HUGE 7-Day Multi-Agency Cleanup @ Steelhead Crk (Day 1)

​Friday, October 2, 2026

​9:00am-12:00pm

​3 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815-2025, United States

ALL HANDS ON DECK, SEVEN-DAY CLEANUP (Oct 2 to 8)!

We are excited to again join in this HUGE cleanup of this trashed section of Steelhead Creek. This should be the BIGGEST cleanup of the year and will remove trash from the floodplain ahead of the rising waters!

This cleanup series is organized by RCWA, Dr. Roland Brady (Friends of Steelhead Creek), the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board, Reclamation District 1000, American River Flood Control District, the County of Sacramento and the City of Sacramento.

The work site will be on the EAST bank of Steelhead Creek. We will meet at the levee gate on the EAST side of Steelhead Creek. PLEASE be on time (early ok) since we have to lock the gate behind us. At 9:00 am SHARP, we will caravan to the cleanup site. Late comers will not be accommodated. Folks that might need to leave early are welcome.

The event will range in difficulty from easy to advanced and is not be suitable for children under the age of 16. There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.

As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.

Thank you! 💚

River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
Link to Events:
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
Link to YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

Let’s head back to finish Sheldon Road near the freeway, but this time we’ll do the east side and include E. Stockton Blvd. with hopes of getting all the way to Auberry Road. We can also head south towards the park and ride if time permits. Bright clothing or safety vests will be mandatory since we will be along roadways. 🦺
Best place to park will be behind the Take 5 oil change location, but do look for our cones in the parking lot
Elk Grove is worth the work!
New to cleanups? Please arrive early to get signed in and get gear. If you have supplies, please bring your own gloves, buckets, bags, but we have items for you. Buckets, gloves, grabbers, vests, bags.
Please wear appropriate clothing, boots 🥾 or closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, hats, and bring your own water.
All cleanups are done at your own risk, but safety first! Our trash safety talk starts promptly at 9:00 am.
See you soon!!
Let’s Clean Elk Grove together!

HUGE 7-Day Multi-Agency Cleanup @ Steelhead Crk (Day 2)

​Saturday, October 3, 2026

​9:00am-12:00pm

​3 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815-2025, United States

ALL HANDS ON DECK, SEVEN-DAY CLEANUP (Oct 2 to 8)!

We are excited to again join in this HUGE cleanup of this trashed section of Steelhead Creek. This should be the BIGGEST cleanup of the year and will remove trash from the floodplain ahead of the rising waters!

This cleanup series is organized by RCWA, Dr. Roland Brady (Friends of Steelhead Creek), the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board, Reclamation District 1000, American River Flood Control District, the County of Sacramento and the City of Sacramento.

The work site will be on the EAST bank of Steelhead Creek. We will meet at the levee gate on the EAST side of Steelhead Creek. PLEASE be on time (early ok) since we have to lock the gate behind us. At 9:00 am SHARP, we will caravan to the cleanup site. Late comers will not be accommodated. Folks that might need to leave early are welcome.

The event will range in difficulty from easy to advanced and is not be suitable for children under the age of 16. There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.

As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.

Thank you! 💚

River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
Link to Events:
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
Link to YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

Calling All TRASH WARRIORS! See you this Sat @ 9am behind City Hall. We have grabbers, buckets and bags for you!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, for the 5th Annual Rendezvous by the River at Camp Lotus. In a year of major environmental challenges, this evening is our chance to reconnect with community, recharge by the river, and recommit to the work ahead. Join us for a night of food, live music, and shared purpose—all in support of protecting California’s rivers.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: Camp Lotus, 5461 Bassi Road, Lotus, CA 95651
Happy Hour at 4:30 pm — sip and mingle by the river
Dinner at 6:00 pm — enjoy a delicious meal in community
Silent Auction — bid on unique treasures and experiences
Live Music — dance under the stars to The Street Wheelers, back by popular demand!

Tickets: 2026 Rendezvous by the River

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, for the 5th Annual Rendezvous by the River at Camp Lotus. In a year of major environmental challenges, this evening is our chance to reconnect with community, recharge by the river, and recommit to the work ahead. Join us for a night of food, live music, and shared purpose—all in support of protecting California’s rivers.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: Camp Lotus, 5461 Bassi Road, Lotus, CA 95651
Happy Hour at 4:30 pm — sip and mingle by the river
Dinner at 6:00 pm — enjoy a delicious meal in community
Silent Auction — bid on unique treasures and experiences
Live Music — dance under the stars to The Street Wheelers, back by popular demand!

Tickets: 2026 Rendezvous by the River

Plan ahead for October 4th group litter pick up event!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026 – STORMWATER LITTER CLEANUP EVENT

Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location: THE CORE AREA POND at the Toad Hollow Dog Park, 1919 2nd Street. Parking is available in the Toad Hollow Parking lot through the entrance off 2nd Street.

The area has litter in the dry channel currently and we want to get that litter out before the rain comes. Danielle Moss, Water Quality Compliance Specialist with Davis Public Works is coordinating with Davis Picks It Up to open the gate in the basin/channel so volunteers to get in and clean it out.

