# Effie Yeaw Nature Center Winter Wildlife Discovery & River Oak Trails > Place to go for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Effie Yeaw Nature Center (Ancil Hoffman County Park), 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608 - Ages: All ages (Free nature center admission; park vehicle entrance fee applies) - Price: Free nature center admission; $6 park vehicle entrance fee ($8 on weekends) - Organizer: American River Natural History Association - Official page: https://www.sacnaturecenter.net/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/effie-yeaw-nature-center-winter-wildlife-discovery-and-river-oak-trail--listing-18297f82883d8a1afa18b530 ## About Located inside Ancil Hoffman County Park in Carmichael along the scenic American River Parkway, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center is an idyllic 100-acre oak riparian forest nature preserve. Winter is an especially wondrous time to visit, as native wild turkeys strut openly through the grasslands, black-tailed deer graze beneath towering valley oaks, and migrating raptors soar overhead. The indoor nature center features hands-on discovery exhibits, live non-releasable wildlife ambassadors (including owls, hawks, snakes, and pond turtles), and a children's interactive discovery room. Outside, three easy, level nature trails loop through riparian woodlands down to the riverbank, providing a safe, tranquil wilderness immersion for young nature explorers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat, firmly packed dirt and gravel trails accommodate all-terrain strollers easily; the indoor nature center building is fully ADA accessible. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Park benches positioned along the trail overlooking the river; indoor nature center restrooms with baby changing tables. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, from toddlers enjoying wildlife sightings to elementary schoolers engaged in weekend guided nature walks. • Sensory Tips: Serene natural audio landscape with singing songbirds and flowing river water; peaceful environment ideal for sensory-sensitive children. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Effie Yeaw Nature Center Autumn Woodland Discovery & Deer Trails](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/effie-yeaw-nature-center-autumn-woodland-discovery-and-deer-trails--listing-08b8bb8054be85835bdc1dda) — Open on its own schedule · Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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