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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...
Special Member Feature: Julia Cummings
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...
How We Like to Make an Impact
Thinking back to your childhood, chances are you probably grew up roaming the neighborhood with strict instructions from your mom not to come back...
It’s Up in the Air
Air – 4th in the series on the American Canyon Wetlands Air – Earth’s ether. The medium that eludes sight, as it tickles touch. First on the list of...
Interview with Founding Member Jeffery Nichelini
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...
Footprints in the Sand
Earth - This is the third piece in a series on the American Canyon Wetlands Earth – our element. The ledger of human entries and edits. The place...
Oh, What a Night! What a Glorious Night!
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...
Interview with Founding Member Elizabeth Goff
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....
Water & The Wetlands
Water. The fountain of beginnings. Domain of Earth’s big bang – LIFE! The spot where the sparks keep sparking, pushing the piston, turning the...
Interview with Founding Member Fran Lemos
As part of a new series, ACCPF Board Member, Kasama Lee will be interviewing ACCPF Founding Members. A Founding Member will be featured and...
Life in our Wetlands
We are so lucky to have guest blogger, John Comisky, join us! John is Vice President at the Wildlife Rescue Center of Napa County. This week John...
A Glimpse Inside An Evening At The Ruins
On September 10, 2016, the American Canyon Community Parks Foundation will host its inaugural fundraising dinner, An Evening at the Ruins. The event...
Don’t Miss Kids to Parks Day!
Kids to Parks Day, a nationwide day of outdoor play, offers a great excuse for families to get outside and rediscover everything our parks have to...
A New Farmers’ Market for American Canyon!
We are happy to introduce and welcome our guest blogger, Marianna, from the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association. Today she is going to share...
25 Ways to Have More Fun in Our Parks
Close your eyes and picture yourself having fun outdoors. What are you doing? Hiking? Playing a sport? Listening to your child giggle as she goes...
Nature Photography Classes Offered by Local Favorite, Paul Hippauf
American Canyon's landscape offers many beautiful outdoor spaces to photograph. Sunsets over the wetlands are spectacular. The old basalt and cement...
How to Make Hiking More Fun for Kids
Hiking is a great way for families to stay active, and connect with nature. But, in a world of video games and instant gratification, nurturing a...
Let’s Get to Picking – It’s Blackberry Season!
It's wild blackberry season in American Canyon, and they're ripe for the picking! Blackberry bushes have been spotted at Newell Open Space (near the...