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        Family fun nature center incorporates science and learning

        General Info
        Programs for people of all ages. Exhibit halls with hands-on activities. School field trips to nature center or programming in the school yard. Natural & cultural history lecture series. Nature Trail. Demonstration garden with edible plants, composting, vermiculture and natives. Scout badges and projects. Programs for home schoolers. Volunteer opportunities. Replica of a Maidu summer home and garden of California native plants used by the Maidu. See-through bee hive. Special watershed exhibit.
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        Location
        Located at the end of Christian Valley Road, which is off of Dry Creek Rd, I-80.
        Neighborhood
        Christian Valley Park
        Amenities
        Picnic area, Free Parking, Interpretive Nature Trails, including an all-access wheel chair accessible trail, Exhibit Halls, Education Garden, Replica of a Native American village, Camp Fees: General Admission – $95.00 Placer Nature Center Members – $85.00 Camp Descriptions: Jr. Campers Training (must be 13 years or older to participate)
        Associations
        Placer Nature Center Members benefit from: Association of Science and Technology Centers Passport Program http://www.astc.org/ Association of Nature Center Administrators Reciprocal Program http://www.natctr.org/
        Other Link

        Placer Nature Center's main website

        Categories
        Charities, Children's Instructional Play Programs, Environmental, Conservation & Ecological Organizations, Museums, Nature Centers
        Other Information

        Parking: Lot

        Good for Kids: Yes

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        Angie N.

        08/02/2016

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        There's not a ton to look at inside the nature center. However, there's a nice little hike that goes in a loop around the area, a garden, and a beehive to observe. Good free fun.

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        Phone: (530) 878-6053

        Address: 3700 Christian Valley Rd, Auburn, CA 95602

        Website: Placer Nature Center's main website

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