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American Canyon Ecology Center project taking shape
A project to redevelop a city-owned corporation yard building in American Canyon into an education-focused ecology center next to wetlands is moving forward, with construction expected to start late this year or early in 2026.
The project was envisioned by the American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation nonprofit starting in 2021 as a permanent education hub, with areas for instructional activities, teaching gardens, community courtyards, offices for the foundation and an outdoor deck overlooking the wetlands.
Thompson Secures $2.5 Million For Napa River Ecology Center
Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he secured an additional $2,500,000 in community project funding for Napa County’s River Ecology Center.
“Once complete, the Napa River Ecology Center will provide new educational resources to our community while helping to conserve our local ecosystems. I’m proud to have secured $2.5 million in federal funds to support its development and I’m grateful to Napa County officials for identifying the need for these funds.” said Rep. Thompson.
In American Canyon, Watershed Explorers see the world of the wetlands
About 60 young “watershed explorers” came to the south Napa County wetlands where avocets stride along mudflats, salt marsh harvest mice hide amid pickleweed, and plankton teem in murky waters.
Where better to learn about the marsh than in the marsh? That’s the approach taken by the American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation’s Watershed Explorers program.
American Canyon Commits $1M To Napa River Ecology Center
The Eco-Center is planned to become a vibrant Bay Area hub for environmental education and nature-based art and science programs.
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 corporation yard building to be redeveloped as an education-focused ecology center adjacent to the city’s wetlands. The design permit for the project was approved Jan. 25.
American Canyon ecology center moving ahead; first phase could open in two years
American Canyon’s proposed Napa River Ecology Center, which will showcase Napa County’s wetlands, has taken another step forward.
Thompson Honors Janelle Sellick as 2023 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion
Mobile environmental classroom to debut Saturday in American Canyon
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American Canyon teens gain confidence, connect with community by playing outside
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