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.

Here at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center –

We offer a variety of ever-changing programs for children and adults, nationally renowned interactive exhibits, school programs, educational workshops and many opportunities for volunteering. Visitors can view live wild animals and browse through books, toys and gifts at our Discovery Shop.

Outside is a replica of a Maidu Indian summer village. The adjacent 77-acre nature preserve has self-guiding interpretive trails through the riparian woodland along the American River. Wildlife including deer, coyotes, migratory songbirds and wild turkeys can be seen when exploring the riverbank trails through the preserve’s lush oak woodlands.

Seasonal Happenings at Effie Yeaw –

There is always something new and unique to experience at the Nature Center.

• Weekend Tours and Programs - programs for all ages every Saturday. Reservations are NOT necessary except on a few rare occasions, and this is noted on the calendar. Latest Calendar of Events.
• Watch the Salmon Run - chinook salmon journey from the ocean up the American River using their keen sense of smell to guide them back to the gravel beds where they hatched from eggs several years before. Mature salmon begin their decent upstream in early fall and can be seen at the nature center.
• Fun Days Day-Camps - Spring, Winter & Summer, our Fun Days day camps will entertain & educate your children. Summer Fun Days brochure.