Logo courtesy of Effie Yeaw Nature Center

CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) – The Effie Yeaw Nature Center will offer the UC Climate Stewards Course from April 20 through June 1, 2026, offering adults a practical way to understand climate change and support resilience in their own communities.

This course speaks to people who care about what’s happening around them and want to respond in thoughtful, constructive ways. The course centers on local climate issues, including fire, water and ecosystem resilience, and connects learning to real-world action.

Led by Cathy Johnson, an experienced educator and climate stewardship leader, the course will blend climate science with communication, community engagement and stewardship.

Throughout the course, participants will learn how climate change is affecting the Sacramento region, with a focus on fire, water and ecosystem health; build confidence in talking about climate issues in clear, practical ways; take part in guided field experiences connected to local landscapes; work on a hands-on stewardship project tied to community or ecosystem needs; and learn alongside a supportive group of people interested in local action.

Classes meet primarily online on Monday evenings. Participants will also take part in two to three in-person field experiences on weekends, along with optional self-guided field work. Guest speakers and interactive discussions add local perspective throughout the course.

To register, visit: https://www.effieyeawnature.org/education/ucclimatestewards

The Effie Yeaw Nature Center also offers the UC California Naturalist certification course, which explores California’s natural history, participatory science and stewardship through a mix of classroom learning and field experiences.

The Spring 2026 course runs from March 9 to May 18, 2026. Together, these courses reflect the Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s commitment to adult education and stewardship – connecting people with the natural systems that shape the region and the actions that help care for them. Learn more about all adult education offerings at effieyeawnaturecenter.org/adultprograms.

About the Effie Yeaw Nature Center

The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is where people of all ages and backgrounds connect with nature and with each other. As a community hub for environmental education along the American River Parkway, the Center sparks curiosity, nurtures stewardship, and shares the natural history and living cultural heritage of the land. EYNC offers a museum, animal ambassadors, and a 100-acre Nature Study Area that showcases the region’s oak woodland and riparian habitat. EYNC is operated by the American River Natural History Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental education and community engagement. Learn more at www.effieyeawnature.org.