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Welcome to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, an award-winning environmental and cultural education center located within the beautiful American River Parkway in Carmichael, California.
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
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    | We offer a wide variety of ever-changing programs for children and adults, nationally renowned interactive exhibits, school programs, educational workshops and many volunteering opportunities. Center visitors can view local live wild animals and browse through books, toys and gifts at our Discovery Shop. Outside the Center is a Maidu Indian summer village replica. The adjacent 77-acre nature preserve has self-guiding interpretive trails through the riparian woodland and along the American River. Watchable wildlife, including deer, coyotes, migratory songbirds and wild turkeys can be seen when exploring the riverbank trails through the preserve’s lush oak woodlands. What you'll find at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center Discovery Room Wild Life Exhibits Our Discovery Room features ever-changing, interactive exhibits related to the natural and cultural history of the Sacramento region. Designed to be fun AND educational, the exhibits include multi-sensory hands-on activities for people of all ages and abilities. Discovery Shop Whatever you fancy - books, cards, games, toys, or jewelry, we have many items to enhance your understanding and appreciation of nature. Native Plant Landscaping The Nature Center is landscaped with native plants and offers insight into traditional plant uses by humans and wildlife. Nature Preserve The Nature Center is part of a 77-acre nature preserve with riparian and oak woodlands, shrub lands, meadows, and aquatic habitats. Many wildlife species, deer, squirrels, wild turkeys, rabbits, snakes, hawks, owls, woodpeckers, songbirds and waterfowl can be seen from the three self-guided walking trails. Nisenan Maidu Summer Village The Nisenan Maidu people lived along the American River hundreds of years before the arrival of European settlers. Travel back in time by strolling through the replica Nisenan summer village complete with tule shelter, grinding rock, acorn granary, fire pit, and shade shelter. Resident Animals The Nature Center is home to a few special animals who provide an opportunity to teach visitors about the kinds of wild animals that live in this area--sometimes in our own backyards! The Effie Yeaw Center is free, but there is a $5 fee per car to entrance to the Park |    |
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