CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - In February you can gain a new love for the great outdoors at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center! Visit the Nature Center for a new Valentine’s Weekend program at the nature-themed ‘night out’ that both adults and children can enjoy. Also, don’t miss out on our other weekend programs Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons happening every weekend in February.

Saturday, February 12: Nature of Love – Looking for a special night out? Join us for an evening of drinks, appetizers, and a hike through the Nature Study Area. Learn fun facts about the interesting and bizarre mating behaviors of a variety of different animals from small to large.

Have kids? While you and your partner hike, your child can participate in hands-on nature activities, games and meet one of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s animal ambassadors.

The end of the night, everyone will come together for s’mores by a campfire.

Weekend Programs – Join a naturalist for a hike, presentation, or art project on Saturdays and Sundays in February at our Weekend Programs! Learn about native species like beavers, falcons and pipevine butterflies or craft your own Valentine’s Day card with one of our resident Animal Ambassadors on it. Whichever program you choose, fun for the whole family is guaranteed.

Space for the programs is limited— call ahead of time to pre-purchase your spot! $5 ages 12+ / $3 ages 4—11. Members: $4 ages 12+ / $2 ages 4—11. Ages 3 & under FREE

Saturday programs start at 10:30 am and Sunday programs 1:30 pm.

The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide educational and interpretive programs and information about the natural environment, principally in the American River Parkway. We connect nature to people and people to nature. Join us!