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The Press Democrat: New ecology center project moves forward in American Canyon
A project touted to propel American Canyon into becoming an environmental leader is nearing approval. Plans call for the city’s 5,000-square-foot…
The ACCPF Outdoor Connection Featured in the Napa Valley Give!Guide
The Outdoor Connection provides hands-on, interactive learning that sparks the imagination, unlocks creativity, and connects participants to their…
Thompson Honors Janelle Sellick as 2023 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion
April 23, 2023 – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Janelle Sellick as the 2023 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion for California’s Fourth…
We Love Our Members!
Meet Clarence Mamaril, an active ACCPF Member since 2016. We asked Clarence his thoughts on the value of becoming an ACCPF member, he shared the…
ACCPF Champion: Kasama Lee
Kasama Lee was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand until she was 14. She came to the United States because “my parents decided they wanted to start…
100 Ways to spend 100 Hours Outside!
The idea of spending 100 Hours outside, in one month, can feel intimidating. Does it bring to mind a ten mile run or going for a mountain bike ride…
ACCPF Champion: Matt Plate
You may not have heard his name before, but if anyone deserves the title, ACCPF Champion, Matt Plate richly deserves it. A resident of American…
ACCPF Champions: Mary and Tim Shaw
Mary and Tim Shaw own PMI Northbay, a “boutique” property management company located in Fairfield (an independently owned/operated franchise of…
ACCPF Champion: Barry Christian
Barry Christian has been a dedicated volunteer in the open space and conservation community for over fifteen years. Everyone who knows him has a…
ACCPF Champion: Bill Harper
Let’s play a game we’ll call, “How Much Do You Know About American Canyon’s Connection to the Wine Industry?” We’ll start with how many square feet…
ACCPF Champion: Gladys Milligan
Each month American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation is featuring someone instrumental in our success who, in their own unique way contributes…
ACCPF Champion: Dr. Rochelle Manangkil
Our newest ‘Champion of ACCPF’ is Dr. Rochelle Manangkil, a pediatric dentist and owner of American Canyon Pediatric Dentistry. Rochelle grew up in…
ACCPF Champion: Dr. Nichelini
As a new feature, each month, we will be highlighting a different ACCPF sponsor/supporter, sharing fun and interesting background information to…
Turn Screen Time into Green Time
By most accounts today’s children spend 6-8 hours per day in front of a screen, but average only 4-7 minutes per day in outdoor unstructured…
Featured Member – Hugh Marquez
As one of our most interesting and involved members, the ACCPF Board selected Hugh Marquez to be this month’s ‘Featured Member.’ Hugh had some…
The Magic of the Napa Bay Trail
A quick quiz. What do the following all have in common: Coyotes, snakes, deer, fox, ground squirrels, egrets, nesting herons, pheasants,…
Meet Becky Peterson and our Presenting Sponsor for An Evening at the Ruins
In early August, I had the pleasure taking a Wetlands walk with Becky Peterson, Member and Community Relations Director of the Napa Valley Vintners….
Newell Open Space Update
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…