The American River Parkway 4th Annual Family Fall Festival on 9/29

Listen: Mark Berry, lead volunteer

PAR's Fall Family Festival annual FREE community event gives adults, families and kids the opportunity to explore the Parkway's wildlife, learn about its treasured history and support the movement for its permanent preservation.

Preserve The American River Parkway 4th Annual FREE Family Fall Festival

• Sunday, September 29, 12N – 4:00 p.m.
• Stirling Park Drive/Rod Beaudry Drive (near entry of River Bend Park)
• Experience:
  • Nature walks on hiking and riding trail
  • Arts & Crafts, live music, bird show, puppet show, wildlife exhibits, food and community booths
  • Learn about our living legacy provided by Native American Tribes, Pony Express Trail, early settlers and more

Maria Chacon Kniestedt, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the City of Rancho Cordova, talks about the Trumark project and concerns that the American River Parkway and its wildlife need protection from private development.