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Effie Yeaw Nature Center

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Effie Yeaw Nature Center is an award-winning environmental and cultural education center located within the beautiful Ancil Hoffman Park on the American River Parkway. They 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 the Discovery Shop for books, toys, and unique gifts, or tour the replica of a Maidu Indian summer village.

Enjoy the 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.

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  • Contact Info

    Effie Yeaw Nature Center

    2850 San Lorenzo Way
    Carmichael, CA 95608

    Phone: (916) 489-4918   |   Email   |   Official Website

    Admission:

    Free
    *Donations accepted

    Hours:

    Trails:
    Daily Dawn-Dusk

    Center:
    Feb-Oct: Wed-Sun 9am-5pm
    Nov-Jan: Wed-Sun 9am-4pm

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Parking Info

    $5/car

  • Accessibility Services

    There is no accessibility service information available at this time.

  • Technical Specs

    From Davis or Downtown Sacramento:
    Take I-80 east toward Sacramento
    Take Highway 50 east
    Take Watt Avenue North Exit
    Turn right on Fair Oaks Blvd.
    Turn right on Van Alstine Ave.
    Turn left on California Ave.
    Turn right on Tarshes Drive (entrance to Ancil Hoffman Park)
    Go past kiosk, continue on Tarshes Drive to stop sign
    Turn left at stop sign (San Lorenzo Way) and continue to Nature Center

  • • Current Events

      05/26/12

      Wet and Wild Pond Animals Effie Yeaw Nature Center Wet and Wild Pond Animals Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center May 26, 2012 Splashing, skimming, swishing, and swimming—what are all those creatures in the water? Meet an aquatic garter snake and learn about the other aquatic critters found near ponds and rivers.

  • • Upcoming Events

      05/27/12	Under the Oaks Effie Yeaw Nature Center Under the Oaks Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center May 27, 2012 Our mighty oak trees provide food and shelter for many animals and insects. Learn how to identify the three species of oak trees found in the Nature Preserve, and who may be living in them.
      06/09/12	Painting Where the Wild Things Are Gala and Art Auction Effie Yeaw Nature Center Painting Where the Wild Things Are Gala and Art Auction Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center June 9, 2012 Painting Where the Wild Things Are is a live and silent auction of art and other irresistible items, delectable food and beverages, and lively music on the grounds of the beautiful Effie Yeaw Nature Center provide. This is a not-to-be-missed event that supports the science and history programs provided as a community service by this non-profit visitor and education center.
      06/22/12	Summer Concert Series Effie Yeaw Nature Center Summer Concert Series Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center June 22, 2012 Tammy Hall, internationally reknown concert pianist will perform with Michaelle Goerlitz and Sam Bevan. Enjoy an incredible night of Jazz and more.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/26/12

    Wet and Wild Pond Animals Effie Yeaw Nature Center Wet and Wild Pond Animals Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center May 26, 2012 Splashing, skimming, swishing, and swimming—what are all those creatures in the water? Meet an aquatic garter snake and learn about the other aquatic critters found near ponds and rivers.

