In early August, I had the pleasure taking a Wetlands walk with Becky Peterson, Member and Community Relations Director of the Napa Valley V

Turkeys, jackrabbits, coyotes, bobcats, snakes, deer, lizards, golden eagles, hawks, and on and on. These are just a few of the critters that can be found at Newell Open Space. We, in American Canyon, are so lucky to have access to such wonderful, diverse, and healthy natural resources. Access… that is what I am talking about. To access the Newell Open Space, one must hike a fairly crude dirt path for a half mile from the end of Newell Drive, just north of Donaldson Way, alon

This interview holds a few special places in my heart. “Why?” you may ask. Well... I’m glad you asked! First, I’m a youth enthusiast. Whenever I have the opportunity to do leadership work with our youth, I feel charged up. I am inspired to be more courageous after having spent time with them. I love the raw energy they bring into the room. I respect their desire to become a better version of themselves. I admire their unfiltered belief that they can change the world, one comm

Thinking back to your childhood, chances are you probably grew up roaming the neighborhood with strict instructions from your mom not to come back until dinnertime. Like many other children, I spent endless afternoons with neighborhood kids creating simple games, playing at the park, or soaring from a homemade rope swing attached to an old oak tree. Although it seemed like a mindless way to pass the time, little did I realize how much I was learning while playing. It wasn't a

If you have a child or a teenager in one of our American Canyon schools, your child's school would have been a recipient of some level of sponsorships from American Canyon Orthodontics. Its main vision is to support the City of American Canyon's events and the wide range of fundraising events at all of our 5 schools and many organized athletic leagues. All the causes they support comes down to benefiting our next generation. I had the awesome pleasure of interviewing the gent

An Evening at the Ruins was unlike anything American Canyon has ever seen. The energy was electric, the setting sun a gorgeous backdrop to a stunning venue that created a truly magical night where we raised $64,000 to support programs, parks and play in American Canyon! We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support shown by our members, our community, and open space enthusiasts at the ACCPF's inaugural fundraising dinner. The excitement level was high as friends and neighb

This month, I had the honor of interviewing Mrs. Elizabeth Goff. She is one of the great difference makers whom I am proud to call my friend. Ms. Goff is currently teaching our 9th grade freshmen at American Canyon High School (ACHS). Now in her 16th year of teaching, she started out at American Canyon Middle School. While there, she started the WEB program at ACMS. In this program, the 7th and 8th graders mentor the incoming 6th graders. In 2010, as ACHS was opening, she de

Water. The fountain of beginnings. Domain of Earth’s big bang – LIFE! The spot where the sparks keep sparking, pushing the piston, turning the cylinder, ringing round the circle. In this post we’ll go to water, and as we go, we’re going go just a little bit into the layers beneath, pulling back the covers for glimpses on how all this hangs together. We’ll begin by recognizing a basic condition of life - all forms of it need to eat to survive, and the cafeteria line starts in

As part of a new series, ACCPF Board Member, Kasama Lee will be interviewing ACCPF Founding Members. A Founding Member will be featured and interviewed each month to share what they love about American Canyon, the outdoors, and why this community means so much. This month we are happy to present featured Founding Member, Fran Lemos! What a true pleasure it was to spend time, and learn about this month's featured ACCPF Founding Member. There are so many great stories that have

On September 10, 2016, the American Canyon Community Parks Foundation will host its inaugural fundraising dinner, An Evening at the Ruins. The event will be held on the site of one of American Canyon’s most picturesque and historical locations. This exciting event will feature entertainment, in addition to live and silent auctions. The proceeds from the event will benefit parks, programs and play in our community. An Evening at the Ruins promises to be the premier event in Am