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ARNHA

American River Natural History Association

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Mission and Bylaws of the
American River Natural History Association

The American River Natural History Association is a 501c3 nonprofit public benefit corporation whose purpose is to conduct, promote, aid, and augment educational and interpretive activities about the natural and cultural histories of the Sacramento region, principally in the American River Parkway, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, and the educational facilities of other organizations and agencies along the lower American River.  We are governed by the Bylaws of the Association, click "bylaws" tab below.

Board Meetings

Join us for the American River Natural History Association (ARNHA) Board Meetings, typically held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Your participation is welcome as we discuss important matters related to our mission of conducting, promoting, aiding, and augmenting educational and interpretive activities focused on the natural and cultural histories of the Sacramento region. Our work primarily serves the American River Parkway, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, and other educational facilities along the lower American River.

           Meeting Calendar 2025

  • January 15th

  • February 19th

  • March 19th

  • April 16th

  • May 21st

  • June 18th

Annual Reports

The Natural History Association provides Annual Reports on the activities and accomplishments of the organization.  The Association also submits all required tax filings annually. 

Master Plan 
(2021 Edition)

Strategic Plan

The Board of Directors adopted a Strategic Plan in 2021 that provides focus and direction for the Board and staff’s activities.  The complete Plan can be found here.

The Goals of the Plan include:

  1. PROGRAMS – Realize full onsite and outreach program potential based on community needs.

  2. SUSTAINABILITY – Secure and maintain required financial resources that support the Effie Yeaw Nature Center as the premier nature education provider in the Sacramento region.

  3. PEOPLE – Continue to build an exemplary team of dedicated, passionate, and skilled individuals in a positive and productive work environment.

  4. PHYSICAL SITE/HABITAT – Enhance the physical and structural site to provide optimal use for visitors, staff, and animals.

  5. BOARD CAPACITY – Enhance the membership, skills, and diversity of the American River Natural History Association Board of Directors to set direction and provide oversight of the Natural History Association and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.

Meet Our Board Members

See below for a list of our current Board Members.

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