Greetings!
Summer's finally here and PNC is getting ready for lots of little campers. Check out what's going on this month - we'd love to see you!
Nature News:
Bumble Bee Nest Survey:
Join the nationwide survey to better understand the Bumble Bee! Preliminary research suggest that
bumble bee species are declining throughout the continent but much more
research is needed. Learn more here...
The BEST Window Cleaner:
Save money and use safe ingredients for the environment! Make a great all-purpose window cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2
teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Shake
to blend and spray on your windows!
Season tickets on Sale for the 4th Friday Lecture Series
From California vernal pools to Mesopotamian marshes to Mars, the 2009-2010 season promises deliciously tantalizing brain food! Learn more here...
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Meet Our Wild Neighbors!
Saturday, June 13
11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at PNC
They're furry or scaly or feathered! See our area's wildlife up close
in a special presentation by Wild Things! Last year we were visited by
a beaver and a bear cub! This event is great for people of all ages! Free to all! Brought to you by the Hewlett Packard Sustainable Network Fund. Learn more... |
Family Arts Fest - thrive
Saturday, June 6 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1600 Eureka Road, Roseville This free festival is fun for the whole family with music, art, theater and more! Come visit Placer Nature Center's booth for Animal Tracks stamping, Color-Your-Own Lunch Bag and our traveling Touchy-Feely boxes! The festival is organized by Roseville Arts blue line gallery and Kaiser Permanente. Learn more...
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American River Confluence Festival
Sunday, June 14 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. American River Overlook Park on Pacific Ave., in Auburn (behind the Gold Country
fairgrounds) Great fun for all ages and free! Music, animals, a white dove release, jugglers, story-tellers, mountain bike race, canyon run, ecology hikes, gourmet and local food, recycled designs fashion show, dancers and more! Kids can paint a canoe or get their face painted or climb the rock wall! Visit Placer Nature Center's booth for starter worm kits, Color-Your-Own Lunch Bag and our traveling Touchy-Feely boxes! Learn more...
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National Parks plan 3 free summer weekends!
June 20-21
July 18-19
August 15-16
Entrance fees at 147 national parks and monuments - including the Grand Canyon
and Yosemite - will be waived on three weekends this summer (the nation's other 244 parks are already free). The waiver applies only to entrance fees and does not affect charges for
camping, reservations, tours or concessions. Find a park in California...
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Questions, comments, suggestions? Give us a call!
530-878-6053
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Kindest regards,
Founders Leslie and Linda, and all the docents, volunteers, and staff members at Placer Nature Center!
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Thank you to our Summer Camp partners!
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