Join ARC staff and volunteers on the weekend of September 26 in a community river cleanup event at four different locations. If you would like to be part of a small 10-person clean up crew, please register below at the location of your choice.⁠

Find yourself w/time or items on your hands? Are your funds limited, but you still want to give? Everyone is feeling the impacts of covid-19, including ARC. We always need gifts of goods & services. Contact us to learn more on how you can support ARC in non-monetary ways.

CAPTURING WAKAMATSU: A POETRY WORKSHOP! Join us this Saturday, August 30th from 10am -12pm with local poet and ARC volunteer Katy Brown for a walking poetry workshop around Wakamatsu Farm. Children 8+ are welcome with adult supervision.

Every year ARC supporters generously give items & services we need to fulfill our mission. Past items have included vehicles, art, jewelry, furniture, and professional services. To view our wishlist: bit.ly/3eT0VN4

DID YOU KNOW? On this day in 2004, Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park became permanently protected through the efforts of American River Conservancy and its funding partners, including Wildlife Conservation Board, Bureau of Land Management and California Natural Resources Agency.

CAPTURING WAKAMATSU: A POETRY WORKSHOP!⁠ Join us this Sunday, November 8th from 10am -12pm with local poet and ARC volunteer Katy Brown for a walking poetry workshop around Wakamatsu Farm.⁠ Sign up: [email protected] • 530.621.1224⁠⠀

Does your company offer charitable giving incentives to encourage employees to support non-profit organizations? Will your employer match your ARC donations dollar-for-dollar? Does your company donate money to ARC for your volunteer hours?

LAST OPEN FARM DAY OF 2020!⁠ Sign-up today: app.donorview.com/o4Kz9

Due to recent theft at our Acorn Creek Trailhead we are encouraging visitors to consider paying your trail use fees online or purchasing an annual pass. Keep an eye out for suspicious activities and always secure personal belongings in your car. Stay safe. ⁠

Please save the date for a virtual meeting regarding Chili Bar Park on Wednesday, January 27th from 4 - 5pm. We hope that you participate and welcome you to share your ideas, concerns and priorities surrounding the development of Chili Bar Park. ~ helixepi.zoom.us/j/81696781381

VIRTUAL TANK AT ARC! The salmon fry have been released! Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/trPji446LnI

The WCB approved $435,000 in funding for this project through their Forest Conservation Program. Located in the Middle Fork American River watershed in Placer County, this project will protect 2.5 miles of the unimpaired North Fork of the Middle Fork American River.

If you weren't able to join us for our Virtual Winter Dinner event, check out our YouTube Channel for a video recap of our celebration, including some live music. We are all looking forward to a time in which we can celebrate together again!

Take a moment to ensure you have a given your 👍🏻 to American River Conservancy & Wakamatsu Farm on all your favorite social media platforms. Liking, following, & sharing ARC's story is a simple & effective way to show support for our mission to preserve rivers & land for life!

OAK PLANTING DEMONSTRATION - Registration Required: app.donorview.com/zADlb ... #arc #arconservancy #americanriverconservancy #blueoak #stewardship #conservation #education #outdooreducation #workshop #californiaoaks #nativeplants #nativespecies

SO YOU WANT TO HIKE! Rene Hamlin, an avid hiker, past ARC employee and board member, is excited to share her love of the outdoors with you. Come out for an easy hike with the family and get an introduction to hiking at Salmon Falls Ranch. All ages and well-behaved dogs welcome.

World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation provides to people. - United Nations 📸 Jana Pingle

As many are unable to gather w/loved ones for special events, perhaps celebrate w/a special gift that is suitable for most occasions. If you wish to talk about ways to honor an occasion or give back to your local land trust feel free to contact our Development Manager

CAPTURING WAKAMATSU! Taylor Graham, El Dorado County’s first Poet Laureate and award-winning Sacramento-area poet Katy Brown will lead an exploration of the farmhouse, barn, and surroundings and write a poem about what they have seen. Registration: app.donorview.com/xKw6j

FLOWERING SPRING IKEBANA! This class will explore classic Japanese-style flower arranging, known as “Ikebana”. Using the fresh beauty of spring flowers, the class will arrange branches and blooms emphasizing the harmony, beauty, and balance of each element.