On Saturday, September 18, 2021, more than 800 local residents removed 23,000 pounds of trash along the river in the span of just three hours for the annual Great American River Clean-Up (GARCU) in conjunction with the California Coastal Commission’s annual statewide clean up event. Volunteers of all ages gathered to collect trash and debris… Continue reading Great American River Clean-Up 2021
Despite its dainty foliage, stinkwort (Dittrichia graveolens) spells big trouble on the American River Parkway. Native to southern Europe, stinkwort was first observed in the Sacramento region in 2002, thought to have been introduced by seeds in landfill soil. This spunky plant thrives in hot, dry weather and soils that are gravelly, saline, or even… Continue reading Stopping the Stinkwort Invasion
Spanish broom (Spartium juniceum) is a beautiful, hearty shrub with elegant yellow flowers. It is a fast-growing variety of the pea family, growing up to 10-15 feet tall in just a few years with roots that can extend several feet below the surface, even through rocky soil conditions. It was introduced to California in 1848… Continue reading Putting the Squeeze on Spanish Broom
Long-time American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF) mile steward volunteer and avid equestrian Sue Fossum talks about her experience enjoying and giving back to the American River Parkway through the years.
Commencing with the 2021/22 school year, area students will return to in-person educational classes at River Bend Science Center in October. What is the River Bend Science Center? River Bend Science Center is a unique outdoor educational venue that features an amphitheater, group-learning areas with shade structures, and small team “nests,” each with a table… Continue reading ARPF Welcomes Students Back to the River Bend Science Center
Thousands of people visit the Parkway each year to run, bike, paddle, and enjoy. We’d like to share a few of their stories with you. Our next story is from Katie Bauer – I’ve lived in a lot of places in the Sacramento region, and recently returned here after living abroad for a time. Like… Continue reading Stories from the Parkway: “I feel that I am home”
Thousands of people visit the Parkway each year to run, bike, paddle, and enjoy. We’d like to share a few of their stories with you. Our next story is from Nick Carlson – Sliding my kayak gently into the water, it’s not hard to grasp why in a few short years how this river has… Continue reading Stories from the Parkway: “Paddling down the river never ceases to amaze me”
In previous editions of Stories from the Parkway, we’ve seen the Parkway from the perspective of an adult. Our next story is from the experiences of children. The children explain why the Parkway is so important to our community and what everyone can experience on the Parkway. Jasmine “I like the Parkway because I like… Continue reading Stories from the Parkway: “The deer was my most favorite part”
Thousands of people visit the Parkway each year to run, bike, paddle, and enjoy. We’d like to share a few of their stories with you. Our next story is from David Dawson – — It was before sunrise on a cold, calm November morning here in Sacramento; but I wasn’t at home. Home, where I… Continue reading Stories from the Parkway: “Isolation from Urban Complexity”
Thousands of people visit the Parkway each year to run, bike, paddle, and enjoy. We’d like to share a few of their stories with you. Our next story is from Sarah Madden – dog mom & founder of SacTownDogs _ What can I say about the American River Parkway? Well, I love it and so… Continue reading Stories from the Parkway: “Woof, woof!”
Thousands of people visit the Parkway each year to run, bike, paddle, and enjoy. We’d like to share a few of their stories with you. Our first story is from Kim Conley – US Olympian and professional runner. — It’s a warm morning in early July as I set out from William Pond Park for… Continue reading Stories from the Parkway: “I have built my career on this trail.”
