We support preservation, restoration, and enhancement of the Cache Creek watershed.
VIRTUAL - Gravel Mine to Parkway Project Unveiling
Take the Tour Now!
Virtually visit Capay Open Space Park for the unveiling of the new interpretive signs and completed park enhancements.
The new interpretive signs reference the geological and social history of the Cache Creek, mining along the creek, and restoration of the Cache Creek ecosystem. Also, view the new entrance signs, trail sign, and creek access sign.
CAPAY OPEN SPACE PARK
15603 County Road 85
Esparto, CA
Contact our Outreach and Education Coordinator with questions.
Celebration Supporters
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Past Events
Fundraiser for Essential Infrastructure at the CCNP
Fundraiser for Essential Infrastructure at the CCNP
Fundraiser for Essential Infrastructure at the CCNP
2020 was a challenging year.
Despite distance and quarantine, people around the world found creative ways to persevere. Here at the CCNP, we experienced a greater number of visitors as people searched out healthy recreational opportunities. This reinforced for us just how precious outdoor spaces are in our community and the need for po
2020 was a challenging year.
Despite distance and quarantine, people around the world found creative ways to persevere. Here at the CCNP, we experienced a greater number of visitors as people searched out healthy recreational opportunities. This reinforced for us just how precious outdoor spaces are in our community and the need for potable water at the Nature Preserve. Friends and supporters of the Conservancy raised over $2,450 to refurbish facilities to provide drinking water for visitors and adequate water supply for establishing vegetation which will one day become pristine, native habitat. THANK YOU for your continued support as we enter our 25th year serving our wonderful community through restoration and enhancement of the Lower Cache Creek!
Proposed Visitor Center Live Event
Fundraiser for Essential Infrastructure at the CCNP
Fundraiser for Essential Infrastructure at the CCNP
On August 12th, NORR and Cache Creek Conservancy hosted a Live Event informing community member of changes to the project design based on feedback from previous public and stakeholder meetings. Participants were also asked to provide their input. Questions during the live Q + A session included concerns about ADA accessibility and cooling systems within the proposed buildings.
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Bugs in the Creek!
Fundraiser for Essential Infrastructure at the CCNP
Great Backyard Bird Count
Families ventured out and into Cache Creek to in search of aquatic insects hidden beneath the depths. Some of these creatures were so small they were barely visible to eye. Others large enough to see were camouflaged in plain sight! A huge thank you to the volunteers who made this summer program possible in 2020!
Great Backyard Bird Count
Great Backyard Bird Count
Great Backyard Bird Count
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Great Backyard Bird Count. Our list totaled 55 species, including a Great Horned Owl, California Thrasher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and amazing views of a Green Heron! We submitted the list to researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society to contribute to their data on migration patterns and long-term population trends.
Planting Day
Great Backyard Bird Count
Meet the Curators!
Locally-sourced, native grasses and wildflowers are now taking root in the riparian area at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve! Thank you to Hedgerow Farms and the 18 volunteers who gave their time to help establish native habitat!
Meet the Curators!
Great Backyard Bird Count
Meet the Curators!
A big thank you to everyone who showed support and visited the Nature Preserve during our "Meet the Curators!" event in December. Our interns gained valuable experience developing and presenting the exhibit!
The mammal exhibit will continue to be on display until spring and shows many of the different species found here at the Cache Cree
A big thank you to everyone who showed support and visited the Nature Preserve during our "Meet the Curators!" event in December. Our interns gained valuable experience developing and presenting the exhibit!
The mammal exhibit will continue to be on display until spring and shows many of the different species found here at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve. It includes beaver, bat, river otter, raccoon, and bobcat to name a few! We encourage you to come visit us and learn about native mammals!
