Calendar of Events & Fun Things to Do!
Special nature focused programs offered all year for all ages - preschool, families, adults, grandparents, teens and all the inbetweens too! All events, classes and activities are low cost or free and a great way to spend time with family or old friends and to meet new friends!
** Unless otherwise noted **
All activities are located at Placer Nature Center and take place
Rain or Shine!
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February
The Role of Media in the Environment
First Friday Lecture
Feb. 3, Friday,
7:30pm-9:30pm
* Location:
Utility Exploration Center
1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747
Join Canadian film producer, director and Earth advocate Andrew Nisker for a look at how film, television and even a floppy-eared beagle named Snoopy can change our view of the environment. Nisker travels the world speaking to families, corporations and students about how to flourish without harming the environment and the health of communities. This First Friday Lecture also serves as the opening night for the temporary art exhibit “Peanuts … Naturally” from the Charles M. Schulz Museum. The exhibit shows how cartoonist Schulz explored the relationships between humans and the natural world through his characters. Entrance into the exhibit is included with the Friday Lecture Ticket.
Takes place rain or shine!
Members, Students & Roseville residents (with ID) $9/person,
General Admission $12.
Season Pass and bulk ticket discounts available!
Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary Tour - Adventures in Nature!
Feb. 4, Saturday
11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Traylor Ranch - 5050 English Colony Road, Penryn CA 95663 (Map), corner of Humphrey & English Colony Rd in Penryn. Look for parking lot located off of English Colony Road.
Take a guided tour and explore Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary and Nature Reserve - a County park. Traylor Ranch is a 90-acre passive park with many trails and family picnic areas. Guided guests will learn the history of the park, investigate the Antelope Creek as it twines through the property, sweep for insects in the grasslands, and discover Maidu grinding rocks.
Takes place rain or shine! Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch (be prepared to pack out your trash!)
Free to members, General Admission is $3/person.
Astronomy & Stargazing
(Class FULL, please see other available dates)
Feb. 4, Saturday,
5:30pm-7:30 pm
Special focus on Jupiter, Venus, Moon, stars!
Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes.
Pre-registration is requested: More information and registration here...
Canceled if you cannot see the stars.
Free to members, General Admission is $7/person.
School Program Docent Orientation & Tour
Feb. 7, Tuesday,
9:00am-11:00am
As a Docent you will learn the natural history and cultural science programs we share with school children who visit our site on field trips. Build the skills you need to teach these programs to the children yourself! Choose between self-paced or Fast-Track training. You’ll become part of a wonderful community of friends who volunteer for Placer Nature Center
Takes place rain or shine!
Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
Home school -
Are you me? Life cycles in water
Feb. 8, Wednesday, 10am-12
Grades K-5
Many stages of life cycles can be found in water. Do you know who they belong to?
Registration is requested for materials.
Takes place rain or shine! Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
$3.50 per student PNC members, $7 per student public
Weekend Docent Orientation & Tour
Feb. 11, Saturday,
9:00am-11:00am
Learn all about Placer Nature Center’s programs, classes, events and facilities! Learn how to host a weekend event, fair or booth at Placer Nature Center or in the community. Come to the orientation to decide the best training dates that work for you culminating in 10 hours of training. In the process you’ll meet like-minded people working to connect people and nature!
Takes place rain or shine!
Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
Our Day Outside! (0-5 Yrs): Splish Splash!
Feb. 18, Saturday, 9:30am-11:30am
Let's learn about water! Explore, wiggle, sing, hike, do crafts and more with your 0-5 year old child. Both you and your child will engage in nature play to aid in your child's physical, mental and emotional development. You will learn techniques and strategies to continue the fun at home! Class made possible by a grant from Placer First 5.
*Spanish interpreter is always in attendance!
Read more here about these classes...
Discover Nature with Young Children:
Water Wonders
Feb. 22, Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Early Childhood educators and caregivers will learn how to weave nature themes into all your activities – support reading, math, science and physical exercise. these dynamic two-hour sessions present and demonstrate “nature play” in Early Childhood Education to help build school readiness skills through nature exploration. After learning all about the benefits, you get to use hands-on tools and receive inspirational ideas to facilitate nature study both indoors and out.
Information & Registration
Takes place rain or shine at Placer County Office of Education.
Certificate of participation, 2 hours of professional growth.
Free program thanks to First 5 partnership.
Tick Prevention & Lyme Disease Awareness
Feb. 25, Saturday
11:00am-12:00pm
CSUS nursing interns will cover tick bite prevention for not only you but your pets to keep the family safe while playing outside. Placer County Mosquito and Vector control District will provide free tick kits for all participants.
Takes place rain or shine,
Nature Shop open.
Free program!
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March
The Dirt on Soil
First Friday Lecture
Mar. 2, Friday,
7:30pm-9:30pm
* Location: State Theater, 985 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Takes place rain or shine!
Members, Students & Roseville residents (with ID) $9/person,
General Admission $12.
Season Pass and bulk ticket discounts available!
Things to do for: Teens, College, Adults
Home school -
Wetland Munchers
Mar. 7, Wednesday, 10am-12
Grades K-5
Many stages of life cycles can be found in water. Do you know who they belong to?
Registration is requested for materials.
Takes place rain or shine! Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
$3.50 per student PNC members, $7 per student public
Family Campfire - Adventures in Nature!
