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By most accounts today's children spend 6-8 hours per day in front of a screen, but average only 4-7 minutes per day in outdoor unstructured play....

As one of our most interesting and involved members, the ACCPF Board selected Hugh Marquez to be this month’s 'Featured Member.’ Hugh had some great...

A quick quiz. What do the following all have in common: Coyotes, snakes, deer, fox, ground squirrels, egrets, nesting herons, pheasants,...

In early August, I had the pleasure taking a Wetlands walk with Becky Peterson, Member and Community Relations Director of the Napa Valley Vintners....

Turkeys, jackrabbits, coyotes, bobcats, snakes, deer, lizards, golden eagles, hawks, and on and on. These are just a few of the critters that can be...

This interview holds a few special places in my heart. “Why?” you may ask. Well... I’m glad you asked! First, I’m a youth enthusiast. Whenever I...

Thinking back to your childhood, chances are you probably grew up roaming the neighborhood with strict instructions from your mom not to come back...

Air – 4th in the series on the American Canyon Wetlands Air – Earth’s ether. The medium that eludes sight, as it tickles touch. First on the list of...

If you have a child or a teenager in one of our American Canyon schools, your child's school would have been a recipient of some level of...

Earth - This is the third piece in a series on the American Canyon Wetlands Earth – our element. The ledger of human entries and edits. The place...

An Evening at the Ruins was unlike anything American Canyon has ever seen. The energy was electric, the setting sun a gorgeous backdrop to a...

This month, I had the honor of interviewing Mrs. Elizabeth Goff. She is one of the great difference makers whom I am proud to call my friend. Ms....

Water. The fountain of beginnings. Domain of Earth’s big bang – LIFE! The spot where the sparks keep sparking, pushing the piston, turning the...

As part of a new series, ACCPF Board Member, Kasama Lee will be interviewing ACCPF Founding Members. A Founding Member will be featured and...

We are so lucky to have guest blogger, John Comisky, join us! John is Vice President at the Wildlife Rescue Center of Napa County. This week John...

On September 10, 2016, the American Canyon Community Parks Foundation will host its inaugural fundraising dinner, An Evening at the Ruins. The event...

Kids to Parks Day, a nationwide day of outdoor play, offers a great excuse for families to get outside and rediscover everything our parks have to...