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!
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
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.
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.
We had a great time getting ACMS 7th graders out to the American Canyon Wetlands on Monday. Unfortunately, we might have to reschedule the planned trips for tomorrow and Friday. We don't want them wet and miserable in heavy rain and 20 mph winds. That is not the introduction we are going for.
November 20, 2024 at 7:12 PM
We had a great time getting ACMS 7th graders out to the American Canyon Wetlands on Monday. Unfortunately, we might have to reschedule the planned trips for tomorrow and Friday. We don't want them wet and miserable in heavy rain and 20 mph winds. That is not the introduction we are going for.
Our Teen WILD volunteers were busy on the Wetlands Edge Trail, teaching the community about King Tides and why they happen. Today was great, and we are so proud of our volunteers.
November 16, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Our Teen WILD volunteers were busy on the Wetlands Edge Trail, teaching the community about King Tides and why they happen. Today was great, and we are so proud of our volunteers.
It's a beautiful day in American Canyon, CA. The Napa River wetlands are an inspirational spot just to be.
November 15, 2024 at 11:02 PM
It's a beautiful day in American Canyon, CA. The Napa River wetlands are an inspirational spot just to be.
Happiest of Birthdays to Patricia Oro, the woman who keeps the foundation organized and running like a well-oiled machine. Her passion, kindness, attention to detail, and impeccable style inspire us all. Happy Birthday, Patricia!
November 14, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Happiest of Birthdays to Patricia Oro, the woman who keeps the foundation organized and running like a well-oiled machine. Her passion, kindness, attention to detail, and impeccable style inspire us all. Happy Birthday, Patricia!