Great Backyard Bird Count for Kids
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.
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- Folsom Powerhouse SHP 980 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA
Great Backyard Bird Count for Kids
Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CAThe 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.
FreeHike and Seek Scavenger Hunt
Folsom Folsom Lake, Folsom, CAGo on a family-friendly "hike and seek" scavenger hunt at Folsom Lake on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
FreeThe Nature of Reading Program
Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CAThe 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.
$15The Wonder Grove Family Hike
Broderick Boat Ramp 103 4th St., West Sacramento, CAThe Wonder Grove will host a free family hike on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Broderick Boat Ramp in West Sacramento.
FreeFlowers Day at the Koobs Nature Area
Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CAThe 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.
FreeFruits and Vegetables Day at the Koobs Nature Area
Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CAThe 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.
FreeNatureFest 2025 at Effie Yeaw
Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CANatureFest 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 – $12Family Friendly Nature Walk
Cosumnes River Preserve 13501 Franklin Boulevard, Galt, CATake 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.
FreeCold-Blooded Critters
Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CAThe Effie Yeaw Nature Center will feature facts about cold-bold critters on Saturday, July 5, 2025. This is a free event.
FreeSlithering Snakes at Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CAEffie 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.
FreeFamily Friendly Nature Walk (Full)
Cosumnes River Preserve 13501 Franklin Boulevard, Galt, CATake 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.
FreeCalifornia Biodiversity Day and BioBlitz
Camp Pollock 1501 Northgate Blvd, Sacramento, CACelebrate California Biodiversity Week with a free family-friendly kickoff event on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Camp Pollock in Sacramento. There will be kid-friendly activities at partner booths. Pick up a Nature Bingo Card from the Fish & Wildlife table and explore the property and interpretive signs along a Water Education Walking Tour.
FreeMusic of Nature with Ms. Pheobe
Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CAMs. Phoebe of Grow Resilient Families will play music for kids, ages 0-5 at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Kids will get to enjoy a morning of music in nature.
$22Nature Smells Day at Koobs Nature Area
Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CAThe Koobs Nature Area will be open to the public for Nature Smells Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This free event will have activities for families ranging from hands-on science to art.
FreeGreat American River Clean-Up (GARCU)
American River Parkway 3690 Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CAThe 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.
FreeFamily Friendly Nature Walk (Full)
Cosumnes River Preserve 13501 Franklin Boulevard, Galt, CATake 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.
FreeBugs Day at Koobs Nature Area
Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CAThe 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.
FreeGeology Day at Koobs Nature Area
Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CAThe 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.
FreeUCP Bike Event
American River Parkway 3690 Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CAJoin UCP and the American River Parkway Foundation for a family bike ride adventure on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Activities will include a bike ride along the American River Parkway and family-friendly nature crafts such as creating a colorful suncatcher and designing a botanical ornament with air-dry clay. Bring your bikes or reserve one from UCP while supplies last.
$10Holidays at Koobs
Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CAHolidays at Koobs will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This free holiday event in the Koobs Nature Area will have visits with Santa, and crafts for families that include ornament making, and cookie decorating.
FreeSpring Has Sprung Day at the Koobs Nature Area
Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CAThe 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.
FreeSpring Fishing Derby (Placerville)
Lumsden Park 3144 Wiltse Rd, Placerville, CAThe 39th Annual Spring Fishing Derby will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Lumsden Park in Placerville. This is a rain or shine event for kids, preschool to 8th grade. Participants will need to bring their own fishing gear.
FREE Community Canoe Day
Lost Slough Galt, CAThe Cosumnes River Preserve and Wilderness Inquiry will have a FREE Community Canoe Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This is a rain or shine event that anyone ages 8+ can attend from 9am to 12pm. Canoes and gear will be provided. No registration is required.
FreeFamily-Friendly Nature Walk at Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CAJoin the Sacramento Audubon Society for a free family-friendly nature walk on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Effie Yeaw Nature Center at 9am. See if you can spot several birds! Binoculars available for loan. While this is a free event, there is a $7 vehicle parking fee.
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