Discovering McCloud

09/26/2025

09/02/2025

08/27/2025

The dogwoods were the most magnificent that we've ever seen. The blooms put on a show for weeks

08/27/2025

Resist the urge to deadhead native flowers and help wildlife this fall.

Leaving spent blooms and dried stalks standing provides crucial benefits for a healthy ecosystem:

🐦 Food for Birds: Dried flower heads are packed with seeds that are a vital food source for birds, including goldfinches and sparrows.

🐝 Insect Habitat: The hollow stems of plants offer perfect overwintering sites for beneficial insects, including native bees.

🪺 Cover & Nesting Material: Dried foliage and stalks provide protection for small mammals and birds, and can be used as nesting material come spring.

This fall, embrace a slightly wilder look for your garden. The wildlife will thank you!

07/06/2025

Win this quilt, made lovingly by Kenna Edwards. Tickets can be purchased at the McCloud Heritage Junction Museum

Kenna has been sewing since the age of 10 and quilting for over 20 years. Her love for fabric, craftsmanship, and community has shaped much of her life and work.

She was a member of the Mount Shasta Lilies Quilt Guild and created numerous quilts for veterans in the area. She also organized several quilt shows in McCloud to benefit the McCloud Heritage Museum, as well as garden tours that raised funds for the McCloud Library.

Her passion for volunteerism and the arts made her a familiar and valued presence in many community events.