Who We Serve
We bring nature to life for students across Northern California. Working with schools in eight counties and serving over 190 schools—including Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo—we deliver hands-on, unforgettable learning experiences that reach thousands of students every year.
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From interactive field trips to in-school programs, we ignite curiosity, explore local ecosystems, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Ways to Support
Powered by community. Inspired by nature.
All proceeds support environmental education programs at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, helping connect thousands of children and families with the natural world each year.
See Member Benefits and consider joining a robust community of nature stewards.
Make a one-time gift or consider starting a monthly donation.
Consider sponsoring a program or event to support education and conservation.
Your family's old car can support education for other families.
Leave a lasting impact by including Effie Yeaw Nature Center in your estate plans.
Many companies will match employee contributions. Ask your employer for more information.
Our Assembly Building makes a perfect location for meetings and events.
The Discovery Store has a variety of nature related merchandise and unique ARNHA publications.
Our Supporters Make It Possible
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community partners and donors, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center continues to provide meaningful education, care for wildlife, and protect local habitats.
American Online Giving Foundation
American River Parkway Equestrian Trail Patrol
American River Parkway Volunteer
Arden Park Garden Club
Aunt Annas Reptile Rescue
Borgo Fund of the SRCF
Boy Scout Troop
CA Wildlife Conservation Board
California American Water
California Native Plant Society - Sacramento Valley Chapter
Carmichael Colony Neighborhood Assoc.
Cbec eco engineering
CHARITYVEST
County of Sacramento
Creating Healthier Communities
Department of Finance County of Sacramento
Dewey Fundamental School
Evangelines
Expendable Fund of the SRCF Steiner Family Foundation
Fliptastic
Folsom Zoo Docents
Foroulis Private Foundation
Girl Scout Troop 1761
Girl Scouts Heart of Central CA
Golfland Sunsplash
Howard Family Fund of SRCF
Impact 100 Greater Sacramento
Jerrold B. Whitney (SRCF)
Joan Dr. Brenchley-Jackson (SRCF)
Jose Cueto (SRCF)
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Kiwanis Club of Carmichael
Loveall Foundation for Children
Natomas Basin Conservancy
Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD
PayPal Giving Fund
Point West Rotary Club
Sacramento Area Creeks Council
Sacramento Audubon Society
Sacramento Bee Book of Dreams
Sacramento Kings Limited Partnership
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
Sacramento Regional Community Foundation
Sacramento Tree Foundation
Sacramento Water Forum
SAFE Credit Union
San Juan USD Student Body
Savatree
Save the American River Assoc
Schwab Charitable
Sierra Club, Sacramento Group
Sierra National Construction, Inc.
Snortland, Fernandez, Brown, & Gruyer
St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
Supervisor Richard Desmond
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
UBS
Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento
United Way
Wood Rodgers Steam Team
Wood Rodgers, Inc.
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
YourCause, LLC
Donation Information
Checks:
Made Out To: American River Natural History Association
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
2850 San Lorenzo Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
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EIN: 94-2766075