WHY a Campaign?
Some may be asking why is the Foundation undertaking such a campaign at this time, when the economy is hurting and people are losing their jobs?". The Foundation is aware of the economic time but believes that the Parkway is such a resource and treasure to the residents of the Greater Sacramento area that without our financial assistance the Parkway will not exist in the future. The foundation is a joint caretaker of the parkway, along with the County of Sacramento.  The budget cuts within the County Parks Department have impacted us making it more important than ever, for us to continue in raising funds to protect and maintain this natural treasure.

So our goal is to CONNECT with the 8 million plus visitors to the parkway to help bring about public awareness, volunteer opportunities and protection of the land.  Connect with us today and take a personal interest in keeping your community Parkway open and thriving! Click here to print the CONNECT brochure.

How Can You Contribute?
You can support the American River Parkway Foundation’s CONNECT campaign in myriad ways.  Click here to find out more about the ways you can assist.

What Will the Money be Used For?
The money will be used to protect and preserve the American River Parkway through the following fundraising efforts:

Beautification and maintenance of the parkway:
Restoration projects
Invasive Plant Programs - with the California Native Plant Society
Restore riparian forests
Conduct Bi-Annual river clean-ups
Arts at the Parkway Programs
Distribute Grants to stakeholders

Safety:
Creating and updating the Ranger dispatch
Homeless Program Coordination
Security cameras
Signage on the Parkway
Separate running and cycling trails
Maintain all trails (equestrian, running and cycling)

Education:
Soil Born Farms
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Animals of the parkway
Nature Tours
Future Campfire site
Increase Volunteers on the parkway

Capital Projects:
Tiscornia Park
Shade structure over the picnic tables at William Pond
Signage for the Fair Oaks Bluffs
Replacement doors for bathrooms

More Information
Please call Dianna Poggetto, ARPF Executive Director at (916) 486-2773.