• Great Backyard Bird Count for Kids

    Folsom Powerhouse SHP 980 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA

    The Sacramento Audubon Society will host the Great Backyard Bird Count for kids ages 7+ on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Folsom Powerhouse SHP.

    Free
  • Great Backyard Bird Count for Kids

    Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA

    The Sacramento Audubon Society will host the Great Backyard Bird Count for kids ages 7+ on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.

    Free
  • Hike and Seek Scavenger Hunt

    Folsom Folsom Lake, Folsom, CA

    Go on a family-friendly "hike and seek" scavenger hunt at Folsom Lake on Sunday, March 2, 2025. 

    Free
  • The Nature of Reading Program

    Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA

    The Nature of Reading Program is a monthly series at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center that takes place on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 11am. 

    $15
  • The Wonder Grove Family Hike

    Broderick Boat Ramp 103 4th St., West Sacramento, CA

    The Wonder Grove will host a free family hike on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Broderick Boat Ramp in West Sacramento. 

    Free
  • California Duck Days

    Yolo Basin Foundation 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road), Davis, CA

    The family-friendly California Duck Days outdoor festival will take place at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife area in Davis on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The festival will include many wetland-themed activities for kids, animals, arts and crafts, and more. 

    $25
  • Flowers Day at the Koobs Nature Area

    Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA

    The Earl J. Koobs Nature Area will have its monthly Public Open Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. May's theme is flowers and the day will include kid-friendly flower-themed art and science activities. 

    Free
  • Fruits and Vegetables Day at the Koobs Nature Area

    Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA

    The Earl J. Koobs Nature Area will have its monthly Public Open Day on Saturday, Saturday June 7, 2025. June's theme is fruits and vegetables and the day will include kid-friendly themed art and science activities.

    Free
  • NatureFest 2025 at Effie Yeaw

    Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA

    NatureFest will take place at Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Expect live animal shows, interactive STEAM activities, food trucks and more experiences. 

    $5 – $12
  • Family Friendly Nature Walk

    Cosumnes River Preserve 13501 Franklin Boulevard, Galt, CA

    Take a family-friendly nature walk at the Cosumnes River Preserve on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Experienced guides will lead families on a leisurely nature walk through the preserve while looking for animals and plants. 

    Free
  • Cold-Blooded Critters

    Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA

    The Effie Yeaw Nature Center will feature facts about cold-bold critters on Saturday, July 5, 2025. This is a free event.

    Free
  • Slithering Snakes at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

    Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA

    Effie Yeaw Nature Center will host a free educational program called Slithering Snakes on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Learn about snakes and meet one of their snake animal ambassadors. 

    Free
  • Family Friendly Nature Walk (Full)

    Cosumnes River Preserve 13501 Franklin Boulevard, Galt, CA

    Take a family-friendly nature walk at the Cosumnes River Preserve on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Experienced guides will lead families on a leisurely nature walk through the preserve while looking for animals and plants. 

    Free
  • Cache Creek Nature Preserve’s 25th Anniversary

    Cache Creek Nature Preserve 34199 Co Rd 20, Woodland, CA

    The Cache Creek Nature Preserve celebrates its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, September 13, 2025. This free celebration will have fun family-friendly events like a touch-a-truck, face painting, a hay ride, and more. 

    Free
  • Great American River Clean-Up (GARCU)

    American River Parkway 3690 Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA

    The Great American River Clean-Up (GARCU) takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025. There will be over 20 American River Parkway locations for clean-up spots. Note that some clean-up spots do have age restrictions, but most are all ages welcoming kids and Boy Scout or Girl Scout troops to participate. 

    Free
  • Family Friendly Nature Walk (Full)

    Cosumnes River Preserve 13501 Franklin Boulevard, Galt, CA

    Take a family-friendly nature walk at the Cosumnes River Preserve on Saturday, September 327, 2025. Experienced guides will lead families on a leisurely nature walk through the preserve while looking for animals and plants. 

    Free
  • Bugs Day at Koobs Nature Area

    Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA

    The Koobs Nature Area will be open to the public for Bugs Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025. This free event will have activities for families ranging from hands-on science to art.

    Free
  • Geology Day at Koobs Nature Area

    Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA

    The Koobs Nature Area will be open to the public for Geology Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025. This free event will have activities for families ranging from kindness rocks, watercolor geodes, painting, sand, and rocks and crystals for kids to observe. 

    Free
  • Spring Has Sprung Day at the Koobs Nature Area

    Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA

    The Earl J. Koobs Nature Area will have its free monthly Public Open Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The theme in March is Spring Has Sprung Day. There will be science and nature activities for kids. 

    Free
  • California Duck Days

    Yolo Basin Foundation 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road), Davis, CA

    The family-friendly California Duck Days outdoor festival will take place at the Yolo Basin Foundation on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The festival will include many wetland-themed activities for kids, animals, arts and crafts, and more. 

    $25
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