Welcome to Effie Yeaw Nature
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 We are an award-winning environmental and cultural education center located within the beautiful American River Parkway in Carmichael, California.
We offer a dynamic variety of fun activities including children, adult and school programs, nationally renowned interactive exhibits, educational workshops and many opportunities for volunteering.
Visitors can see live wild animals, browse our Discovery Shop for books, toys and unique gifts, or tour the replica of a Maidu Indian summer village.
Enjoy our 77-acre nature preserve featuring interpretive trails that meander through the riparian woodlands along the American River. See deer, coyotes, migratory songbirds and wild turkeys asyou explore the preserve’s lush oak woodlands. Come and see us soon!
See spectacular wildlife photography from Nature Area visitors
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We Need Your Support!
Your generous donation to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center will ensure that we continue to fulfill Effie Yeaw's vision of providing some of the most high quality and entertaining educational and cultural programs and events in the Sacramento region to children and adults alike. Today is the day to donate! There are two ways to donate to the Nature Center. Donations can be made to the County care of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center or through the American River Natural History Association (ARHNA). ARHNA is a 501 (c) (3) that was established 27 years ago to support the nature center.
Please note - Due to the current budget situation, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center will now close at 1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.
News & Events
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See What's Going on at Effie Yeaw in November and December!
Every Day Grocery Shopping Can Now Help Support the Effie Yeaw Nature Center!
The Nature Center’s non-profit partner American River Natural History Association (ARNHA) has been selected to participate in the Raley’s Quality of Life program. Each time a participant shops at Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill or Food Source stores, a portion of the purchase will be donated to ARNHA. There is no additional cost to the shopper to participate in the program. Learn how to sign up... Some Access Points to American River Parkway Closing to Vehicles
Due to budget reductions, beginning September 14, 2009, several access sites along the Parkway will be closed to vehicles. Signs will be posted, and visitors may still enter the areas on foot and bicycles. For information on specific access points and alternate routes, view Parks Access News Release |
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