The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is an award-winning environmental and cultural education center located within the beautiful American River Parkway in Carmichael, California. The Nature Center is currently operated by the American River Natural History Association.

The trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. The Nature Center Building with exhibits, information, live animals and the book and gift store is open:

February through October

• Open Tuesday through Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

November through January

• Open Tuesday through Sunday: Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.