Our largest family event of the year, NatureFest promotes science & nature education and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about local organizations that support our community. Held in the Fall at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, this family-friendly event includes live animal presentations, kids activities, demonstrations, guided nature hikes, and more.
September 9—Biodiversity Blitz!: Biodiversity is one of the most important indicators of an ecosystem’s health. Greater biodiversity means a greater ability to cope with change. Come discuss the variety of species in an ecosystem and how this variety – or biodiversity – helps sustain life on Earth. *This program will be a presentation. September 10—Flutter … Continue reading "Effie Yeaw Nature Center Weekend Programs"
Do you love reading? Join us every first Saturday of each month for a nature-themed story time! Depending on the theme this story time program will include a story or two as well as hands-on exploration of biofacts a nature-themed craft or activity and/or an encounter with one of our animal ambassadors. This story time … Continue reading "Nature of Reading"
Have you ever been walking around and noticed a plant or animal and wondered what it was? Join a naturalist in a crash course in understanding an awesome science tool that is changing the face of citizen science. Don’t forget to bring your smart phone!
Join a naturalist for an in-depth look into the world of coyotes. These are truly amazing creatures that are thriving on the edge of human society. Get a closer look into their behavior, prey, habitats, and so much more. Come get a better understanding of these clever predators!
Have you ever wondered what life was like without shopping malls, hardware stores, and grocery stores? You would have to make things for yourself with the resources you could gather from the environment around you. Some of the plants along the parkway have been used by the Native people of this area for food, clothing, … Continue reading "Nature of Things Speaker Program"
Join us for a guided plant walk! Learn how to identify many common plants while discovering their traditional uses. This program will be a hike.
Join a naturalist for an afternoon walk in the Nature Area. Discover what many of nature's moms are up to this time of year! This program will be a hike.
Bring the family out for birding and nature walk led by our special guest guides from the Sacramento Audubon Society. Birdwatchers of all levels welcomed. Make sure to bring your binoculars, or we can loan you a pair! This program will be a hike.
Butterflies are magnificent, important pollinators and are a food source to predators like birds, spiders, lizards, and other animals. Come learn about these spectacular insects and what we can do to help them! This program will be a presentation
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