Anyone interested in helping should arrive at 8:30 am

Toad Hollow Dog Park at 8:30 am

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026

These cleanups have been successful in getting the dry channel clean, so the litter and plastics won’t flow down the channel, into rivers & lakes, and ultimately to the ocean. Please bring garden or work gloves.

HUGE 7-Day Multi-Agency Cleanup @ Steelhead Crk (Day 3)

​Sunday, October 4, 2026

​9:00am-12:00pm

​3 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815-2025, United States

ALL HANDS ON DECK, SEVEN-DAY CLEANUP (Oct 2 to 8)!

We are excited to again join in this HUGE cleanup of this trashed section of Steelhead Creek. This should be the BIGGEST cleanup of the year and will remove trash from the floodplain ahead of the rising waters!

This cleanup series is organized by RCWA, Dr. Roland Brady (Friends of Steelhead Creek), the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board, Reclamation District 1000, American River Flood Control District, the County of Sacramento and the City of Sacramento.

The work site will be on the EAST bank of Steelhead Creek. We will meet at the levee gate on the EAST side of Steelhead Creek. PLEASE be on time (early ok) since we have to lock the gate behind us. At 9:00 am SHARP, we will caravan to the cleanup site. Late comers will not be accommodated. Folks that might need to leave early are welcome.

The event will range in difficulty from easy to advanced and is not be suitable for children under the age of 16. There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.

As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.

Thank you! 💚

River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
Link to Events:
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
Link to YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

Join us for our Golden Jubilee, a joyful evening honoring 50 years of nature, education, and stewardship along the American River.
Since 1976, this beloved center has welcomed families, children, elders, and neighbors from every corner of our community. We’ve guided school groups along winding trails, introduced curious minds to our animal ambassadors, and shared the beauty of our 100-acre Nature Study Area and the magic of the biodiversity of our wild and scenic river.

Come celebrate with us as we wine and dine in the oak woodland, surrounded by the natural beauty that has inspired our community for generations.

 Tickets: 2026 EYNC Gala Golden Jubilee | Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Join us for our Golden Jubilee, a joyful evening honoring 50 years of nature, education, and stewardship along the American River.
Since 1976, this beloved center has welcomed families, children, elders, and neighbors from every corner of our community. We’ve guided school groups along winding trails, introduced curious minds to our animal ambassadors, and shared the beauty of our 100-acre Nature Study Area and the magic of the biodiversity of our wild and scenic river.

Come celebrate with us as we wine and dine in the oak woodland, surrounded by the natural beauty that has inspired our community for generations.

 Tickets: 2026 EYNC Gala Golden Jubilee | Effie Yeaw Nature Center

HUGE 7-Day Multi-Agency Cleanup @ Steelhead Crk (Day 4)

​Monday, October 5, 2026

​9:00am-12:00pm

​201 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833-2245, United States

ALL HANDS ON DECK, SEVEN-DAY CLEANUP (Oct 2 to 8)!

We are excited to again join in this HUGE cleanup of this trashed section of Steelhead Creek. This should be the BIGGEST cleanup of the year and will remove trash from the floodplain ahead of the rising waters!

This cleanup series is organized by RCWA, Dr. Roland Brady (Friends of Steelhead Creek), the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board, Reclamation District 1000, American River Flood Control District, the County of Sacramento and the City of Sacramento.

The work site will be on the RIGHT/WEST bank of Steelhead Creek. We will meet at the levee gate on the NORTHWEST side of Steelhead Creek. PLEASE be on time (early ok) since we have to lock the gate behind us. At 9:00 am SHARP, we will caravan to the cleanup site. Late comers will not be accommodated. Folks that might need to leave early are welcome.

The event will range in difficulty from easy to advanced and is not be suitable for children under the age of 16. There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.

As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.

Thank you! 💚

River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
Link to Events:
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
Link to YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

HUGE 7-Day Multi-Agency Cleanup @ Steelhead Crk (Day 5)

​Tuesday, October 6, 2026

​9:00am-12:00pm

​201 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833-2245, United States

ALL HANDS ON DECK, SEVEN-DAY CLEANUP (Oct 2 to 8)!

We are excited to again join in this HUGE cleanup of this trashed section of Steelhead Creek. This should be the BIGGEST cleanup of the year and will remove trash from the floodplain ahead of the rising waters!

This cleanup series is organized by RCWA, Dr. Roland Brady (Friends of Steelhead Creek), the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board, Reclamation District 1000, American River Flood Control District, the County of Sacramento and the City of Sacramento.

The work site will be on the RIGHT/WEST bank of Steelhead Creek. We will meet at the levee gate on the NORTHWEST side of Steelhead Creek. PLEASE be on time (early ok) since we have to lock the gate behind us. At 9:00 am SHARP, we will caravan to the cleanup site. Late comers will not be accommodated. Folks that might need to leave early are welcome.

The event will range in difficulty from easy to advanced and is not be suitable for children under the age of 16. There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.

As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.