  • Upcoming Events

    05/27/12	Under the Oaks Effie Yeaw Nature Center Under the Oaks Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center May 27, 2012 Our mighty oak trees provide food and shelter for many animals and insects. Learn how to identify the three species of oak trees found in the Nature Preserve, and who may be living in them.
    06/09/12	Painting Where the Wild Things Are Gala and Art Auction Effie Yeaw Nature Center Painting Where the Wild Things Are Gala and Art Auction Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center June 9, 2012 Painting Where the Wild Things Are is a live and silent auction of art and other irresistible items, delectable food and beverages, and lively music on the grounds of the beautiful Effie Yeaw Nature Center provide. This is a not-to-be-missed event that supports the science and history programs provided as a community service by this non-profit visitor and education center.
    06/22/12	Summer Concert Series Effie Yeaw Nature Center Summer Concert Series Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center June 22, 2012 Tammy Hall, internationally reknown concert pianist will perform with Michaelle Goerlitz and Sam Bevan. Enjoy an incredible night of Jazz and more.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/20/12	The Best of the New Optics: For Birdwatchers by Birdwatchers Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/19/12	Binoculars for Beginners Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/13/12	Mother Nature Stroll Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/12/12	Abalone Necklace Making Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/06/12	The Lost Ladybug Project Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/05/12	Sun Seekers Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/29/12	Bountiful Harvest: An Exploration of Maidu Culture Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/22/12	Caring for Wildlife Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/21/12	Guided Nature Walk: Earth Day Every Day Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/15/12	Family Activity: Wildflower Walk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/14/12	Family Activity: Saturday Safari Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/08/12	Family Activity: Birds Aren't the Only Ones Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/07/12	Family Activity: Get Into Your Local Creek Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/02/12- 04/06/12	Spring Family Nature Walks Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/02/12- 04/05/12	Spring Under the Oaks Kids Camps Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/01/12	Family Activity: Animal April Fools Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/31/12	Family Activity: Basic Birding Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/24/12	Family Activity: Beaks, Claws, and Jaws Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/18/12	Family Activity: Nature Myths Debunked Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/17/12	Family Activity: Map and Compass Walk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/11/12	Family Activity: Nature Story Time Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/10/12	Bird and Breakfast Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/04/12	Family Activity: Living in Water Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/03/12	Family Activity: Nature's Symphony Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    02/26/12	Family Activity: Hawks and Falcons Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    02/25/12	Family Activity: Let's Draw a Cougar Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    02/19/12	Family Activity: Birds of the River Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    02/18/12	Family Activity: The Great Backyard Bird Count Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    02/12/12	Family Activity: Nisenan Maidu Village Walk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    02/11/12	Family Activity: Astonishing Animal Adaptations Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    02/05/12	Family Activity: Fun Facts About Otters and Beavers Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    02/04/12	Family Activity: Those Wacky Woodpeckers Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    12/31/11	Flying Tiger Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    12/24/11	Coyote Tales Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    12/18/11	Cold Blooded Creatures Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    12/17/11	Tracks: What Do They Reveal? Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    12/11/11	Nature Story Time Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    12/10/11	By the River's Edge Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    12/04/11	Birding Basics Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    12/03/11	Holiday Shopping Event Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    11/27/11	Things that Slither Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    11/26/11	Beaks, Jaws, and Claws Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    10/29/11	Spooky Story Time Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    10/23/11	Nature Fest Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    10/22/11	Owls of October Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    10/15/11	Art in Nature Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    10/08/11	Autumn Nature Walk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    10/01/11	Six-Legged Sensations Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    09/24/11	Sacramento Storytellers Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    09/17/11	Hawk Talk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    08/05/11	Mary Youngblood and the Sisters of the Earth Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    07/30/11	Home Sweet Habitat Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    07/23/11	Natural History Hike Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    07/16/11	Busy Bees Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    07/09/11	Maidu Summer Village Tour Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    07/02/11	Hawk Talk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    06/25/11	Celebrate National Pollination Week Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/28/11	Guided Nature Walk: Native Plant Walk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/21/11	Painting Where the Wild Things Are: Gala & Art Auction Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/14/11	Guided Nature Walk: Things That Slither Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/07/11	Guided Nature Walk: Mother Nature Stroll Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/30/11	Guided Nature Walk: Wildflower Walk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/23/11	Guided Nature Walk: Earth Day Every Day Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/18/11- 04/22/11	Family Nature Walks Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/16/11	Guided Nature Walk: Get Into Your Local Creek Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/09/11	Guided Nature Walk: Spring Nature Hike Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/02/11	Guided Nature Walk: Fly By Butterfly Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/26/11	Guided Nature Walk: Saturday Safari Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/19/11	Guided Nature Walk: Map & Compass Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    01/29/11	Nature Program: Owl Be Seeing You Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    01/22/11	Nature Program: Something's Fishy at the River Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    01/15/11	Nature Program: Walk on the Wild Side Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    01/08/11	Nature Program: Black-tailed Deer Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    11/06/10	Paint the Effie Yeaw Nature Center Workshop Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    10/22/10- 10/23/10	Photography Workshop with Lewis Kemper Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    08/30/10	Evening Beaver & Wildlife Walk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    08/22/10	Guided Nature Tour with a Maidu Focus Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    07/26/10- 08/13/10	Effie Yeaw Nature Center's Summer Fun Days Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    06/19/10	Summertime Storytelling Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    06/07/10	Wild Kingdom comes to Effie Yeaw!! Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/15/10	“Painting Where the Wild Things Are”: Gala & Auction Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    05/15/10	“Painting Where the Wild Things Are”: Plein Air Quick Draw Event Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/25/10	Fly by Butterfly Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/24/10	Wildflower Walk Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/11/10	Family Friendly Nature Hike Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/10/10	Go with the Flow Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/01/10	Spring Fun Day- Dirt and Bugs Made My Lunch Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    04/01/10	Auntie Libby's Creative Crafting Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/31/10	Nature Progam- Beaks, Jaws and Claws Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/31/10	Spring Fun Day- Egg-citing? Egg-zactly! Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/30/10	Auntie Libby's Creative Crafting Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/30/10	Spring Fun Day- A Wonderful World of Color Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/29/10	Spring Fun Day- Rata-tat-tat, What Bird is That? Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/29/10	Nature Program: Living in Water Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/28/10	Nature Story Time Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/27/10	Guided Nature Walk- "Saturday Safari" Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/14/10	Guided Nature Walk -Sunday Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/13/10	Bird and Breakfast Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    03/09/10- 06/30/10	Bountiful Harvest: An Exploration of Maidu Culture Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    12/05/09	Holiday Shopping Event Effie Yeaw Nature Center

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