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The Naturalist’s Corner

Apr 3, 2026

Nesting Season Begins at the Wetlands April marks the start of nesting season for many species. Birds are building, guarding, and in some cases...

The 2025 Annual Report Is Here!

Mar 18, 2026

The Parks Foundation is excited to share its 2025 Annual Report, a celebratory look at a milestone year filled with growth, impact, and community...

Welcome To Our New Board Member Dr. Joseph Carrillo

Feb 5, 2026

Dr. Joseph Carrillo is a beloved community pediatrician in Napa Valley. He has cared for children in our community for twenty years. He retired at...

Welcome to Our New Board Member Hazel Evans

Feb 4, 2026

Hazel S. Evans is an entrepreneur and community-minded board leader dedicated to helping organizations grow with clarity, responsibility, and heart....

15th annual Reindeer Run sees record turnout during cold front

Dec 9, 2025

Hundreds converged at Wetland’s Edge Trail on Saturday morning for the city’s annual Reindeer Run, a five- and 10-kilometer run held each year since...

Meet the Parks Foundation’s New Interns: Ella and Tate!

Jul 7, 2025

This summer, the Parks Foundation is thrilled to welcome two outstanding high school interns to our team: Ella Cummings and Tate Hilton! Both rising...

Teen WILD: Young Leaders Making a Big Impact

Jun 28, 2025

The Parks Foundation’s Teen WILD (Wilderness-Inspired Leadership & Development) program is off to a strong and exciting start this...

Teen WILD Members Win CVNL Heart of Napa Youth Volunteer of the Year Awards

May 31, 2025

. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR The 2024 Heart of Napa Award for Youth Volunteer of the Year was presented to: Chair Miles, American Canyon...

Wildlife Conservation Board Awards $59.5 Million in Grants to 25 Habitat Conservation and Restoration Projects

May 31, 2025

The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) has approved $59.5 million in grants to support 25 habitat protection and restoration projects in 21 counties...

Celebrating Progress: Parks Foundation’s 2024 Annual Report

Feb 28, 2025

The Parks Foundation has released its 2024 annual report, showcasing a year of remarkable achievements and community impact. This year's report...

Welcome to Our New Board President Charlie Plummer

Jan 17, 2025

I am greatly honored, and humbled, to transition into the role of Board President. I have been fortunate to have served alongside such amazing...

Thank You to Our Former Board President Raffi Boloyan!

Jan 13, 2025

My term as President of the Board of ACCPF has come to an end and I am honored to pass the torch to Charlie Plummer, who has served as our Vice...

Thompson Secures .5 Million for Napa River Ecology Center

Thompson Secures $2.5 Million for Napa River Ecology Center

Jul 25, 2024

July 18, 2024 Press Release Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he secured an additional $2,500,000 in community project...

Watershed Explorers On the Front Page of the Napa Register

May 22, 2024

On May 15th, Donaldson Way Elementary fourth-graders had a unique visitor for the Watershed Explorers field day: a reporter from the Napa Register!...