We welcome the support of individuals, organizations and businesses from around our community. In fact, help from supporters like you makes the work we do possible!   Call Lynne Pinkerton, our Grants Administrator, with any questions you may have about the Nature Center's funding needs at 916 -489-4918 or 916 -711-4918 for TDD/TTY.

If you would like to support activities of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, send contributions to:

Effie Yeaw Nature Center
P.O. Box 579
Carmichael, CA 95609

Online Donations

We want to provide you and your family with an affordable outlet to recreate and de-stress, and contribute to the overall quality of life in the Sacramento region. Please help us accomplish this by making an online donation.  By doing so you are playing a vital role in the preservation of the American River Parkway, Gibson Ranch and other park programs.  These funds stay with our department to help maintain and operate County Parks; provide programs at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and through Therapeutic Recreation Services.  This is not tax deductible.

Click on the Donate now! button and a new window will open with a form to complete your secure donation transaction.

Join ARNHA, the American River History Association!

ARNHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization that supports the Effie Yeaw Nature Center with important funding and volunteer work. ARNHA Membership includes many benefits such as free entry to Ancil Hoffman Park when visiting the Nature Center, 10% discount in the Discovery Shop at the Nature Center, early notification and registration for programs and events, Acorn and Under the Oaks newsletters and satisfaction from knowing that you're a part of a valuable educational effort. Join ARNHA today!

All donations to ARHNA should be designated as "This donation is to support the Effie Yeaw Nature Center." You will receive a letter in reply recognizing and thanking you for your donation to the nature center.