Teens: Would you like to travel throughout the Sierra on a summer adventure? Epic Sierra, the American River Conservancy’s newest environmental education program, offers a whirlwind trip filled with outdoor fun, education, and service. Check out our Rocks, Rivers, and Ranges trip for 15-18 year-olds, a 14-day experience for an affordable price and an epic experience. Activities include rafting, paddling, camping, backpacking, and service work in the Sierra.
Sign up today. Or visit epicsierra.org, post a flier, download a brochure, or contact Molly at 530-621-1224 for more information.

September 25, 2010 Saturday 9am - noon


We'll cleanup various sites in the region including Hangtown Creek, South Fork American River, Traverse Creek, Cosumnes River and Folsom Reservoir. Pick your site when you sign up!

The rivers of the Sierra Nevada region provide almost 65% of the state's developed water needs on their way to the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, our waterways have historically been a dumping ground for waste. Together, we can help raise awareness about issues of watershed conservation, fighting litter, encouraging reduction of consumption and recycling, and promoting community pride.

Did you know that it takes 450 years for a plastic beverage bottle to decompose?

The Great Sierra River CleanUp is a partner with California Coastal CleanUp Day. For 26 years, California Coastal CleanUp Day has been the state's premier effort to involve the public in the stewardship of our coast, ocean and rivers. This is ARC's 9th year participating in the largest annual cleanup day in California! This year we are partnering with the local RCDs, Eldorado National Forest, CA State Parks, City of Placerville, the BLM and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Join us in Placerville after the cleanup for a celebration with live music and great food!

To sign up please click here: Online CleanUp Registration Form
For more information contact Judith at 530/621-1224 or judith@arconservancy.org.

Registration is now open for a wide variety of environmental education programs. From one hour programs at your school, two hour programs at the Nature Center with an age-appropriate hike, to a day-long web of life ecology extravaganza, and upper school outdoor in-field research, these programs are fun, engaging, hands-on learning activities that meet California standards. Click on the links for the specific programs.

At Your School At the Nature Center PEER Home School Thursdays Summer Nature Camp

Save the following dates: June 17th, July 22nd and Aug. 25th, 2010
Join in on these fun & worthwhile River Clean-Up Days that are coordinated with and by: the American River Conservancy, State Parks, El Dorado County Environmental Management Dept. and the Bureau of Land Management to clean up the South Fork of the American River. Many Commercial Outfitters, whitewater industries, and local businesses offer their goods & services to make these events happen.
June 17th will be focused on Chili Bar. July 22nd will be a focused on the Gorge, and Aug. 25th will be focused on the lower water between Coloma and Greenwood. Lunch will be furnished by local county businesses. Depending on the section of river, the clean-up will start between 8-10AM, and be wrapped up between 2-5PM. To learn more details please call Noah at (530)621-6052 or Elena at (530)295-2190