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What you'll Find at the Nature Center
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.
Whatever you fancy - books, cards, games, toys, or jewelry, we have many items to enhance your understanding and appreciation of nature.
The Nature Center is landscaped with native plants and offers insight into traditional plant uses by humans and wildlife.
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.
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.
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!
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