Placer Nature Center

Connecting People and Nature

• Categories: Educational / Academic classes
• Address: 3700 Christian Valley Road      Map
• City, State: Auburn,  California   Country: United States   Postal Code: 95602
• Phone: 530-878-6053    Fax: Not Available
• WebSite: http://www.placernaturecenter.org
• Email: Placer Nature Center    Contact: Placer Nature Center
• Description:
  Placer Nature Center, located in Auburn, CA offers activities and classes in wildlife, astronomy, reptiles, gardening, art, insects, ecology, watershed & much more for both children and adults! Come see how fun environmental education can be! We have a simple mission: give children the opportunity to learn about and experience nature first hand. The education we provide at Placer Nature Center focuses on using the environment to engage students in science learning through, awareness and sensitivity to the total environment and current issues, hands-on experience in a natural environment & establishing a sense of connection to the environment. Through experiential learning, students understand that every aspect of our lives, actions, behaviors, and our environment are inseparable. Children are challenged to work in teams, analyze and interpret data, make decisions, use critical thinking and and learn how to become skilled communicators.
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