Parks Foundation
@parksfoundation.bsky.social
The American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation is a small non-profit dedicated to creating opportunities where community and nature flourish together. We empower youth through nature with The Outdoor Connection and the Napa River Ecology Center.
We held our first invasive iceplant removal day this past April. It is inspiring to see how well nature bounces back when a harmful plant is removed. We can't wait to get our next group of kids out to pull more iceplant and reseed with native plants. Learn more about our programs at acparks.org
September 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We held our first invasive iceplant removal day this past April. It is inspiring to see how well nature bounces back when a harmful plant is removed. We can't wait to get our next group of kids out to pull more iceplant and reseed with native plants. Learn more about our programs at acparks.org
We are deeply grateful for the support of our community. Thanks to the incredible energy of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and friends, our 9th Annual Fundraiser was a huge success! Together, we’ve shown what’s possible when community comes together with purpose.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We are deeply grateful for the support of our community. Thanks to the incredible energy of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and friends, our 9th Annual Fundraiser was a huge success! Together, we’ve shown what’s possible when community comes together with purpose.
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Ready for our last Watershed Explorers trailer day of the school year!
May 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Ready for our last Watershed Explorers trailer day of the school year!
Putting more good into the world. Our third and final day of Watershed Explorers for Napa Junction 4th graders. We had a great time!
April 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Putting more good into the world. Our third and final day of Watershed Explorers for Napa Junction 4th graders. We had a great time!
Watershed Explorers in action!
April 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Watershed Explorers in action!
Working hard to make the world a better place. Today we brought our Teen WILD volunteers and the community together for our very first invasive ice plant removal day at the wetlands . Thanks to all who helped! #napariverecologycenter #naparcd #cityofamericancanyon
April 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Working hard to make the world a better place. Today we brought our Teen WILD volunteers and the community together for our very first invasive ice plant removal day at the wetlands . Thanks to all who helped! #napariverecologycenter #naparcd #cityofamericancanyon
Last night, Teen WILD members were honored to receive the Earth Day Proclamation from the City of American Canyon. The youngest Teen WILD member, Quinn, gave an update about Teen WILD events and projects and invited City Council and community members to their first invasive plant removal day.
April 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Last night, Teen WILD members were honored to receive the Earth Day Proclamation from the City of American Canyon. The youngest Teen WILD member, Quinn, gave an update about Teen WILD events and projects and invited City Council and community members to their first invasive plant removal day.
Prepping for invasive plant removal at the American Canyon wetlands on the Napa River.
March 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Prepping for invasive plant removal at the American Canyon wetlands on the Napa River.
We are making things happen in Napa County. Parks Foundation staff joined Napa County Resource Conservation District and the Land Trust of Napa County Napa Land Trust at Skyline Wilderness Park to discuss field day planning for two Napa 4th-grade classes. @napariverecocenter.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We are making things happen in Napa County. Parks Foundation staff joined Napa County Resource Conservation District and the Land Trust of Napa County Napa Land Trust at Skyline Wilderness Park to discuss field day planning for two Napa 4th-grade classes. @napariverecocenter.bsky.social
We love our community and the outdoors! How about you? Share your love of nature with us.
February 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We love our community and the outdoors! How about you? Share your love of nature with us.
Getting the Teen WILD volunteer space ready to welcome our kids!
February 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Getting the Teen WILD volunteer space ready to welcome our kids!
We are excited to announce that the California Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail Grant Program has voted to award a grant to the Parks Foundation for our Watershed Explorers and our new Watershed Protectors programs, providing funding through Spring 2027!
February 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We are excited to announce that the California Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail Grant Program has voted to award a grant to the Parks Foundation for our Watershed Explorers and our new Watershed Protectors programs, providing funding through Spring 2027!
We are making progress. Baby steps and giant steps.
Despite all of the turmoil in our country, we are making progress and finding the light. We have started the move to our new Ecology Center offices.
January 30, 2025 at 6:32 AM
We are making progress. Baby steps and giant steps.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Napa River wetlands.
#dayofservice #trashcleanup #doinggood
#dayofservice #trashcleanup #doinggood
Today we made the world a little better. 45+ volunteers, ages 8-75 removed a truckload of trash from our local wetlands. Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy today!
January 21, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Napa River wetlands.
#dayofservice #trashcleanup #doinggood
#dayofservice #trashcleanup #doinggood
Thank you to the Press Democrat for the great article about our Napa River Ecology Center Project. www.pressdemocrat.com/article/napa...
#napariverecologycenter #pressDemocrat #ParksFoundation #JoyHilton #NapaValley #environmentalED
#napariverecologycenter #pressDemocrat #ParksFoundation #JoyHilton #NapaValley #environmentalED
Ecology center in American Canyon expected to start construction late 2025. Here’s what is planned
The project is envisioned as an education hub, with teaching gardens, community courtyards, offices and an outdoor deck overlooking the wetlands.
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January 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Thank you to the Press Democrat for the great article about our Napa River Ecology Center Project. www.pressdemocrat.com/article/napa...
