News & Events
Planting Days
You can help us plant native vegetation to restore one of several areas at the Nature Preserve.
Save the Dates! The Birds Await!
Learn bird-watching with our local experts. The Nature Preserve attracts all sorts of birds.
Conservancy to Receive $150,000 Grant
Teichert agrees to award the Cache Creek Conservancy $150,000 as part of the permitting process for the Shifler Mining & Reclamation project.
New Board Officers Confirmed
At the January Cache Creek Conservancy Board meeting, the following people were confirmed in their new positions.
- Jim Barrett, Chair
- Charles Deyoe, Vice-Chair
- Rick Sitts, Secretary
- Jason Smith, Treasurer
Congratulations and thanks to our new officers!
Volunteer Safety Training Days
The Conservancy is planning Volunteer Safety Training days for Feb 2nd and 3rd. Contact Us for details.
Internship programs
Ecological and Environmental
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Ecological and Environmental Interns will assist Conservancy staff with habitat restoration for native wildlife and plants within the nature preserve and other sites along the lower Cache Creek watershed.
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
This program is for students interested in learning the Cache Creek Wintun homeland ecology as well as how restoration and stewardship can re-create healthy water and soils.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in better health, less stress, and a sense of purpose?
Volunteering can provide these health benefits and more.
Our volunteer community consists of Individuals and small groups who are passionate about nature, the Cache Creek Watershed and hands-on experiences.
Right now we’re getting ready for Community Planting Days. Please join us!
Proposed Visitor Center
We Need Your Input!
Cache Creek Conservancy and Yolo County propose to construct a new Visitor Center at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve.
Visit the Nature Preserve
The Cache Creek Nature Preserve is open to visitors every day except Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Picnic near the old barn. Stroll along the boardwalk or hike the trails. Photograph wildlife and learn about ‘Detroit Riprap.’
Health & Safety Reminders
Pandemic Precautions
- Please do not visit the Nature Preserve if you are sick or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.
- Practice Physical Distancing.
- Wear a mask in groups.
- Check out our Facebook page for nature images and videos if you need to stay home!
Wildlife Precautions
- Use public spaces at your own risk.
- Stay on the trails for your own and nature's safety.
- Don't feed wild animals.
- Look and listen for rattlesnakes.
- Keep children with adults at all times.
