Effie Yeaw Nature Center
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Effie Yeaw Nature Center is a nature center inside Ancil Hoffman Park in the city of Carmichael, California. The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is part of the American River Parkway. The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is east of the city of Sacramento and as replica of a Nisenan Tribe Village hut.
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Effie Yeaw Nature Center is a nature center inside Ancil Hoffman Park in the city of Carmichael, California. The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is part of the American River Parkway. The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is east of the city of Sacramento and as replica of a Nisenan Tribe Village hut.
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The Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Carmichael is a fantastic place to discover local wildlife. Located inside Ancil Hoffman Park, the nature center and surrounding area has attractions for visitors of different interests and age groups. Starting with the center itself: It provides engaging exhibits and hands-on displays where you can learn about the local plants, animals, and natural history. It’s incredibly kid-friendly with their discovery rooms and regular events and programs. Outside, there Miles of scenic trails that wind through woodlands, creeks, and river areas just waiting to be explored. Whether you want to go on a solo hike, attend a program, or enjoy an educational family outing, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center is an enjoyable and entertaining family friendly attraction. The staff excel at providing opportunities to explore, learn, and forge connections with nature just minutes from Sacramento. It's a great experience! One note: There is no cost to enjoy the nature center, but there is a park fee to enter, which I think was $6 per car.
JonathanJonathan
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When you first arrive the pay station is just to the left of the ranger station, immediately past it. Parking is $5. If you happen to miss the station, you can pay at the Visitor Center (Cash Only). The area is pretty clean and the trails are mainly dirt. They loop around and have several trails leading to the river. There are a few areas along the trail when you can sit, but there’s a lot of families so if you’re looking for the sounds of nature, you’ll get that mixed with the sounds of kids. There was only one live animal that I saw in the visitor center, and only birds outdoors. There is a golf course next door, with a restaurant as well as a park area with river access. Overall a nice “mostly quiet” area for hiking easy to moderate trails and for families to bring friends and children.
ShellyShelly
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Very nice nature center with lots of walking trails, picnic area, and children's outdoor play area. The nature center itself has a nice display of local artifacts, native wildlife, and history of the Nisenan Maidu people who lived along the American River. They also have a number of non-releasable animals native to the American River system including raptors - a Kestrel, Swainson's Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, and Great Horned Owl. I met the Great Horned Owl, named Echo, while I was there. What a beautiful bird. Entry to the nature center is free, but donations are welcome. There's a $6 per car parking fee since the nature center is located inside Ancil Hoffman County Park.
Tracey WilsonTracey Wilson
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(916) 876-4918
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Website
effieyeawnature.org
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