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 play. Yet time spent outdoors helps us feel better, get active and connect with others. ACCPF believes in using the...
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 great answers to questions about his lifestyle and values align with promoting programs, parks, and play in American...
A quick quiz. What do the following all have in common: Coyotes, snakes, deer, fox, ground squirrels, egrets, nesting herons, pheasants, jackrabbits, wild turkeys and turkey vultures, goats and sheep? If you answered that they are all animals, of course you would be...
In early August, I had the pleasure taking a Wetlands walk with Becky Peterson, Member and Community Relations Director of the Napa Valley Vintners. For the second year in a row, the Vintners have agreed to be our Presenting Sponsor for An Evening at the Ruins. ACCPF...
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...
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...