Mar. 10, Saturday
5:30pm-7pm
Bring the whole family for an Spring evening by the campfire with hot chocolate, games, songs, and star gazing too.
Takes place rain or shine
Nature Shop open.
Free to members, General Admission is $3/person.
Our Day Outside! (0-5 Yrs): Bursting Flower Buds!
Mar. 17, Saturday, 9:30am-11:30am
Let's learn about flowers and plants! Explore, wiggle, sing, hike, do crafts and more with your 0-5 year old child. Both you and your child will engage in nature play to aid in your child's physical, mental and emotional development. You will learn techniques and strategies to continue the fun at home! Class made possible by a grant from Placer First 5.
*Spanish interpreter is always in attendance!
Read more here about these classes...
Discover Nature with Young Children:
Squirrely squirrels
Mar. 21, Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Early Childhood educators and caregivers will learn how to weave nature themes into all your activities – support reading, math, science and physical exercise. these dynamic two-hour sessions present and demonstrate “nature play” in Early Childhood Education to help build school readiness skills through nature exploration. After learning all about the benefits, you get to use hands-on tools and receive inspirational ideas to facilitate nature study both indoors and out.
Information & Registration
Takes place rain or shine at Placer County Office of Education.
Certificate of participation, 2 hours of professional growth.
Free program thanks to First 5 partnership.
Vermiculture - Green Gardening with the Masters!
Mar. 31, Saturday,
10:00am-12:00pm
Learn how worms create organic compost for vegetable and flower gardening! Instead of throwing all those good kitchen scraps into the trash - feed them to your worms. Find out how to create a worm bin, how to keep your worms happy and how they do their magic! Richard Huntley, Master Composter and Gardener will take you through the basics of worm composting.
Takes place rain or shine!
Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
Free to members, General Admission is $5/person.
Tick Prevention & Lyme Disease Awareness
Mar. 31, Saturday
11:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-3:00pm
Two workshop times are offered for yor convenience. CSUS nursing interns will cover tick bite prevention for not only you but your pets to keep the family safe while playing outside. Placer County Mosquito and Vector control District will provide free tick kits for all participants.
Takes place rain or shine,
Nature Shop open.
Free program!
How to Use a Telescope & Stargazing
Mar. 31, Saturday,
6:00pm-9:00 pm
Special focus on Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, stars!
Whether you are just looking at buying a telescope and what to learn more to someone who needs to brush up on their skills, comet hunter Don Machholz will show you how to use this very specialized piece of scientific equipment. From reflectors to scopes, you will learn how to set-up, operate and use your telescope. By the end of the workshop you will know, not only how to set it up but also the best places and ways to search the night sky. You'll also learn about where to get star maps. After the class everyone will get to practice the new skills by searching the night sky using your own and a variety of large telescopes!
Pre-registration is requested.
More information and registration here...
Canceled if you cannot see the stars.
Great for ages 9+
Members are $9 each, General Admission is $15/person.
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April
Home school -
Learning from the Land at Traylor Ranch
Apr. 4, Wednesday, 10am-12
Grades 3-6
Spend the day investigating the stream, grassland and cultural history at Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary and Nature Reserve.
Registration is requested for materials.
Takes place rain or shine! Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
$5 per student PNC members, $10 per student public
Gardening in Deer Country - Green Gardening with the Masters!
Apr. 7, Saturday,
11:00am-1:00pm
Learn how to out smart deer! From gardening with deer resistance varieties to techniques for protecting those plants that attract deer.
Takes place rain or shine!
Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
Free to members, General Admission is $5/person.
Our Day Outside! (0-5 Yrs): Butterflies Flutterby!
Apr. 14, Saturday, 9:30am-11:30am
Let's learn about water! Explore, wiggle, sing, hike, do crafts and more with your 0-5 year old child. Both you and your child will engage in nature play to aid in your child's physical, mental and emotional development. You will learn techniques and strategies to continue the fun at home! Class made possible by a grant from Placer First 5.
*Spanish interpreter is always in attendance!
Read more here about these classes...
Discover Nature with Young Children:
Butterfly Wings
Apr. 18, Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Early Childhood educators and caregivers will learn how to weave nature themes into all your activities – support reading, math, science and physical exercise. these dynamic two-hour sessions present and demonstrate “nature play” in Early Childhood Education to help build school readiness skills through nature exploration. After learning all about the benefits, you get to use hands-on tools and receive inspirational ideas to facilitate nature study both indoors and out.
Information & Registration
Takes place rain or shine at Placer County Office of Education.
Certificate of participation, 2 hours of professional growth.
Free program thanks to First 5 partnership.
Astronomy & Stargazing
Apr. 28, Saturday,
7:00pm-9:00 pm
Special focus on Moon, Venus, Mars, Saturn, stars!
Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes.
Pre-registration is requested: More information and registration here...
Canceled if you cannot see the stars.
Free to members, General Admission is $7/person.
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July
Astronomy & Stargazing
Jul. 28, Saturday,
8:00pm-10:00 pm
Special focus on Moon, Mars, Saturn, stars!
Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes.
Pre-registration is requested: More information and registration here...
Canceled if you cannot see the stars.
Free to members, General Admission is $7/person.
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September
Astronomy & Stargazing
Sep. 22, Saturday,
6:30pm-8:30 pm
Special focus on Moon, Saturn, stars!
Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes.
Pre-registration is requested: More information and registration here...
Canceled if you cannot see the stars.
Free to members, General Admission is $7/person.
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