Thank you! 💚

River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
Link to Events:
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
Link to YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

We excited to return to Arcade Creek through the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, and the GOLDEN opportunity as returned! On the afternoons of Monday October 5 and Tuesday October 6, most of the golfing activity near the creek will be paused for course maintenance. Therefore, the folks at Haggin Oaks have invited us to hop in the creek to remove the trash and debris.
We will meet at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex main parking lot and head onto the course promptly at 1:45 pm. Therefore, please arrive at these cleanup sessions at least 10-15 mins early.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 12 years old. Minors 12 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
Please bring lots of hydration and only do what you are comfortable doing. As always, you can leave whenever you want or need. This cleanup location has some challenging access spots into the creek and may require a rope to get into the channel, however, there are some flat spots as well for easy pickings.
We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy waterproof footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. If you have a cultivator or shovel, those could also be handy. Participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into water, if any. Entry into any waters is always optional.
As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you! 💚

We excited to return to Arcade Creek through the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, and the GOLDEN opportunity as returned! On the afternoons of Monday October 5 and Tuesday October 6, most of the golfing activity near the creek will be paused for course maintenance. Therefore, the folks at Haggin Oaks have invited us to hop in the creek to remove the trash and debris.
We will meet at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex main parking lot and head onto the course promptly at 1:45 pm. Therefore, please arrive at these cleanup sessions at least 10-15 mins early.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 12 years old. Minors 12 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
Please bring lots of hydration and only do what you are comfortable doing. As always, you can leave whenever you want or need. This cleanup location has some challenging access spots into the creek and may require a rope to get into the channel, however, there are some flat spots as well for easy pickings.
We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy waterproof footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. If you have a cultivator or shovel, those could also be handy. Participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into water, if any. Entry into any waters is always optional.
As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you! 💚

Our next Dry Creek Conservancy Zoom Meeting is Tuesday, October 6, from 5 PM to 7 PM. All are welcome.
– https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4967971312?omn=87592760831 (Meeting ID: 496 797 1312)
Our guest speaker is the one and only Joe Medeiros – legendary botanist and naturalist. He is currently president of Save Auburn Ravine Salmon and Steelhead (https://sarsas.org/) and former professor of ecology of 35 years at California community colleges, namely Sierra College. He will be discussing local riparian plants and ecosystems and how they are critical to fish and aquatic species. There will be a Q & A following his presentation.
Afterwards, we’ll discuss our upcoming and current projects.

HUGE 7-Day Multi-Agency Cleanup @ Steelhead Crk (Day 6)

​Wednesday, October 7, 2026

​9:00am-12:00pm

​3270 Norwood Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838-4202, United States

ALL HANDS ON DECK, SEVEN-DAY CLEANUP (Oct 2 to 8)!

We are excited to again join in this HUGE cleanup of this trashed section of Steelhead Creek. This should be the BIGGEST cleanup of the year and will remove trash from the floodplain ahead of the rising waters!

This cleanup series is organized by RCWA, Dr. Roland Brady (Friends of Steelhead Creek), the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board, Reclamation District 1000, American River Flood Control District, the County of Sacramento and the City of Sacramento.

The work site will be on the LEFT/EAST bank of Steelhead Creek. We will meet at the levee gate on the NORTHWEST side of ARCADE CREEK at Norwood Avenue (yes, Arcade Creek). PLEASE be on time (early ok) since we have to lock the gate behind us. At 9:00 am SHARP, we will caravan to the cleanup site. Late comers will not be accommodated. Folks that might need to leave early are welcome.

The event will range in difficulty from easy to advanced and is not be suitable for children under the age of 16. There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.

As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.

Thank you! 💚

River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
Link to Events:
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
Link to YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

Cal Expo Area Cleanup – American River Parkway

Join Sacramento Area Creeks Council for a cleanup of the Cal Expo area of the American River Parkway.

During this event, we’ll walk through the “Bunker City” area, where we cleaned almost a dozen underground camps earlier this year. We’ll be checking on the area, removing new trash and impacts, and helping ensure this important section of the Parkway remains clean, protected, and accessible.

Every cleanup makes a difference. Come lend a hand and help us continue restoring and protecting our waterways and open spaces.🌎💧

📍 Meeting Location

End of Ethan Way near the Cal Expo RV Park

🚙 Event Logistics

Volunteers will caravan from the meeting location along dirt service roads to reach our cleanup sites. Please arrive on time and plan to remain for the duration of the event so that groups can travel together safely.

What to Bring

* Water and snacks
* Work gloves
* Trash pickers, cultivators, wagons and hand tools, if available
* Sturdy, closed-toe footwear suitable for damp or muddy conditions

**Limited supplies will be available.**

⚠️ Safety Information

Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Please participate only in activities within your comfort level and physical ability.

All participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form prior to participation.

This is an adults-only event.

Thank you for helping us preserve and restore this important natural area of the American River Parkway. Your participation directly contributes to improving habitat, public access, and the overall health of our local waterways and open spaces.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1400204601783307/

HUGE 7-Day Multi-Agency Cleanup @ Steelhead Crk (Day 7)

​Thursday, October 8, 2026

​9:00am-12:00pm

​3270 Norwood Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838-4202, United States

ALL HANDS ON DECK, SEVEN-DAY CLEANUP (Oct 2 to 8)!

We are excited to again join in this HUGE cleanup of this trashed section of Steelhead Creek. This should be the BIGGEST cleanup of the year and will remove trash from the floodplain ahead of the rising waters!

This cleanup series is organized by RCWA, Dr. Roland Brady (Friends of Steelhead Creek), the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board, Reclamation District 1000, American River Flood Control District, the County of Sacramento and the City of Sacramento.

