Current Status Covid-19: Updated August 2022

Updated: August 2022

• Visitor Center & Discovery Store Hours* Tuesday – Sunday: 9am-5pm February – October
• Visitor Center & Discovery Store Hours* Tuesday – Sunday: 9am-5pm November – January
• Visitor Center & Discovery Store Hours* Mondays: CLOSED
• Trails are Open** (See Sacramento County Parks Website for Hours)

** Because the Effie Yeaw Nature Study Area is located inside Ancil Hoffman Park park closures (including access to parking lots trails and restrooms) are determined by Sacramento County. Parking is $6 per car and can be paid with cash or card at the entrance of the park or cash only at our Visitor Center.

Click here to check the status of Ancil Hoffman Park. 

Planning your Visit

Please be aware that Effie Yeaw Nature Center restrooms are closed. If you are using the trails please keep our community and environment safe and healthy by engaging the following practices:

• Practice leave no trace
• Do not bring your dog into the Nature Study Area.

What no dogs? But my dog is so sweet.

We love dogs too; however dogs are NOT allowed in the Effie Yeaw Nature Study area.Not even if you are holding them. Why?

The presence of dogs creates a lot of stress for wildlife no matter how sweet or well behaved they might be. Did you know that for most wildlife the first indication of a predator is its scent? So even if you carry your dog wildlife know they are there and it causes them undue stress. The no dog policy is why you can see so much wonderful wildlife here! Let’s protect our wild neighbors and keep their stress levels low (this way we also get to see them!) Leashed dogs are allowed in other areas of Ancil Hoffman park and the American River Parkway.

Time in Nature Helps Reduce Stress

Time in nature reduces stress and engages kids of all ages. If you are feeling cooped up and stressed out take a walk outside (keeping social distancing practices) and get curious about the incredible wonders of the natural world! Apps like iNaturalist fit in the palm of your hand are a great resource to help you learn about the world around you.

Learn create activate with our new Ask a Naturalist online program! Check out the most recent editions and catch up on fascinating articles you might have missed on our blog page.

Also keep your eye on our social media pages for articles and activities to help get your dose of  “Vitamin N” (to use the words of Richard Louv).Go to:

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