San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust

Sycamore Island will open early for the 2021 season on Friday, January 8, at 6:00 am.

Breaking News: River Parkway Trust acquires Sumner Peck Ranch

An Annual Pass to Sycamore Island is a perfect gift for anyone who likes to go fishing, biking, or canoeing! https://bit.ly/3riAQ1s If you need a gift for someone who loves animals and you want to help brighten their home, we have you covered! A Margaret Hudson sculpture from our online River Store is will put a smile on their face. https://store.riverparkway.org/... A River Camp Certificate is a great gift for the special child in your life. Give them the gift of nature with a week at Camp! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx

It's a holiday miracle! Sycamore Island will be opening early in 2021. Beginning Friday, January 8th, Sycamore Island will reopen for our normal weekend hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00am to 5:30pm. 2021 season passes are available now at www.riverparkway.org

The River Store is now ONLINE! This week we're offering special hours for those last-minute gifts. Online order pick-up will be available on Wednesday, December 23 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Orders must be placed by 10:00 am on 12/23. https://store.riverparkway.org/

On this #GivingTuesday, we'd like to thank you for helping the River Parkway Trust adapt to our new environment and explore new ways to connect the community to the wonders of the San Joaquin River. Click the link to read today's message of gratitude. https://conta.cc/3mvlPXf

River Center Grounds Hours This Week Tue 11/24 - Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed 11/25 - Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thu 11/26 and Fri 11/27 - Closed for Thanksgiving Sat 11/28 and Sun 11/28 - Open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sycamore Island - Public Fishing on the San Joaquin River will be open this Wednesday, November 11th, from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm. Come fish, paddle, picnic, watch wildlife, and enjoy nature before the park closes for the season. Enjoy your day off down by the San Joaquin River. The park will reopen on February 5th, 2021.

There is still space available in Saturday's River Buddies Weekend Explorers! We'll be learning about pollinators, exploring the River Center, and dissecting owl pellets. Sign your pre-K/K aged child up today!

There are a few spaces available for this Saturday's Gardening Angels volunteer activity at the River Center. If you'd like to join us, please click the registration link to sign up. https://conta.cc/3ll3VWB

The Lewis S Eaton Trail is the mainstem trail of the San Joaquin River Parkway. Currently, seven miles of the trail are complete and provide a beautiful overlook of the river bottom. Get outside to ride your bike, walk, jog, ride your horse, or just escape into nature, the Eaton Trail is a beautiful place to do all of these activities. More info about the Parkway trail network is available on our website https://bit.ly/38AFBg5.

There is still space open in this weekend’s River Buddies Weekend Explorers! We’ll be learning all about frogs and other pond pals, and each participant will create their own frog pond craft to take home. Register online today!

The @FresnoCouncilOfGovernments needs your to help prioritize projects to create trails for walking/hiking, off-road biking and horseback riding. Visit the interactive map to pick the top 5 trails that you would like to see developed in the next 5 years. #fresno#Hike#Trails#Outdoors To Learn more about the Trails Planning Process https://bit.ly/3mqHJL5

The River Parkway Trust recently launched virtual field trips for 1st through 4th grade students from all school districts. Virtual field trips provide an engaging educational experience exploring topics related to our local river ecosystem.#virtualtrips

A Virtual meeting with The San Joaquin River Restoration Virtual Science was held in mid-October. The two day virtual meeting spoke about the history and importance of the San Joaquin River, and provided updates on recent progress with returning Chinook salmon to the #SanJoaquinRiver All posters from the poster session are available to review on the SJRPP meeting website. Click here https://bit.ly/34mlsrl

Something spooky is lurking in the San Joaquin... Come visit us this weekend and the next at Sycamore Island, to try your hand at catching some creepy crawlies. #HappyHalloween from the River Parkway Trust!

Lots of wildlife on the pond in the middle of the Hidden Homes Trail. Come out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather at the River Center. Grounds are open daily.

Jenny McLelland, thank you so much for your feedback on our newest program offering-- the Family Scavenger Hunt! There are only 6 (family group) spaces per hunt, and our last date this season is this Saturday. Reserve your spot now! https://riverparkway.org/index.php

Space is still available for this weekend’s Family Scavenger Hunt!