The first annual Let's G.O.! San Joaquin Valley campaign is part of a national effort to make people aware of the local places to get outside and enjoy nature. Sierra Foothill Conservancy and San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust have combined efforts to raise awareness of the important link between getting outdoors and overall community health. The campaign serves to raise funds to support education and outreach programming for SFC and the River Parkway Trust. 

The campaign kicks off this weekend and there will be a variety of ways for you to become involved throughout the month of April. Just click here to visit our Let's Get Outside San Joaquin Valley website for a complete list of activities. 

Thousands of wild creatures call the San Joaquin River Parkway their home, and half of the River Parkway Trust's staff spend their days creating better living quarters for our local wildlife. If you happen to visit the River Center in the morning, you might catch a glimpse of a bald eagle in the Sycamore trees behind our Headquarters Building. It is common to see eagles during their wintering months, between November and February, but this year it appears that we have a pair nesting somewhere along the San Joaquin River. We believe this is related to our success in protecting and restoring land along the San Joaquin River. 

Your support helps us continue the important work of looking out for the hidden users of the San Joaquin River Parkway. You can be a champion for wildlife, like the eagle, that call the San Joaquin River Parkway home! Please make a donation today. Just click the donate now button below.  

Come spend part of your summer working with River Campers, building friendships, learning leadership skills, and exploring the San Joaquin River! 

The River Parkway Trust is looking for energetic, fun-loving high school students who are interested in developing their leadership and communication skills as well as gaining experience working with younger children. Junior Leaders assist River Camp Staff in leading a variety of activities each day including art, swimming, canoeing, games, and songs. They act as role models for campers, demonstrating a spirit of respect for the environment, cooperation with camp rules and guidelines, and willingness to work and play with everyone at River Camp. 

Applications for the Junior Leaders program are due by 5:00 pm on April 24. You can download an application by clicking here. 

For more information about the Junior Leaders Program and River Camp click here. 

Left: Steven Church, Top Right: Lance Canales

Take a break from the rush of everyday life and join the River Parkway Trust for a Respite by the River. The 2015 season of Respite kicks off on Thursday, April 30, with a reading by Steven Church and live music by Lance Canales. Bring your picnic dinner and blanket and relax in the cool evening breezes at the River Center. Macca's Wine Bar will be open during the dinner hour, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with a wonderful selection of wines for sale by the glass. The reading will begin at 7:00 pm, with book signing to follow. 

For a complete schedule of the 2015 series of Respite by the River events click here. 

Thank you to our Respite by the River sponsors. 

Thank you for your continued support of the River Parkway Trust. 

Sincerely,

Sarah Parkes, 

Program Director

San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc.