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Activity Planning
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Nature Wildlife | Parks | Lakes | Miscellaneous WILDLIFE
Effie Yeaw
A nature preserve with animals and exhibits. 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael 916.489.4918 www.effieyeaw.org
Note: There is a four dollar parking charge if you park in their lot.
Cosumnes River Preserve
A long stretch of nature preserve with different activities to do. Off of Franklin Blvd, Sacramento 916.684.2816 www.cosumnes.org
Note: This would be a nice nature walk for the Explorer and Guide. They have fish, birds and other animals.
Sacramento National Wildlife Refugee Complex
A wildlife refuge about one and half hours from Sacramento. 752 Country Rd, Willows 916.934.2801 www.fws.gov/sacramentovalleyrefuges/
Note: They provide volunteer services and have self-guided tours.
American River Parkway
A nature parkway where you can do various things such as go fishing, rafting, and, hiking. Access Parkway through US HWY 50 American River Parkway site
Note: It is a 23-minle parkway in which you can fish, kayak, raft, hike, horseback ride and more.
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Learn about fish lifecycles and see lots of fish. Off of US HWY 50 at Golden Country Blvd American River Parkway site
Note: It can become pretty cold, I recommend a sweater.
Sacramento Zoo
It is a Zoo with lots of different animals and they have special events throughout the year. 3930 West Land Park Dr., Sacramento 916.264.5888 www.saczoo.com
Note: They have free entrance days on November 28th and on December 24th. You can buy combination tickets for the Zoo and Fairytale Town.
Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary
It is a five mile long bird sanctuary that has more than just birds. Feather River east of HWY 99 on east end of Laurel Ave. www.sacramentoaudubon.org/boblaine.htm
Note: Located 18 miles north of Sacramento this Sanctuary has deer, fox, otters and muskrats in addition to birds. LAKES & RIVERS
Lakes and Rivers
Note: When you go to a lake or river you may want to bring extra clothes and not wear new clothes. Also do not forget safety gear! PARKS
Paradise Beach park It has a "water front" and sand just like a beach, but without the drive. Intersection of Carlson and Sandburg Drives
Note: It is like a freshwater ocean beach with sand dunes and a gently sloping beach to lie on. Instead of having to drive to the Bay Area to get to "beach experience" you have something more local and just as good.
Capitol Park A big park with the State's capitol in the middle. Downtown Sacramento (L Street)
Note: This park also has a rose garden, several memorials and lots of squirrels. Other Sacramento parks parks from different areas of Sacramento
For other parks in Sacramento: Sacramento Parks MISCELLANEOUS
Sacramento Historic Cemetery
Unlock the past and discover interesting stories about the residents. 1000 Broadway (at 10th Street), Sacramento 916.448.8011
Note: Tours are listed on website. It is the final resting place of many pioneers including John Sutter.
Empire Mine
The largest hard rock gold mine in California. 10791 E Empire Street, Grass Valley 916.684.2816 www.empiremine.org
Note: A great way to get the Explorer interested in California's history. They provide tours and have hiking trails. Cottage and mine tours are an extra $1.50 for adults.
Read Street maps
Have the Explorer figure out, on the map, how to get from their home to a park, store, theatre, etc. Note: You and the Explorer can go 'discover' parts of Sacramento and learn short-cuts. You can obtain maps from AAA. After some practice you can make it into a scavenger hunt or a hunt for buried treasure. You do not have to use the whole city you could also use a park (at the oak tree go 10 spaces...). Farmer's Markets Meet farmers & vendors, learn where food comes from, different types of tomatoes, and apples. Answer questions like: 'What is Bock Choy?' There are several Farmer's Markets in the area:
For other Markets in Sacramento: http://www.sacticket.com/calendar/story/4412321p-5433545c.html
Devils Falls
A beautiful waterfall which is said to be easy to maneuver. Directions: Take I-80E, take the Colfax/Grass Valley exit, first right at Canyon Way, Drive (2.2miles) to Yankee Jim's rd. Make a Left and drive 5.4 miles to the falls. Note: This activity is probably more appropriate for older children.
Codfish Creek Trail
A Hiking Trail with scenic waterfalls in Auburn. In Auburn www.waterfallswest.com Note: I think that kids would love to see a waterfall but you would have to be very cautious.
College Campus Tours
Talk to them about different careers and higher education. Note: During the spring many colleges provide group tours. The colleges around the Sacramento area would be CSUS, SCC, ARC, CRC, UCD, and DQ University (a Native American University). All but UCD and DQ University are in Sacramento and UCD and DQU are in Davis.
Fishing
Note: A guide can show the explorer how to fish: the different types of bait (worms, power bait (why different colors), the different types of hooks (why some look like fish), show them how to cast a line or bait a hook (this would be best with older children). What works really well with younger kids are the "kiddie poles".
Feed the Ducks
Note: Take some bread and have the explorer either break it into pieces or role it up into balls. You can go to a river, lake, or park to go feed the ducks.
Hunt for Tadpoles Note: Go to a Lake or Stream and if you find a tadpole you can talk about how it will change into a frog and compare tadpoles in different developmental stages. Note: You can buy a kite or have the child make a kite. Click the link to see how to make a kite. Back to top |
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