2022-2023 brochure now available. We will be accepting reservation requests starting mid-July 2022. A distance learning option is available for some classroom programs. Please contact us for more information: scheduling@sacnaturecenter.net or (916)876-4918.
Download our updated Programs Catalog to preview the offerings.
Bring science to life and immerse your students in the natural world! Our field trips and classroom programs offer you the unique opportunity to inspire your students’ minds and engage their senses. Observation is all about seeing, hearing, touching and smelling and that’s what makes our programs exciting and memorable for both kids and educators.
Nothing beats a trip to the Nature Center, including a tour of the nature preserve, a visit to our interactive museum and up-close encounters with our resident animals. Students come away full of inspiration and ideas! However, if you’re unable to make the trip here, let us come to you!
If you are a homeschool or scout group of 18 people or less, please check out our Additional Educational programs here.
Explore at the Nature Center
Discoveries abound as your students tour our 100-acre nature preserve, visit the interactive museum and meet our resident animals.
Nature in Your Classroom
Choose the program that compliments your studies and let us come to you! We bring all presentation materials, including live animals.
Maidu Culture
Your students will learn about the Nisenan Maidu during this interactive presentation that includes artifacts and storytelling that illuminate this unique culture.
Aquatic Studies
This comprehensive program offers hands-on opportunities for your students to explore organisms and ecosystems of Sacramento’s rich aquatic environments.
Gold Discovery
Experience early California history in your classroom! This program brings California history to life through a PowerPoint presentation and a hands-on activity.
Questions? Check out our School Program FAQs
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.