#napariverecologycenter #pressDemocrat #ParksFoundation #JoyHilton #NapaValley #environmentalED
#napariverecologycenter #pressDemocrat #ParksFoundation #JoyHilton #NapaValley #environmentalED
The last group of 7th graders was able to get out into the wetlands between the rain! They even got to experience the (almost) king Tide. We served over 340 7th graders this fall! #environmentalED #getouside #handsonlearning
December 13, 2024 at 8:25 PM
The last group of 7th graders was able to get out into the wetlands between the rain! They even got to experience the (almost) king Tide. We served over 340 7th graders this fall! #environmentalED #getouside #handsonlearning
Ready for the Napa County Watershed Symposium. Our ED, Janelle Sellick will give a presentation about our Eco Center project. #napa #napariverwatershed
December 5, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Ready for the Napa County Watershed Symposium. Our ED, Janelle Sellick will give a presentation about our Eco Center project. #napa #napariverwatershed
We are running to the start line for the 14th annual Reindeer Run!
So many festive activities are planned this week, including packet pick-up events, dine & donate Restaurant, and the BIG event on Sat, Dec 7th, at Wetlands Edge Trail. Visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Amer... #reindeerrun #outside
So many festive activities are planned this week, including packet pick-up events, dine & donate Restaurant, and the BIG event on Sat, Dec 7th, at Wetlands Edge Trail. Visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Amer... #reindeerrun #outside
December 2, 2024 at 8:18 PM
We are running to the start line for the 14th annual Reindeer Run!
So many festive activities are planned this week, including packet pick-up events, dine & donate Restaurant, and the BIG event on Sat, Dec 7th, at Wetlands Edge Trail. Visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Amer... #reindeerrun #outside
So many festive activities are planned this week, including packet pick-up events, dine & donate Restaurant, and the BIG event on Sat, Dec 7th, at Wetlands Edge Trail. Visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Amer... #reindeerrun #outside
It's a beautiful morning in American Canyon. Do yourself a favor and try to get outside for a minute.
December 2, 2024 at 5:53 PM
It's a beautiful morning in American Canyon. Do yourself a favor and try to get outside for a minute.
Napa RCD - Community Oak Planting Day
Friday, Nov 29 - 9-11:30amAlston Park, Napa
Celebrate Green Friday by joining RCD for a fun, hands-on day of giving back to the environment! Help Napa's oak trees thrive—perfect for all ages and abilities. NapaRCD.org/OakDay24 .
Friday, Nov 29 - 9-11:30amAlston Park, Napa
Celebrate Green Friday by joining RCD for a fun, hands-on day of giving back to the environment! Help Napa's oak trees thrive—perfect for all ages and abilities. NapaRCD.org/OakDay24 .
Green Friday Community Oak Planting Day - Napa County RCD
9-11:30am • Alston Park Join Us for Green Friday—Let’s Opt Outside for the Oaks! Looking for an awesome way to get outdoors, give back, and have a blast with your community? Come join us for Green F...
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November 28, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Napa RCD - Community Oak Planting Day
Friday, Nov 29 - 9-11:30amAlston Park, Napa
Celebrate Green Friday by joining RCD for a fun, hands-on day of giving back to the environment! Help Napa's oak trees thrive—perfect for all ages and abilities. NapaRCD.org/OakDay24 .
Friday, Nov 29 - 9-11:30amAlston Park, Napa
Celebrate Green Friday by joining RCD for a fun, hands-on day of giving back to the environment! Help Napa's oak trees thrive—perfect for all ages and abilities. NapaRCD.org/OakDay24 .
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We have the week off for Thanksgiving. We are thankful to get kids outside, away from their screens, and learning in nature.
November 25, 2024 at 5:51 PM
We have the week off for Thanksgiving. We are thankful to get kids outside, away from their screens, and learning in nature.
Today, a community member saw two beautiful coyotes on the wetlands trail (zoomed pic). Here are a few quick tips to keep people and wildlife safe. 1. Never feed wildlife. 2. Keep your dogs on leash. 3. If you feel they are too close, make some noise, clap your hands, etc. 4. Keep your distance.
November 22, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Today, a community member saw two beautiful coyotes on the wetlands trail (zoomed pic). Here are a few quick tips to keep people and wildlife safe. 1. Never feed wildlife. 2. Keep your dogs on leash. 3. If you feel they are too close, make some noise, clap your hands, etc. 4. Keep your distance.
It's a rainy day in the Bay Area, so we are sharing this reminder of warmer days. The Napa River and American Canyon Wetlands love to show off at sunset.
November 21, 2024 at 10:31 PM
It's a rainy day in the Bay Area, so we are sharing this reminder of warmer days. The Napa River and American Canyon Wetlands love to show off at sunset.
I know there is no bad weather, just bad clothing. Unfortunately, not every kid can access good rain gear, so we must reschedule our next two Wetlands field days. MMMM.... Maybe there is a grant idea in there.
November 20, 2024 at 11:01 PM
I know there is no bad weather, just bad clothing. Unfortunately, not every kid can access good rain gear, so we must reschedule our next two Wetlands field days. MMMM.... Maybe there is a grant idea in there.