Tucked in the heart of Carmichael, Koobs Nature Area is a 4.7-acre hidden gem where families can explore, learn, and connect with the natural world.
Koobs Nature Area – Public Open Days
First Saturday of Each Month | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend time outdoors with your family? Come explore Koobs Nature Area—a hidden 4.7-acre nature preserve right here in the heart of Carmichael!
During our monthly Public Open Days, families are invited to wander scenic trails through a peaceful riparian habitat, complete with three ponds, a connecting creek, and thriving spaces for birds, bats, and pollinators. Along the way, you’ll discover a self-guided plant tour with over 30 markers, a unique human sundial, and plenty of quiet corners to explore and enjoy.
Each Open Day also features hands-on, STEAM-based activities, crafts, and story time designed especially for kids. With a new theme each month, there’s always something fresh to discover—whether it’s owls, worms, dinosaurs, or the magic of the changing seasons.
✨ 2026 Public Open Day Themes
March 7: Spring Has Sprung Day
April 11 (Second Saturday): Cancelled due to rain
May 2: Dinosaurs Day (very popular)
June 6: Summer Kickoff Day
September 5: Wiggly Worms Day
October 3: Spooky Animals Day
November 7: Autumn Fun Day
December 6: Holidays at Koobs with Dinosaurs
Please note: We pause Open Days in January, February, July, and August due to weather conditions.
Club Leader for Open Days: Jenny Hawley
Koobs Nature Area is lovingly cared for by the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael, with support from the Carmichael Recreation & Park District and our incredible local community. This space exists because of people who believe in creating opportunities for kids to learn, play, and connect with nature.
Honoring Those Who Served 🇺🇸
Tucked inside Koobs Nature Area is a remarkable piece of local history—the first known Vietnam War memorial in California, created in 1973 by La Sierra High School students to honor 14 classmates who lost their lives in Vietnam.
Today, the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael helps carry that legacy forward through annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, bringing our community together to remember, reflect, and honor those who served.
💚 Want to help keep Koobs thriving? Donations to the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) directly support the care, upkeep, and programming of this special place.
Club Leader for Koobs: Linda Rose Jones
This is not a program of the San Juan Unified School District, and SJUSD accepts no liability or responsibility.
Support Koobs Nature Area and Donate Today
As the signature project of the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael, this beloved community space is entirely supported through local generosity. Your donation helps preserve this unique outdoor classroom—caring for its ponds, plants, and programs—so it can continue to inspire the next generation of explorers, stewards, and dreamers.
Koobs Nature Area – Our Signature Project
Koobs Nature Area
Tucked in the heart of Carmichael, Koobs Nature Area is a 4.7-acre hidden gem where families can explore, learn, and connect with the natural world.
Koobs Nature Area – Public Open Days
First Saturday of Each Month | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend time outdoors with your family? Come explore Koobs Nature Area—a hidden 4.7-acre nature preserve right here in the heart of Carmichael!
During our monthly Public Open Days, families are invited to wander scenic trails through a peaceful riparian habitat, complete with three ponds, a connecting creek, and thriving spaces for birds, bats, and pollinators. Along the way, you’ll discover a self-guided plant tour with over 30 markers, a unique human sundial, and plenty of quiet corners to explore and enjoy.
Each Open Day also features hands-on, STEAM-based activities, crafts, and story time designed especially for kids. With a new theme each month, there’s always something fresh to discover—whether it’s owls, worms, dinosaurs, or the magic of the changing seasons.
✨ 2026 Public Open Day Themes
Please note: We pause Open Days in January, February, July, and August due to weather conditions.
Club Leader for Open Days: Jenny Hawley
Koobs Nature Area is lovingly cared for by the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael, with support from the Carmichael Recreation & Park District and our incredible local community. This space exists because of people who believe in creating opportunities for kids to learn, play, and connect with nature.
Honoring Those Who Served 🇺🇸
Tucked inside Koobs Nature Area is a remarkable piece of local history—the first known Vietnam War memorial in California, created in 1973 by La Sierra High School students to honor 14 classmates who lost their lives in Vietnam.
Today, the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael helps carry that legacy forward through annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, bringing our community together to remember, reflect, and honor those who served.
Click Here and Discover the history of the memorial and learn about our remembrance ceremonies →
💚 Want to help keep Koobs thriving?
Donations to the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) directly support the care, upkeep, and programming of this special place.
Club Leader for Koobs: Linda Rose Jones
This is not a program of the San Juan Unified School District, and SJUSD accepts no liability or responsibility.
Support Koobs Nature Area and Donate Today
As the signature project of the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael, this beloved community space is entirely supported through local generosity. Your donation helps preserve this unique outdoor classroom—caring for its ponds, plants, and programs—so it can continue to inspire the next generation of explorers, stewards, and dreamers.