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Workshops and Classes for Educators

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Receive hands-on training to teach a course on the culture, history and ecology of the Sacramento region. Curriculum guides with activities and discussion topics are provided for each course.Please refer to the school program reservations and policies before booking a program or tour.

Contact Beth Etgen, Education Director, at (916) 489-4918, ext. 237 for information on the following programs.

Custom In-Service

Let us design a custom in-service for your school, district or group. Possible environmental educator workshops include Project Wild and Aquatics, Project Learning Tree and Project WET. Call the Effie Yeaw Nature Center for more information.

Living Maidu

This workshop explores the traditional lifestyle of the Nisenan Maidu Indians. Learn about the cultural history of the people, native land management techniques, storytelling, ethnobotany walk and acorn preparation and cooking.

Dipping Into Creeks (K-8)

Explore aquatic ecology in this hands-on workshop. Participants receive the updated DIPPING INTO CREEKS CURRICULUM full of suggestions for observing and recording creek life, activities for classroom stations, tips for simple equipment you can make, and more!