Hours of Operation

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Business hours

Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm
During the week, as we have many school groups visiting in the morning from 9 AM to around 1 PM, please call ahead: (530) 878-6053 or email info@placernaturecenter.org

The Nature Trail is always open and is an easy loop. The trail is used during our school programs, so if you plan to come during a week day morning, please call ahead.
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2010 Holidays

We are closed on the following holidays in 2010:

Friday, January 1st New Year's Day
Monday, January 18th Martin Luther King Day
Monday, February 15th President’s Day
Monday, May 31st Memorial Day
Monday, July 5th Independence Day
Monday, September 6th Labor Day
Thursday, November 25th - 26th Thanksgiving and the following Friday
Saturday, December 25th Christmas Day

Weekend

Placer Nature Center is open every 2nd Saturday of the month for Friends & Family Day!
11:00 am to 2 pm
On these days, all the exhibit halls are open to everyone - including the Nature Shop!

Each Friends & Family Day has its own special topic, ranging from wild animals to wildflowers to compost to reptiles. Check the calendar to see what's happening next. Guided nature walks are also available during these days!

Special Events & Activities

Many other activities happen every month:
To see what else is happening check the calendar page or join our email list :

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