Organized by community volunteers in 1991 on a beautiful woodland site near Auburn, Placer Nature Center presents environmental-based education programs for all ages.

Our Exhibit Halls, Discovery Laboratory, history gardens and nature trails annually attract 8,000 school children and community members for school field trips, summer nature camps and classes, geology and flower walks, art and astronomy classes, live theatre and much more.

Every 2nd Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM, Family Day provides fun for al ages. Besides access to all of the center's exhibits, Family Day also offers staff-led nature walks and presentations on subjects ranging from:

- Live wild animal appearances
- Bats: Super Heroes of the Night
- Master Gardeners, composting & seed planting
- local floura & fauna
- crafts & many more topics
- Other events held off-campus thropughout the year include special hikes, science-based lecture series, classes, etc.

For more information call: (530) 878-6053 or visit: www.placernaturecenter.org

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Through environmental awareness and education, Placer Nature Center links people to nature by:

- fostering respect for all living and non living things, increasing scientific literacy
- promoting ecological stewardship
- encouraging exploration of the interrelationships between a quality environment and the quality of life
- creating opportunities to explore natural wonders.

Activities include:
- Nature walks
- Hikes
- Science
- Day Camp
- Family-orientated activities for: Teenagers, elemenatry school age & preschoolers. Adult programs available too!

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