Placer Nature Center is eagerly awaiting autumn!
It's starting to feel like fall is approaching, thanks to this week's weather. With the autumn season so close, we are getting excited about moist moss, harvesting acorns, and school field trips! Our team has been working hard to create educational and engaging experiences for students of all ages.

From observing the changing colors of the season, exploring the life cycles of flora and fauna, and learning the culture and history of the native peoples of the Sierra Foothills, our programs are designed to provide a hands-on learning experience that students will remember for years to come.

Contact us today to schedule your fall field trip and make this season one to remember!

Below you will find dates for our Little Tykes Family Nature Program, photos from Summer Camp, and introductions to our new board members!

Learn more about PNC's programs and field trips

Little Tykes Family Nature Programs
Fall 2023 Schedule

Our Little Tykes Family Nature programs are offered Fall, Winter and Spring on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. They are designed for children 2-6 years old, but kids as young as 1 and old as 8 have enjoyed our programs (parents and grandparents seem to have fun as well)!

Our first class will be Wednesday September 6 from 10-11:30am
Visit our website for a full list of dates!

Please contact us at [email protected]
to let us know you plan on attending!

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2023-2024 Little Tykes Family Nature Program Registration Form

FALL VOLUNTEER WORK DAYS
Each second Saturday of the month from 9am-12pm

September 9
October 14
November 11

Get outside with us and help
make PNC a better place!

We had an amazing time at summer camp - and you can tell from these photos!
Summer Camp 2024 dates will be announced in spring of 2024

For more information on our programs:

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PNC welcomes new members to the Board of Directors

Chelsea Brumfield is a nature lover who is happiest outside in the sunshine. She is an avid hiker, camper, and trail runner.

She has been actively involved in the environmental community in recent years and has participated in Placer Nature Center events with her children, such as Summer Camp and Green Birthday parties.

Learn more about PNC's Board of Directors

Contact us to learn more about joining the Board!

Donna Vetromile is our newest board member, but has been a docent with PNC since 2007.

Donna grew up in San Francisco, (and Kern County a bit), she graduated from Chico State University, where she earned a degree in English and a teaching credential. She taught elementary school in Tehachapi, CA for 8 years, and Nevada County for 26 years, before retiring in 2006. She married and was blessed with two wonderful sons and one adorable granddaughter. Donna participates in a tai chi group and a yoga group. She is a chaplain for Unity of Auburn, and a substitute worker for Unity Thrift and Gift.

Donna trained as a PNC docent in the fall of 2007, and she still does a few days a year at the Nature Center. She is happy to lend her support for the center as a new board member.