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 as you 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.
News & Events
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Catch a Showing of Grand Canyon 3-D on Feb. 25 and Support the Effie Yeaw Nature Center!
A portion of the proceeds from this event at 6 p.m. at the IMAX theater in downtown Sacramento will go to the American River Natural History Association to support the Nature Center! Find out how to get your ticket today... Bird and Breakfast Event at the Nature Center on March 13
Join us from 7:30-10:30 a.m. as we take a tour through the nature area guided by Audubon experts to see some of our fabulous bird residents. Breakfast will be provided. Cost is $35 per person. View event flyer... What's going on in February and March at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center?
Spend an Afternoon at our Non-Instructional Art Studio Workshops in February
Study, paint, or draw some of our still-life arrangements of taxidermied animals, including ducks, owls, snakes, bobcats and more. Participants must provide their own tools and art materials. There is a $7 charge, 16 or over is suggested. View workshop flyer...Wed., Feb 10 - 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Thurs., Feb 18 - 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Sat., Feb 27 - 12:30-3 p.m. |
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