The work site will be on the LEFT/EAST bank of Steelhead Creek. We will meet at the levee gate on the NORTHWEST side of ARCADE CREEK at Norwood Avenue (yes, Arcade Creek). PLEASE be on time (early ok) since we have to lock the gate behind us. At 9:00 am SHARP, we will caravan to the cleanup site. Late comers will not be accommodated. Folks that might need to leave early are welcome.

The event will range in difficulty from easy to advanced and is not be suitable for children under the age of 16. There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.

As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.

Thank you! 💚

River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
Link to Events:
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
Link to YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

The season is changing, which means acorns will soon begin to ripen and fall. Join us to learn how to process these nutrient-rich nuts into a traditional food staple that has been culturally significant for California Native peoples since time immemorial. 

In addition, visitors will also discover why oak trees are crucial to local ecosystems and their role as California’s top keystone plant species. 

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FEATURED DEMONSTRATORS & GUESTS: 
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– Diana Almendariz (Maidu/Wintu) – Acorn processing and cooking 
– Christina Almendariz (Maidu/Wintu/Hupa/Yurok) – Black Walnut TEK   
– Ooti Maxine – Tule TEK demonstrations   
– Sara Calvosa Olson (Karuk) – Author of Chími Nu’am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen 
– Theresa LaRose (Pomo/Pitt River) – Elderberry TEK demonstrations   
– Dixie Rogers (Karuk) – Basket weaving TEK 
– Claudette Rogers (Karuk) – Basket weaving TEK 

More demonstrators and guests will be announced soon!   

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PARTICIPATING PARTNERS INCLUDE: 
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– Cache Creek Conservancy 
– CalFire – Tribal Affairs 
– California Department of Fish & Wildlife – Tribal Affairs 
– Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock SHP 
– Effie Yeaw Nature Center 
– Miridae Mobile Nursery 
– Northern California Bats 
– Redbud Resource Group 
– Sacramento Valley California Native Plant Society 
– Sacramento Valley Conservancy 
– Save the American River Association 
– SMUD 
– Yolo Sol Collective 

With more announcements to come! 

Food vendors include Bigfoot Frybread and Hummingbird Sweets & Treats!   

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
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This FREE public event will be held outside of the State Indian Museum (SIM) and includes complimentary admission to both the SIM and Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP). 

California State Parks is proud to host Acorn Day in partnership with our non-profit and tribal partners: the California Indian Heritage Center Foundation, Midtown Second Saturday, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and SMUD.

For more information or if you have any questions please contact: (916) 324-0971

_If you need to request special accommodations please reach out to: Kyle Floyd / kyle.floyd@parks.ca.gov _

_Please note: We do our best to avoid postponing or cancelling events, but all events and programs are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions or unexpected issues with staff scheduling, park maintenance projects, natural resource management activities, and data connectivity (for virtual programs). Please contact the park if you have any questions

****𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 – 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐭𝐨 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.. ****
We are super excited to continue our ongoing work in Steelhead Creek within the City’s forgotten Walter S. Ueda Parkway. We will continue partnering with creek steward Roland Brady, PhD. Please come out and help us clear the channel for the Salmon 🐟🐟🐟 and improve other wildlife habitat by removing trash and invasive vegetation such as Red Sesbania and Aquatic Primrose. 🗑️🌱
The work site will be on the LEFT/EAST bank of Steelhead Creek.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 14 years old. Minors 14 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your waders and/or sturdy, mud-resistant footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek and lower floodplain, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional, but is definitely helpful in this area.
As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you!💚
This event is partially funded by a grant received through Sacramento County’s FY 2026-27 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program. Thank you Sacramento County!
River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
https://rivercitywaterwayalliance.org/
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

🌊 5th Annual Ironman California Beach Cleanup 🌿

Join the Sacramento Area Creeks Council (SACC) and the River District for our 5th Annual Ironman California Beach Cleanup!

Ahead of this weekend’s Ironman California event, we’re heading to the American River to help clean up the river corridor near Township 9 Park in the River District. Ironman athletes will begin their race with an incredible 2.4-mile swim starting in the American River before continuing their journey toward the finish line.

Let’s do our part to welcome these athletes and help protect the river they’ll be swimming in! We’ll remove litter that threatens wildlife, impacts water quality, and detracts from everyone’s enjoyment of the American River Parkway.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 15 🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

📍 Meeting Location: Township 9 Park, 611 Riverine Way, Sacramento, CA 95811. Meet at the east end of Riverine Way.

🧤 We’ll Provide
* Cleanup supplies and trash bags
* A chance to make a real difference for our river and community!

🎒 Please Bring
* Water
* Hat and sunscreen
* Sturdy shoes or boots
* Gloves and grabbers, if you have them

No experience is necessary! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’re one of our regular volunteers, we’d love to have you on the team.

Every bag of trash we remove helps protect the American River, improve wildlife habitat, and keep our Parkway cleaner and healthier for everyone.

Please invite your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. The more hands we have, the more we can accomplish!

Let’s help make the American River a cleaner, healthier place for wildlife, our community, and the athletes taking on Ironman California.

