Volunteering and Giving Opportunities
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Our parks and nature areas continue to thrive largely because of broad based community support. We thank you for your continued contributions of time and money. While the number of organizations assisting our efforts is countless, below is information about organizations that serve and benefit specific parks, facilities and programs.
To get involved, individually, as an organization or business, simply contact our office at (916) 875-6961 or the organizations directly.
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Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Therapeutic Recreation Services
Friends of our Parks System
P.O. Box 241, Carmichael, CA 95609-0241
Phone: (916) 489-4918
"Bringing people to nature and nature to people" - ARNHA is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports the Effie Yeaw Nature Center through fundraising, volunteer and docent activities. These activities serve to promote, aid and augment the educational activities of Effie Yeaw Nature Center. ARNHA works to promote the public's understanding of the natural and cultural history of the region through its publications and outreach programs. ARNHA sponsors a number of educational events year round, including volunteer docent led nature walks, habitat improvement projects, and the Annual American River Wildlife Count.
ARNHA cooperates with other community organizations working to protect and enhance the American River Parkway, and is a member of the American River Parkway Coalition.
5700 Arden Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
Contact: Dianna Aguilar, Executive Director
Phone: (916) 486-2773
Fax: (916) 486-2779
Email: info@arpf.org
The American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF) is a fundraising organization that provides support for the preservation, protection, and enhancement of the American River Parkway by restoring habitat, improving public safety, and increasing public stewardship. Fundraising activities include the Great American River Clean-Up, Down River Day and the Adopt-the-Parkway Program.
ARPF has also partnered with the Sacramento Weed Warriors to provide a community-based volunteer steward program charged with removing non-native, invasive plants along the American River Parkway, and is a member of the American River Parkway Coalition.
P.O. Box 562, Elk Grove, CA 95759
Active in volunteer and monetary support for the preservation and restoration of artifacts and structures significant to the people and community of Elk Grove, the Society's current projects include reconstruction of the Elk Grove Hotel and Stage Stop.
Friends of Mather Park
P.O. Box 276496, Sacramento, CA 95827-6496
Contact: Marilyn Evans
Phone: (916) 489-6549
Friends of Mather Park is a community based volunteer organization committed to the development and stewardship of Mather Regional Park. Projects include the establishment of a memorial commemorating the history of Mather Air Force Base, planting and maintenance of trees, assisting with special events, monitoring development, trail building and interpreting the natural resources of the park.
P.O. Box 782, Galt, CA 95632
Phone: (209) 745-0951
A nonprofit society, active in restoring and preserving historic sites and artifacts of Sacramento County, south of the Cosumnes River. The Society projects include the Rae House Museum, two pioneer cemeteries, and the McFarland Ranch.
P.O. Box 159, Elk Grove, CA 95759-0159
Phone: (916) 685-7433 (arena)
Contact: Chris McParland, Instructor
Project R.I.D.E. Offers children and adults with disabilities safe, educational and recreational horseback riding experiences through participation in a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association accredited therapeutic riding program. Project R.I.D.E. provides funding and volunteers to teach horseback riding skills to improve students' physical, emotional, mental and social well-being.
Rio Linda/Elverta Historical Society
P.O. Box 478, Rio Linda, CA 95673-0478
Dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical heritage of Rio Linda and Elverta, the volunteer, nonprofit Society is in the process of restoring the Dry Creek Ranch House and establishing a museum at the Ranch House and conducts educational programs and special events.
P.O. Box 277504, Sacramento, CA 95827-7504
A nonprofit organization representing Sacramento area model aircraft flying clubs. SAM hosts events such as the Annual Funfly and BBQ, and the Scale Warbird Racing Association Event. Sacramento Area Modelers, Inc. also operates the model aircraft field at the Andal Preserve.
P.O. Box 277638, Sacramento, CA 95827-7638
Contact: Alan Wade, president
Phone: (916) 387-1763
Save the American River Association (SARA) was founded in 1961 to spearhead the establishment of the American River Parkway. SARA is an advocacy group that works to protect the American River and its associated Parkway through the sustainable use of the lower American River. SARA is a member of the American River Parkway Coalition.
Pathways to Recreation, Inc.
Email: saccotr@sacparks.org
President: Charlie Willard
Founded in 2004, “Pathways to Recreation, Inc.” mission is to enable people with disabilities and special needs opportunities for recreational, social and educational activities through the County of Sacramento Therapeutic Recreation Services. Pathways to Recreation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation.
Founded in 1995, mounted volunteers serve as the 'eyes and ears' of the Parkway. The specific and primary purpose of the organization is to provide assistance to the public and the County of Sacramento Department of Regional Parks, Recreation and Open Space by conducting mounted patrols along the 23 miles of American River Parkway trails. For information e-mail: arpepatrol@yahoo.com.
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