports and recreation, toured the complex, and jumped into a little friendly competition on the field.
The day concluded with a future-focused panel and think tank session 🧠 revisiting the 2045 question and exploring what it will take to continue growing Redding as a destination for outdoor recreation.
Redding’s environment and recreation opportunities don’t just happen—they are shaped by the people, organizations, and decisions that invest in our community every day ❤️
🙌 Thank you to our presenters, partners, and facilitators for creating such an impactful experience—and to Leadership Redding for continuing to bring these conversations to life. And a huge thank you to TRUE Ride, The UPS Store 7959, and Redding Sports Park for sponsoring the day! 🙏
