The American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF) was featured in the Spring 2026 issue of the Jax Exchange, published by The Jacquelyn Project. Click here to read the full article on the Jaquelyn website.
We’re excited to announce the second episode of “Discover the Parkway” is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. “Discover the Parkway” is a new four-part TV series about the American River Parkway. The first episode explores the creation of the Sacramento region and the American River Parkway and features local celebrities like Karl Bly, the renown treasure hunter of American River Lost & Found, photographer Lewis… Continue reading Discover the Parkway Episode 2
We’re excited to announce the first episode of “Discover the Parkway” is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. “Discover the Parkway” is a new four-part TV series about the American River Parkway. The first episode explores the creation of the Sacramento region and the American River Parkway and features local celebrities like Karl Bly, the renown treasure hunter of American River Lost & Found, photographer… Continue reading Discover the Parkway Episode 1
What if we told you only about 10% of Sacramento County residents recognize the Parkway as a connected 23-mile resource? In this episode of The NonProfit Podcast Network, host Jeff Holden sits down with Dianna Poggetto, Executive Director of the American River Parkway Foundation, to talk about what it really takes to protect 4,800 acres… Continue reading A Sense of Space: Discovering Sacramento’s American River Parkway
Thinking about volunteering at Spring Clean-Up this April? It’s the perfect way to show your appreciation for the American River Parkway during Earth Month! Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 9 am to 12 pm to remove trash, pull invasive plants, and beautify the American River Parkway. If all that’s not enough to convince you, we… Continue reading Volunteer at Spring Clean-Up with Carol Metz
Thinking about volunteering with the American River Parkway Foundation in 2026? Each month, we’re highlighting one of our many volunteers to show you why that might just be the best idea you’ll have all year. First up is Erin Drinkwater, who’s volunteered as a Mile Steward for the last five years. “I love the American River Parkway… Continue reading Volunteer as a Mile Steward with Erin Drinkwater
Junk removal company partners with volunteers on Great American River Clean-Up By Rosalio Ahumada Khamsone Manisisaket slipped his hands into a pair of black protective gloves Saturday and climbed into a Junk King truck to carefully pack in garbage collected by volunteers in an annual event to clean up along the American River Parkway in… Continue reading Junk removal company partners with volunteers on Great American River Clean-Up
1,200 volunteers fan out to beautify the 23-mile American River Parkway in a single day The collective effort is a decades-long tradition and no small feat. Organizers said typical trash hauls range from 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of collected in a single day. Saturday morning, the American River set as the backdrop for a massive… Continue reading 1,200 volunteers fan out to beautify the 23-mile American River Parkway in a single day
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) – Young artists brushed up their entomology during a recent paint-out. The activity was part of the American River Parkway Foundation’s ‘Adventure days’ series. The experience included a nature walk on trails surrounding the Outdoor Education Center in River Bend Park (Rancho Cordova). Children learned about native butterflies then painted the insects in their… Continue reading Adventure Days on Parkway
American River Parkway Foundation Executive Director Dianna Poggetto and John Costa with PG&E. Guests were encouraged to wear white to the ARPF Summer Solstice, which was held at the American River Parkway’s William B. Pond Recreation Area. The event included food from Black Hat Catering, cocktails from Midtown Spirits and wine from Rombauer, Di Stasio… Continue reading After Hours: American River Parkway Foundation Summer Solstice Dinner & Auction
