The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is a really great, inexpensive way to spend an afternoon if you are in the Carmichael area or don't mind a bit of a drive. You have to pay a small entrance fee to get into Ancil Hoffman Park, where the center is located (though I am told there is a back way). Once inside you can visit the center's collection of live animals, which includes a red-tail hawk and a great horned owl. There is a small educational center behind the gift shop, where you can view a few interesting nature exhibits. Your kids can also dress up like birds and play in a giant bird's nest.
| Specs |
| Type: |
Animals, Hiking, Nature Centers |
| Distance: |
Short Drive |
| Area: |
Carmichael |
| Ages: |
All Ages |
| Cost: |
$ |
| Information: |
www.sacnaturecenter.net |
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The educational center is unfortunately pretty small so will have limited appeal for most youngsters, but there are lots of nature trails outside and you can even walk down to the American River and let your kids splash around in the water (take care, though, the river can sometimes be pretty fast).
When we were at Effie Yeaw we saw lots of wildlife and interesting insects on the trail, including jackrabbits, woodpeckers, wooly caterpillars and (in the river) crayfish. If you have curious kids who love animals and nature you're going to enjoy Effie Yeaw, and the bonus of course is that you won't have to spend a lot of money.
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