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San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust Working to create and protect the 22-mile San Joaquin River Parkway for everyone.

The break is over! ✨ Respite by the River returns Thursday, August 13th at 6:00 pm.If you're looking to sit back, relax,...
08/07/2026

The break is over! ✨ Respite by the River returns Thursday, August 13th at 6:00 pm.

If you're looking to sit back, relax, and enjoy the music and words of local artists, then the River Center is your place. August's Respite will feature music from Tip Jar and readings from Steven Sanchez.

📍 The River Center | 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93730
📅 Thursday, August 13 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
🎒 Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner.
🎫 Always free. | Donations welcome.
🔗 For more information: https://riverparkway.org/activities/respite-by-the-river/

✨ Bonus: Swipe to hear part of Aideed Medina's performance from May's Respite!

Let your voice be heard! Attend an in-person or virtual vision workshop and help shape the future of Sycamore Island as ...
08/06/2026

Let your voice be heard! Attend an in-person or virtual vision workshop and help shape the future of Sycamore Island as a State Park!

In-person: Wednesday, August 19, 6:00-7:30pm, Madera Community College

Virtual: August 11 & 20, 6:00-7:30pm, Zoom

Register and learn more here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e81341d7b0fc4b0d8979add162947668

08/06/2026

The San Joaquin River hosts a wide variety of wildlife! From invertebrates like fresh water clams to water fowl. This Wildlife Wednesday, let’s take a peek at some of the organisms you may encounter while visiting the River.

Do you have any favorite encounters? Let us know in the comments🐟

08/01/2026

Over the past four years, Anneliese has done amazing work developing and expanding Parkway’s Inclusion Practices, not only at River Camp, but throughout the organization.

Through services such as one-on-one support and providing specialized accommodations, we currently 57 campers able to attend Camp.

Now Anneliese is moving onward and upward! And while we are sad to see her go we are looking forward to seeing her success at Mendoza Unified. And we are happy to Have Gabi Sawyer as our new official Inclusive Practices Manager!

07/31/2026

Take home your own blueberry bush!🫐

The Running River Ranch restoration project is underway. As the is prepared to be restore to a floodplain and oak savanna, we’re looking for new homes for the existing blueberry bushes.

To learn more and register, visit the link in our bio or follow the link here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uneyvts

Parkway is hiring! We're looking for a full-time Rental Events Manager to lead facility rentals at the Coke Hallowell Ce...
07/30/2026

Parkway is hiring! We're looking for a full-time Rental Events Manager to lead facility rentals at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies. You'll support weddings, private events, and more! If you enjoy event coordination and helping create memorable moments in a beautiful space, this role might be perfect for you. https://riverparkway.org/what-we-do/work-with-us/

07/30/2026

Beautiful male mule deer with velvet antlers crossing the San Joaquin River from Madera to Fresno.

Wildlife Wednesday Fact: Deer antlers can rapidly grow, about 1/4 of an inch a day! This growth is trigged by increased daylight and testosterone levels. After antlers are shed they provide calcium for animals such as mice and squirrels.🐿️

Video Credit: George Folsom

07/23/2026

There’s a summer hum in the air, and it’s coming from cicadas!

Did you know there are cicada species right here in the San Joaquin Valley? Males produced their signature buzzing call, often compared to the sound of electricity, to attract females. In fact, their call is one of the loudest sounds produced by any insect!

Unlike the famous periodical cicadas of the East Coast, California cicadas are annual. That means they emerge every year in much smaller numbers, so there’s no need to worry about massive swarms. Instead they’re buzzing is simply one of the sounds that signal summer has arrived.

Celebrating 60 years of impact! Congratulations to Central Valley Community Foundation on six decades of strengthening o...
07/17/2026

Celebrating 60 years of impact!

Congratulations to Central Valley Community Foundation on six decades of strengthening our communities, fostering collaboration, and creating opportunities that have helped shape the Central Valley.

We are honored to be included in the “60 Stories That Shaped Us” campaign. Thank you for recognizing our partnership and allowing us to be part of this incredible milestone.

We are grateful for opportunity to work an organization that continues to make a lasting difference in our region. Here’s to celebrating the relationships, shared successes, and collective impact. We built together and to many more years of serving our communities.

Read our story and learn more about the “60 Stories That Shaped Us” campaign by visiting the link in our bio.

07/17/2026

What do they have in common?

Turkey mullein (Croton steiger), Bird’s foot Trefoil (Acmispon americanus), and Vinegar W**d (Trichostema lanceolatum) are common sights during the summer in the Central Valley.

How do these plant survive the hot and dry weather? Have you ever seen these plants?

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Fresno, CA
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