The Effie Yeaw Nature Center has been doing a lot recently to educate Sacramento’s youth. Nearly every weekend, Effie Yeaw provides free events for all ages to come in and learn about environmental awareness and more... Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park ranger Gary Basile teaches a group of students from Maple Elementary School about the wetlands.

It’s generally regarded that most young children have a fascination with animals. Whether it’s the indoor housecat or the goldfish in the fish tank, many kids have a natural tendency to gravitate towards animals. The Effie Yeaw Nature Center located in the Ancil Hoffman County Park in Carmichael has taken advantage of this fact by providing free programs nearly every weekend. These programs teach about the natural wildlife right here in Northern California.

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A group of Flamingos living at the Sacramento Zoo wade happily in their exhibit.

This holiday season, many local organizations have been making Sacramento’s citizens proud by organizing events to give a little back to the community. The Sacramento Zoo has even joined the ranks in more ways than one!... Read More