09/01/2026
The Peña Adobe Historical Society will celebrate Native American Heritage on Saturday, September 5th from 11am – 2pm at Peña Adobe Park in Vacaville.
The Cache Creek Conservancy was founded in 1996 with a mission to restore, preserve and protect the Cache Creek watershed. The Tending and Gathering Garden (TGG) located at the Creek Nature Preserve in Woodland, CA. is a collaborative effort between the Native American community and the Conservancy to demonstrate traditional land and plant management practices of California’s native people. Visit the Conservancy’s booth and learn about the important work they do.
Meet Fernando Borrayo, Flute Maker and Spiritual Artisan. Each flute he has created from natural woods is born from a place of reverence and a companion for meditation, healing work, personal reflection, and sacred expression. Whether you are a seasoned player or just beginning your journey, come meet Fernando and explore this world of the Sacred Language of Sound. Let the Flutes speak to you and remind you of your connection to Mother Earth, your Ancestors, and to your own Breath.
Suscol Intertribal Council is a community-based, 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 1972 seeks to bring healing between the existing population and the indigenous people who historically inhabited Napa Valley and nearby counties.
Meet Charlie Toledo/Towa, native to New Mexico. She is the Executive Director of the Suscol Intertribal Council and has extensive experience as public speaker, presenter, and community organizer in regional, statewide, national and international forums. Since 1982 she has worked in alternative healthcare fields, as well as background in mediation for individuals, families, and organizations. She has been an organic gardener since 1978. She has lifelong commitment to social justice and international work on Human Rights and Environmental social justice issues. Charlie is an active participant of several Human Rights and Climate Change boards including an advisor to W.I.N and consultant status with the UN.
Ron J. Jackson, Jr., is a bestselling author, historian, speaker, and former award-winning journalist who has been writing professionally for 38 years. He is the author of numerous books, including the ground-breaking “Joe, the Slave Who Became an Alamo Legend”, winner of the prestigious Award of Merit for nonfiction from The Philosophical Society of Texas. Ron’s book “Blood Prairie” tells of the Oklahoma’s settlers who fought to conquer the frontier. Indians refused to be conquered. Blood Prairie pays tribute to the sacrifices of those who lived on Oklahoma’s enchanting, yet often violent, prairie.
Native Americans have a deep cultural and spiritual connection with birds, which play significant roles in their traditions, beliefs, and ecosystems. The California Hawking Club was formed in 1971 by a small group of dedicated falconers to preserve and promote the public image of the art of Falconry and to assist in the conservation of birds of prey. Meet Christopher Kerr, Director of the California Hawking Club and visit with falcons and hawks perched under the oak trees at Peña Adobe!
Come to the Peña Adobe and tour the former home of the Peña family. Learn how Native Americans used tule to make baskets and mats. Make a corn husk doll or a shell necklace on a Native American pump drill! Learn about the Native Americans who lived here long before the Vacas and Peñas arrived in 1841.
The Peña Adobe Regional Park is located off I-80, at the Peña Adobe exit. This event is free! For questions call (707) 447-0518 or e-mail us at [email protected].
