Nature center hosts family program on Friday, turkey hike on Saturday
Three wild turkeys strut their stuff in the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael. Photo courtesy Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Friday, Nov. 25, is “Effie Family Day,” with nature hikes geared for young explorers.
“Come join us for some family fun at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center,” say the organizers. “Embark on a walk through the Nature Study Area to explore what the animals are up to this fall season, meet and learn about our animal ambassadors, and create a craft with your child to take home!”
Located inside Ancil Hoffman Park, the nature center is a suburban oasis of wildlife, especially birds.
Suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 children. Kids age 3 and younger admitted free. Pre-registration is required; call 916-876-4918.
Can’t get enough turkey talk? At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, the nature center is hosting “Great Gobblers,” devoted to wild turkeys who call Effie Yeaw home. Did you know wild turkeys can fly up to 55 mph? An one-hour guided hike around the center will turn up some turkeys (hopefully) as well as other birds.
Suggested donation: $2 adults, $1 children.
The Nature Center is open 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; closed Thanksgiving.
Effie Yeaw Nature Center is located at 2850 San Lorenzo Way (off Tarshes Drive) in Carmichael.
Parking is $6 per car.
Details and directions: www.sacnaturecenter.net.
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