Placer Nature Center
Events & NewsJune 2011
Greetings!    
Is it summer yet? It must be - camp starts next week! Come out to the nature center this weekend for a special Adventures in Nature program on beneficial bugs. Also, just a reminder, we are open from 9am-5pm every Saturday through the Summer! Read on to learn about this month's programs and community festivals... 

Stay alert - we will be sending out a survey a little later this month to find out what you think about our weekend Adventures in Nature program - one respondent will win a Placer Nature Center Family Membership to keep or give to a loved one as a gift!

Nature News

 

Creature Feature: Lady Beetle  

Ladybird beetle, ladybug - whatever the name, everyone seems to know what this insect is!  Perhaps it is because it is so easy to identify, round orange body with black spots. What most people don't know is what the larva looks like! Read more...

 

We've been celebrating native insects all Spring, join us for our final bugged-out event this Saturday, June the 11th (read more below in the events section).  Also read our blog post on May's Friday Lecture by Robbin Thorpe on native bees...

   

Summer Camp starts June 13th! 

Games, art, hiking, songs, theater, nature investigations and a whole lot of fun! Sign your kids up now for Science & Nature Day Camp, Wild Child Outdoor photography camp and Growing Peace Camp. Camp times and options have expanded to include afternoon (1pm-4pm) sessions as well as a new location in Roseville!

For Themes, dates, times and registration please see our summer camp webpage

We are also taking sign-ups for teen Jr. Naturalists (ages 13+)

Learn more about volunteering here! 

 

Thanks to everyone who attended or supported the Blue & Green Ball!

What a fun evening! 

Many local businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers supported Placer Nature Center and Placer Land Trust to make this event a dream come true - thank you!

Read more here about the event!

 

Click here for pictures from the event!

 

 

 

Citizen Science 

Amphibians around the world are rapidly disappearing. To conserve these fascinating creatures, scientists need your help! Contribute your photographs (locations of rare species are obscured) of amphibians along with the dates and locations where you observed them from anywhere in the world. Together, through the cooperation of scientists and amateur naturalists from around the globe, let's census the world's amphibians to ask who's still here and where do they persist. Lets find every one!
  

**** Upcoming Events! ****

Ladybugs, Soldier Beetles and other Beneficial Bugs Adventures in Nature
Saturday, June11
1:00 - 4:00 pm

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Placer Nature Center - Map 


Placer County Master Gardeners will share their knowledge with a special presentation at 1pm on beneficial insects in the garden

 

At 2:30pm a special program for children will focus on ladybugs and end in a LIVE ladybug release! Find out what you didn't know about the different beneficial bugs in your garden.The new Native Bee Sanctuary Gardens, planted in April by community volunteers, will also be open for viewing


Takes place rain or shine!
Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
Great for all ages!
Free to members, General Admission is $3/person.

Saturday, June 11, 2011 ~ 7 pm - 9 pm
Sunday, June 12, 2011 ~ 9 am - 4 pm

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American River Canyon Overlook Park on Pacific Ave in Auburn
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Protect American River Canyons (PARC) hosts a unique shaded river village filled with music, entertainment, fun nature, art recreation and environmental education activities, information booths and good food. Plan to attend the festival with your family and friends and discover the American River Watershed - an area rich in natural, cultural and recreational opportunities. Learn how to help protect the delicate river ecology and encourage the responsible use of our American River through education and appreciation.
Takes place rain or shine!
Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Great for all ages.
Free!
 Learn more on PARC's website..
Sunday, June 12, 2011
11 am - 4 pm

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Old Train Depot
in downtown Loomis
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Good old-fashioned downtown celebration with ice cream sampling, cake walk, lots of great music, petting zoo, dog agility demonstration, hula hoop contest and more!
Learn more!
Takes place rain or shine! Great for all ages.
Free!
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Naturally yours,

 

Founders Leslie and Linda, and all the docents, volunteers, and staff at Placer Nature Center!
Questions, comments, suggestions? Give us a call!
530-878-6053

Thank you to our 20th Anniversary Sponsor!

 

 Auburn Printers & Integrated Marketing
Upcoming Events!
Ladybugs, Soldier Beetles and other good bugs
American River Confluence Festival
Tracking the Loomis Spirit Festival
Volunteer Training Day
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Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Jr. Naturalist at Summer Camp

Do you like working with kids and the outdoors? Volunteer at the nature center this summer to help run summer camp! Make new friends while you learn about our local woodlands and share many fun experiences with our summer campers!


Placer County Youth Commission

Learn about the local government process first hand by giving recommendations to the Board of Supervisors that will help shape public decisions, policies, and programs as they relate to the youth of Placer County.

Thought about volunteering but would like to learn more?
Come to the next training day to find out more! We''l be serving refreshments in the morning, giving a tour of the nature center and training on different aspects of volunteering at the nature center. 
For more information contact  Traci at 
530-878-6053 ext. 0