# Nature of Reading at Effie Yeaw Nature Center (ages 5–8)

> Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Where: Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
- Ages: Designed for ages 5 - 8; guardian supervision and participation required
- Price: General Family Rate $15; Member Family Rate $10 (+ fee); parking pass provided at check-in
- Organizer: Effie Yeaw Nature Center (American River Natural History Association)
- Official page: https://www.effieyeawnature.org/event-details/nature-of-reading-2026-11-14-22-00
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A monthly second-Saturday program pairing books and nature for children aged 5 to 8. Each one-hour session has its own theme, brought to life through stories, a hands-on craft or activity and, now and then, a visit from one of the nature center's animal ambassadors, a combination meant to build early literacy alongside curiosity about the outdoors. A guardian must stay and take part. When booking, families list how many children are coming so materials are ready, and parking passes for the nature center are handed out at check-in. Tickets are priced per family: $15 general, $10 for member families (plus a small service fee).

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