Program booking is currently closed
due to high volume of requests.
When you can’t bring your class to us, let us bring the Nature Center to you! Science comes alive in your classroom with hands-on, interactive nature-focused programs. Students explore skulls, furs, or other biofacts, and meet some of our resident animals. These programs are offered year-round.
- Programs are appropriate for the grade levels listed. (None of our programs are appropriate for Preschool or Transitional Kindergarten classes.)
- Programs are limited to one class per program, or up to a maximum of 35 students.
- Don’t see what you’re looking for? We’re happy to customize a program that meets your group’s needs and curriculum. Contact us at 916-876-4918 or scheduling@sacnaturecenter.net to customize a program!
When you can’t bring your class to us, let us bring the Nature Center to you! Science comes alive in your classroom with hands-on, interactive nature-focused programs. Students explore skulls, furs, or other biofacts, and meet some of our resident animals. These programs are offered year-round.
- Programs are appropriate for the grade levels listed. (None of our programs are appropriate for Preschool or Transitional Kindergarten classes.)
- Programs are limited to one class per program, or up to a maximum of 35 students.
- Don’t see what you’re looking for? We’re happy to customize a program that meets your group’s needs and curriculum. Contact us at 916-876-4918 or scheduling@sacnaturecenter.net to customize a program!
Critters of the American River
Grades K-2
Discover American River life in your classroom! Students compare and contrast mammals, birds and reptiles, examine structure and function of skulls and fur, and meet live animals.
- 60 minutes
- $200 for up to 35 students
Please Note: For programs presented at your school, schools or organizations more than 15 miles away from the Nature Center will be charged a travel fee of $1 per mile for each additional mile (round-trip).
Online programs are conducted using Zoom and include:
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 30 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 40 minute Program: $125
Sensational Senses
Grades K-1
Children discover how humans and animals process information from their environments through imaginative and interactive activities, including specimens and live animals.
- 60 minutes
- $200 for up to 35 students
Please Note: For programs presented at your school, schools or organizations more than 15 miles away from the Nature Center will be charged a travel fee of $1 per mile for each additional mile (round-trip).
Online programs are conducted using Zoom and include:
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 30 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for Online Program: $125
Scales and Tails
Grades 1-12
Students build an understanding of reptiles and amphibians, and the important role they play in their habitats. Explore reptile and amphibian specimens, meet a variety of local cold-blooded creatures, and learn how you can protect these animals.
- 60 minutes
- $200 for up to 35 students
Please Note: For programs presented at your school, schools or organizations more than 15 miles away from the Nature Center will be charged a travel fee of $1 per mile for each additional mile (round-trip).
Online programs are conducted using Zoom and Include:
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 30 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for Online Program: $125
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 50 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 60 minute Program: $160
Amazing Adaptations
Grades 3-5
Explore what it takes for animals to survive in their habitats. Students discover unique animal structures, abilities, and behaviors through interactive discussion and up-close observation of live native animals.
- 60 minutes
- $200 for up to 35 students
Please Note: For programs presented at your school, schools or organizations more than 15 miles away from the Nature Center will be charged a travel fee of $1 per mile for each additional mile (round-trip).
Online programs are conducted using Zoom and Include:
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 30 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 40 Program: $125
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 50 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 60 minute Program: $160
Raptors of the River
Grades 3-12
Invite your students to become experts on local birds of prey by exploring specimens and live raptors. Students will examine unique adaptations, discuss environmental roles, and find out how to protect these winged hunters.
- 60 minutes
- $200 for up to 35 students
Please Note: For programs presented at your school, schools or organizations more than 15 miles away from the Nature Center will be charged a travel fee of $1 per mile for each additional mile (round-trip).
Online programs are conducted using Zoom and Include:
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 30 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 40 Program: $125
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 50 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 60 minute Program: $160
Animal Ambassadors
Grades 7-12
Students examine a variety of animal biofacts to learn their physical structures and adaptations, explore their behavior and physiology, and how their interact with their habitat. Learn what it takes to care for non-releasable wild animals by meeting EYNC animal ambassadors, discovering their stories, and ways we can keep wildlife wild!
- 60 minutes
- $200 for up to 35 students
Please Note: For programs presented at your school, schools or organizations more than 15 miles away from the Nature Center will be charged a travel fee of $1 per mile for each additional mile (round-trip).
This distance learning program is conducted using Zoom and includes:
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 30 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 40 Program: $125
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 50 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 60 minute Program: $160
Awesome Invertebrates
Grades K-12
Students explore a variety of local invertebrates including arthropods, mollusks, and annelids as well as examine their life cycle and their importance to our ecosystem. Program includes a PowerPoint presentation and live invertebrate specimens.
- 60 minutes
- $200 for up to 35 students
Please Note: For programs presented at your school, schools or organizations more than 15 miles away from the Nature Center will be charged a travel fee of $1 per mile for each additional mile (round-trip).
This distance learning program is conducted using Zoom and includes:
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 30 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 40 Program: $125
- A 5 minute login time for students.
- 50 minutes of interactive content and viewing of Animal Ambassadors
- 5 minutes for student’s questions
- Optional pre-homework/post-homework activity.
Cost for 60 minute Program: $160
Instructions:
To request a program, please use the Request Program link. If you have any issues with requesting your program, please contact us at scheduling@sacnaturecenter.net.
Parking Instructions
The Nature Center is located inside Ancil Hoffman Park
2850 San Lorenzo Way (off Tarshes Drive)
Carmichael CA 95608
$6 per car parking fee - Free for Nature Center members.