💙 Together, we can protect, restore, and care for our waterways—one cleanup at a time!
We look forward to seeing you Thursday! 🌎

⚠️ Safety Information

Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Please participate only in activities appropriate for your comfort level and physical ability. All participants must sign a Release and Waiver before participating.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1526558029498286/

Please join us for another ARCADE CREEK CLEANUP @ NORWOOD [ENTRY FROM RIO LINDA BLVD]!!!
****𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 – 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐭𝐨 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.. ****
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 14 years old. Minors 14 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
We will return to this area to continue our post-winter mop-up project.
Sturdy boots, long sleeves and long pants are recommended due to thorns and stickers on the vegetation. This will be an easy to difficult level event with uneven terrain. There is water in portions of the lower floodplain. Therefore, waterproof boots are recommended.
RCWA will provide bags, but please bring along your grabbers, buckets, shovels, cultivators, rakes and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available.
As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
This event is partially funded by a grant received through Sacramento County’s FY 2026-27 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program. Thank you Sacramento County!
Thank you!💚
River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
https://rivercitywaterwayalliance.org/
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

Infill Development and Housing Updates in the City of Sacramento
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:30 PM Social Period

6:00 PM Program

Join us in-person at Mogavero Architects, 1331 T St., Sacramento CA

OR

Online via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6656164155

To phone in: 669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 665 616 4155

Speakers:

Amy Yang, Senior Planner

Faye Mingham, Associate Planner

   
Join us to discuss the City of Sacramento’s Zoning Code Update and Missing Middle Housing Standards, and how these updates will facilitate the implementation of the 2040 General Plan!

Zoning code updates are important policy tools that can support denser infill development and more affordable, diverse housing options.

🐝Please join Ali as we return to Citrus Heights🍊 to continue our progress through a new section of Arcade Creek.
The project area is mostly shady! 💚🌳 with tons of legacy trash from old encampments and illegal dumping, but some new debris also washed in over the winter.. There may be some shallow water in the creek, so boots are recommended. Waders likely won’t be needed, but please bring them along if you have them.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 12 years old. Minors 12 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. There will be some water in the creek. Participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.
As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you! 💚
𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴
Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/TikTok/Reddit: River City Waterway Alliance

Sometimes we return to our popular spots to do a little maintenance and mop up. These areas are often heavily used, and frequented by campers and then abandoned.
We will clear trash from abandoned camps as well as regular trail and street trash. We’ll be looking under the bushes, along the fence line, along the grass edge to get this place looking good again. For anybody willing to head down to the shoreline going westward, you’ll find some washout trash as well as some tumbled down trash from camps.
Best places to park would be across the street from the Laguna Creek Apartments at the UA Laguna Village theaters. You can also park along Center Parkway just west of the tiny park where we will be staging the trash.
We recommend wearing rubber boots since we will be in weeds and foxtails, and a little bit of stickers. You can also wear hiking boots with gaiters to protect your ankles and legs from stickers.
The terrain will be somewhat uneven, since we will be occasionally off trail and down slopes.
We hope to work westward to the channel that has trash and some rocky slopes (and across Center Parkway to the channel on the other side), and then eastward all the way to Bruceville Road. Cleaning along Bruceville Road will be a bonus!
New to cleanups? Please arrive early to get signed in and get gear. If you have supplies, please bring your own gloves, buckets, bags, but we have items for you. Loaner buckets, gloves, grabbers, vests, bags.
Please wear appropriate clothing, boots 🥾 or closed-toe shoes (as recommended above), sunscreen, bug spray, hats, and bring your own water.
All cleanups are done at your own risk, but safety first! Our trash safety talk starts promptly at 9:00 am.
See you soon!!
Let’s Clean Elk Grove together!

Please join RCWA and the Caltrans Stormwater Program for this exciting Steelhead Creek cleanup at the confluence with Dry Creek!
****𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘
We are super excited to continue our ongoing work in Steelhead Creek within the City’s forgotten Walter S. Ueda Parkway. We will continue partnering with creek steward Roland Brady, PhD. Please come out and help us clear the channel for the Salmon 🐟🐟🐟 and improve other wildlife habitat by removing trash and invasive vegetation such as Red Sesbania and Aquatic Primrose. 🗑️🌱
PLEASE arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 16 years old. Minors 16 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your waders and/or sturdy, mud-resistant footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek and lower floodplain, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional, but is definitely helpful in this area.
As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you!💚

River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
https://rivercitywaterwayalliance.org/
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

Please come by for our annual get together

Happy 3 years Project Pick up Fishing Line and all you amazing people protecting wildlife. Potluck optional – come anytime between 10-12

Please join us for another Steelhead Creek Cleanup at the confluence with Dry Creek!!!
****𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘
We are super excited to continue our ongoing work in Steelhead Creek within the City’s forgotten Walter S. Ueda Parkway. We will continue partnering with creek steward Roland Brady, PhD. Please come out and help us clear the channel for the Salmon 🐟🐟🐟 and improve other wildlife habitat by removing trash and invasive vegetation such as Red Sesbania and Aquatic Primrose. 🗑️🌱
PLEASE arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 16 years old. Minors 16 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your waders and/or sturdy, mud-resistant footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek and lower floodplain, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional, but is definitely helpful in this area.
As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you!💚
This event is partially funded by a grant received through Sacramento County’s FY 2026-27 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program. Thank you Sacramento County!
River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
https://rivercitywaterwayalliance.org/
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

****𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 – 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐭𝐨 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.. ****
We are super excited to continue our ongoing work in Steelhead Creek within the City’s forgotten Walter S. Ueda Parkway. We will continue partnering with creek steward Roland Brady, PhD. Please come out and help us clear the channel for the Salmon 🐟🐟🐟 and improve other wildlife habitat by removing trash and invasive vegetation such as Red Sesbania and Aquatic Primrose. 🗑️🌱
The work site will be on the LEFT/EAST bank of Steelhead Creek.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 14 years old. Minors 14 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your waders and/or sturdy, mud-resistant footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek and lower floodplain, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional, but is definitely helpful in this area.
As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you!💚
This event is partially funded by a grant received through Sacramento County’s FY 2026-27 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program. Thank you Sacramento County!
River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
https://rivercitywaterwayalliance.org/
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayalliance/events
https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitywaterwayalliance4646

****𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 – 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝.
Please join Sacramento River Steward Fabian for this pre-winter cleanup along a beautiful stretch of the Sacramento River. We will start at Power Line Road, then make our way upstream.
The event will range in difficulty from easy to hard and is suitable for children 12 years and older as long as they are closely supervised by an adult. The banks could be slippery and there is an abundance of poison oak in areas – both easily avoidable if you choose. High boots, long pants, long shirts, gloves, sunscreen and sunhats are highly recommended.
RCWA will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available.
As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
River City Waterway Alliance
https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywaterwayallianc

Cal Expo Area Cleanup – American River Parkway

Join Sacramento Area Creeks Council for a cleanup of the Cal Expo area of the American River Parkway.

During this event, we’ll walk through the “Bunker City” area, where we cleaned almost a dozen underground camps earlier this year. We’ll be checking on the area, removing new trash and impacts, and helping ensure this important section of the Parkway remains clean, protected, and accessible.

Every cleanup makes a difference. Come lend a hand and help us continue restoring and protecting our waterways and open spaces.🌎💧

📍 Meeting Location

End of Ethan Way near the Cal Expo RV Park

🚙 Event Logistics

Volunteers will caravan from the meeting location along dirt service roads to reach our cleanup sites. Please arrive on time and plan to remain for the duration of the event so that groups can travel together safely.

What to Bring

* Water and snacks
* Work gloves
* Trash pickers, cultivators, wagons and hand tools, if available
* Sturdy, closed-toe footwear suitable for damp or muddy conditions

**Limited supplies will be available.**

⚠️ Safety Information

Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Please participate only in activities within your comfort level and physical ability.

All participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form prior to participation.

This is an adults-only event.

Thank you for helping us preserve and restore this important natural area of the American River Parkway. Your participation directly contributes to improving habitat, public access, and the overall health of our local waterways and open spaces.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1183692287516266/

🐝🍊 We will be returning to Arcade Creek in Citrus Heights, along with our amazing Friday Host Ali, area creek steward Lilia and fantastic event partner, Republic Services.
*** PLEASE NOTE: We will be meeting and parking behind the Walmart Garden Center, at the southeast side of the property. Arrive early to ensure you can find us.
There will be water in all portions of the creek, so hip or chest waders are recommended. If you are unable to get in the water, there will plenty of work to do on land. This will be a medium to difficult cleanup within the creek channel for those who want a challenge. Lots of easy trash pickins’ found along the top bank for those who prefer a less strenuous cleanup. Once the piles are made, we will haul everything to the dumpster provided by Republic Services (thank you!).
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 12 years old. Minors 12 and older are invited, but MUST be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you to Republic Services for coordinating with us and providing a dumpster to use! We appreciate your support and assistance.
Arcade Creek Adopt-A-Creek Project
https://www.facebook.com/ArcadeCreekAACP
River City Waterway Alliance
www.rivercitywaterwayalliance.org

Please register in advance on EventBrite using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/lincoln-estates-park-adopt…
Volunteers will collect trash and debris along the trail and waterway. Community Service Credit is available.
We will meet near the entrance of the park– 331 James Drive, Roseville, CA, 95678
Remember to wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes suitable for outdoor activities.
Registration and a signed waiver are required to participate. Any person(s)under 18 years of age will need their waiver signed by an adult or guardian.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Creek cleanup volunteer events are subject to cancellation in the case of weather, flooding, and other natural causes for the safety of our volunteers. Cancellations will be posted at least 24 hours before the event start time, and all registered volunteers will receive an email notification.

