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The Arboretum at Fresno State

Fresno, California

Arboretum, Nature Centers, Science, University

Over 100 species of trees; a rose garden with dozens of varieties; an iris garden with 100 different varieties; a magnolia collection with 24 varieties; a 1/2 acre allergy free demonstration garden; a collection of 65 tulip trees dedicated to submarines and sailors lost in WWII; a grove of 45 different varieties of Japanese Maples; a peace garden with monuments to those who have worked for peace and human rights; and many other small specialized garden areas.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Redding, California

Aquarium, Children's, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science, University

The facilities include Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp, Turtle Bay Museum (an interdisciplinary experience incorporating forestry, art, natural and cultural history, 30 acre arboretum; 22,000 gallon native species aquarium.

The Muir Experience Museum

Stockton, California

Archaeology, Culture, History, Library, Nature Centers, Science, Specialized, University

The museum is located in the William Knox Holt Library on the University of the Pacific, Stockton campus. It is in the Library on the main floor. It is called the Muir Experience and is mainly digital, though the archives have many of John Muir's original papers.