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Mission
The American River Natural History Association (ARNHA) and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center are dedicated to providing educational and interpretive programs and information about the natural environment, principally in the American River Parkway.
Goals
- To provide opportunities for the visitor that will promote awareness, appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the natural and cultural resources of the Sacramento Region
- To provide awareness and understanding of human interdependence within a finite ecosystem and the need to conserve its resources and protect its quality.
Our Strategic Plan is a living document, and as such will reflect adjustments over the next five years, as we attain resources and find ways to best support our targeted goals. We will notate updates to this public document with a most recently updated date at the bottom. Any questions may be directed to our Board President, Laurie Weir.
Specific implementation strategies for this plan will be further outlined in an Operational Guide. The Operational Guide will be drafted upon completion of the Strategic Plan and will be overseen by our Executive Director, Kent Anderson.
Goals
- PROGRAMS – Realize full onsite and outreach program potential based on community needs.
- SUSTAINABILITY – Secure and maintain required financial resources that support the Effie Yeaw Nature Center as the premier nature education provider in the Sacramento region.
- PEOPLE – Continue to build an exemplary team of dedicated, passionate, and skilled individuals in a positive and productive work environment.
- PHYSICAL SITE/HABITAT – Enhance the physical and structural site to provide optimal use for visitors, staff, and animals.
- BOARD CAPACITY – Enhance the membership, skills, and diversity of the American River Natural History Association Board of Directors to set direction and provide oversight of the Natural History Association and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.
Read the full 2021 – 2026 Effie Yeaw Nature Center Strategic Plan HERE
Committees
The American River Natural History Association’s financial affairs are supported by a finance committee, a professional bookkeeper and various experts on insurance and investments who volunteer their time. The American River Natural History Association is a financially secure organization enjoying broad community support. Other important committees include: Mission and Bylaws, Strategic Planning, Nominations, Fund Development, Media, and Facilities Improvement.