Please join creek steward Lilia and our badger team as we return to Citrus Heights to continue our progress through a new channel section of Arcade Creek.
The project area is mostly shady! 💚🌳 with tons of legacy trash from old encampments and illegal dumping, but some new debris also washed in over the winter.. There may be some shallow water in the creek, so boots are recommended. Waders likely won’t be needed, but please bring them along if you have them.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 14 years old. Minors 14 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
Please bring lots of hydration and only do what you are comfortable doing. As always, you can leave whenever you want or need. This cleanup location has some challenging access spots into the creek and may require a rope to get into the channel, however, there are some flat spots as well for easy pickings.
We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy waterproof footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. If you have a cultivator or shovel, those could also be handy. Participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into water, if any. Entry into any waters is always optional.
As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you! 💚
𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴
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 Northern Bikeway Cleanup — Saturday, October 24
Please join the Sacramento Area Creeks Council (SACC), City of Sacramento, and River District for a Saturday volunteer cleanup as we work together to restore and protect the Northern Bikeway and surrounding river corridor.
We’ll be back along the Northern Bikeway on the south side of the American River, tackling areas that have unfortunately become heavily impacted by litter and abandoned campsites again. Thanks to dedicated volunteers and our partners, these areas have made remarkable progress over the years—and your help is critical to keeping that progress going.
📍 Meet near: 1633 Dreher Street, Sacramento
⏰ Please arrive by 8:45 AM for check-in. We’ll caravan to the cleanup area and begin at 9:00 AM.
We’ll hike along the bikeway, remove litter, clean targeted areas, and help make this important river corridor safer, healthier, and more welcoming for wildlife and the community.
👟 What to Bring
* Long sleeves and long pants are recommended for protection from berry thorns, poison oak, and mosquitoes
* Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots suitable for uneven or damp terrain
* Gloves, trash pickers, wagons, or hand tools if you have them
* Water
* Sunscreen
* A positive attitude!
Limited extra supplies will be available.
🌎 Why It Matters
Every cleanup makes a visible difference. Your time and effort help remove trash, restore habitat, protect our waterways, and improve public access along one of the Sacramento region’s most important natural corridors.
No experience is necessary—just come ready to help!
🌿 Together, we can protect, restore, and respect our waterways, parks, and bikeways.
⚠️ Safety Information
Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Please participate only in activities appropriate for your comfort level and physical ability. All participants must sign a Release and Waiver before participating.

🌿 Northern Bikeway Cleanup — Saturday, October 24

Please join the Sacramento Area Creeks Council (SACC), City of Sacramento, and River District for a Saturday volunteer cleanup as we work together to restore and protect the Northern Bikeway and surrounding river corridor.

We’ll be back along the Northern Bikeway on the south side of the American River, tackling areas that have unfortunately become heavily impacted by litter and abandoned campsites again. Thanks to dedicated volunteers and our partners, these areas have made remarkable progress over the years—and your help is critical to keeping that progress going.

📍 Meet near: 1633 Dreher Street, Sacramento
⏰ Please arrive by 8:45 AM for check-in. We’ll caravan to the cleanup area and begin at 9:00 AM.

We’ll hike along the bikeway, remove litter, clean targeted areas, and help make this important river corridor safer, healthier, and more welcoming for wildlife and the community.

👟 What to Bring

* Long sleeves and long pants are recommended for protection from berry thorns, poison oak, and mosquitoes
* Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots suitable for uneven or damp terrain
* Gloves, trash pickers, wagons, or hand tools if you have them
* Water
* Sunscreen
* A positive attitude!

Limited extra supplies will be available.

🌎 Why It Matters

Every cleanup makes a visible difference. Your time and effort help remove trash, restore habitat, protect our waterways, and improve public access along one of the Sacramento region’s most important natural corridors.

No experience is necessary—just come ready to help!

🌿 Together, we can protect, restore, and respect our waterways, parks, and bikeways.

⚠️ Safety Information

Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Please participate only in activities appropriate for your comfort level and physical ability. All participants must sign a Release and Waiver before participating.

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Save the date for the 6th event for the 2026 Bufferlands collaboration cleanup series with EGAT, RCWA and Sac Sewer.
Meetup location will be in the farthest, SW corner of Delta Shores Shopping Center. Look for our cars behind the vacant store previously called “At Home“. We will gather there and caravan in.
Similar to September 27, we will caravan into the Bufferlands to get close to our access area. We will assess and clean a familiar starting spot along Morrison Creek. Parking will be on a level surface, and we hope to make it further upstream, however, there will be plenty to do along the shoreline, grasslands, and wooded areas. Boots are strongly recommended for protection against weeds, reeds, and should you be in the water, you will want your boots.
There will be an opportunity for those who wish to wear waders, but the mud is rather muddy 🤭 We will once again use the boat to reach some tricky items further out and to help transport volunteers to the opposite side.
👉🏽 Join us as we continue our partnership with EGAT, River City Waterway Alliance, and the Sacramento Area Sewer District to clean up the Bufferlands. Sunday’s event continues our efforts to address the trash and debris buildup at Sac Sewer’s Bufferlands ecosystem.
https://www.regionalsan.com/bufferlands
This beautiful ecosystem, fed by several creeks, can also become a graveyard for trash and debris washed down from upstream storm water systems and encampments.
This event is our 23rd visit overall by dedicated volunteers. Our goal is to remove as much trash from the Bufferlands and promote efforts to prevent trash from entering the ecosystem in the future.
Please arrive *prior* to 9:00 am. The best place to meet will be behind the vacant store “At Home” in the SW corner of the shopping center. From there, we will either caravan or carpool further into the site. Latecomers will not be accommodated as gates will be locked after we enter.
If anybody needs to leave early, that will be fine, as we have a way to depart through the gates.
If we are near water, anyone with a kayak or canoe is authorized to bring one if they’d like to collect trash from the water in tandem with the trash barge.
Volunteers who have yet to participate here will need to arrive early to sign waivers, and everyone will need to sign the event sheet.
Please bring your own canteen into the cleanup location. Water and Porta Potty will be available on site.
The event will range in difficulty from easy to advanced and might not be suitable for children under the age of 12. There will be plenty of hard-core badgering in the muddy creek (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain and areas next to the creek.
We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.
As with all events shared on our Pages, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Stay tuned for updates to this event as it’s weather dependent, thank you! Start time might change so please indicate “going” to stay updated please.

****𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 – 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐭𝐨 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.. ****
We are super excited to continue our ongoing work in Steelhead Creek within the City’s forgotten Walter S. Ueda Parkway. We will continue partnering with creek steward Roland Brady, PhD. Please come out and help us clear the channel for the Salmon 🐟🐟🐟 and improve other wildlife habitat by removing trash and invasive vegetation such as Red Sesbania and Aquatic Primrose. 🗑️🌱
The work site will be on the LEFT/EAST bank of Steelhead Creek.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 14 years old. Minors 14 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
There will be plenty of hard-core badgering (digging out the big stuff), but also lots of easy detail work along the flat floodplain above the creek. We will provide bags, but please bring along your waders and/or sturdy, mud-resistant footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. As there is water in the creek and lower floodplain, participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional, but is definitely helpful in this area.
As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you!💚
This event is partially funded by a grant received through Sacramento County’s FY 2026-27 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program. Thank you Sacramento County!
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“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
700 H St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

Award Ceremony

•    What: 2026 Sacramento Environmental Commission Awards

•    When: Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

•    Where: County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 700 H Street, Sacramento

•    Note: The awards are presented during the Commission’s public meeting. David Ingram will say a few words about his work when he accepts the trophy. Please plan to arrive a little early to find parking and get seated.

Celebration to Follow

After the ceremony, we’ll head over to celebrate David properly:

SacYard Community Tap House + Beer Garden

1725 33rd St, Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 400-4708

(open until 10:00 p.m. on Mondays)

Please join River City Waterway Alliance for this pre-winter cleanup along a beautiful stretch of the American River in Fair Oaks. We will start along the river near Sacramento Bar Park and work our way upstream.
Free Parking Passes will be provided.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 12 years old. Minors 12 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy, mud-resistant footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available.
As with all events shared on RCWA, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
This event is partially funded by a grant received through Sacramento County’s FY 2026-27 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program. Thank you Sacramento County!
River City Waterway Alliance
“Restoring & Protecting Our Waterways”
https://rivercitywaterwayalliance.org/
Instagram @RiverCityWaterwayAlliance
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🌿 SACC Volunteer Cleanup: Protecting Urrutia Pond & Our Waterbirds🌿

Join the Sacramento Area Creeks Council (SACC) for a special volunteer cleanup at Urrutia Pond along the American River Parkway!

With special permission from the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA), the owners of Urrutia Pond, we’ll be working along the shoreline to remove discarded fishing line, hooks, and trash.

The property is generally well maintained, so our focus will be on addressing a less visible but serious threat to wildlife. Discarded fishing line and hooks can injure, entangle, and kill waterbirds and other wildlife.

With water levels now lower than they’ve been all summer, this is the perfect opportunity to clean the shoreline before wintering waterbirds arrive. Every piece of fishing line we remove helps make this a safer place for the birds and wildlife that depend on our waterways.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 29
🕘 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

📍 Meeting Location:
Camp Pollock
1501 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833

🧤 We’ll Provide
– Cleanup supplies and trash bags
– An opportunity to make a meaningful difference for local wildlife and our river corridor

🎒 Please Bring
– Drinking water
– A hat and sunscreen
– Sturdy shoes or rubber boots
– Gloves and grabbers, if you have them

💚 Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary. Whether this is your first cleanup or you’re one of our regular volunteers, we’d love to have you join the team.

Please invite your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. The more hands we have, the more fishing line and trash we can remove!

Waivers: SACC and SAFCA waivers will be completed at the beginning of the event.

💙 Together, we can protect, restore, and care for our waterways—one cleanup at a time!

We hope to see you Thursday! 🌎🐦

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Please join Ali for this MAINTENANCE cleanup of Arcade Creek just upstream of Arcade Creek Park – the upstream portion of Ali’s original adopted section! We will continue to partner with Arcade Creek – Adopt A Creek Project to focus on another infamously trashed stretch of this 18-plus mile creek.
We will park on Connecticut Drive, then cautiously walk to our cleanup spot at the creek (either via the nearby back alleye or via Madison Avenue). From there, we will follow the trash upstream, removing litter and bulk items both in the creek and adjacent thereto. This cleanup location has some challenging access spots into the creek and may require a rope to get into the channel, however, there are some flat spots as well for easy pickin’.
AGE LIMIT: This event is not suitable for minors under 12 years old. Minors 12 and older are invited, but must be supervised by a responsible adult during the entire event.
We will provide bags, but please bring along your sturdy footwear, grabbers, buckets, and gloves – a limited number of loaner buckets and grabbers may be available. There will be some water in the creek. Participants will be required to wear rain boots or waders if they intend to get into the water. Entry into any waters is always optional.
As with all events shared on our Page, participation is performed solely at your own risk. Please place safety FIRST and do only what you feel comfortable doing. Moreover, participants will be required to sign a Release and Waiver form if they have not done so previously.
Thank you! 💚
𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴
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