Rivers & Lands Conservancy enhances the quality of life in our community by conserving open space, habitats, and agricultural lands through acquisition, stewardship, and community engagement. We primarily serve the lands, people, and wildlife of inland Southern California.
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6876 Indiana Ave
Suite J-2
Riverside, California 92506, US
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Small but mighty! Tiny, urban forests flush with native plants, trees and shrubs are curbing storm surge and flooding, providing habitat for important insects and wildlife, absorbing carbon and helping clean the air. One such pocket forest has recently taken root in Manhattan. Read more from The New York Times: nyti.ms/4bQ3VbB.
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Don’t forget, California #climate leaders are hosting three in-person workshops in Riverside, Fresno, and Oroville for public feedback on the Draft 2024 CA Climate Adaptation Strategy. At each location we will be hosting a public workshop during the day and a more informal community meeting in the evening. RIVERSIDE, CA: June 11, 2024 Location: CARB Headquarters, 4001 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA RSVP for the public workshop from 1:00-3:30pm https://bit.ly/3x2vlf2. RSVP for the community meeting 5:30-7:00pm https://bit.ly/3VtzuSN. FRESNO, CA: June 13, 2024 Morning location: Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM) 1940 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA RSVP for the public workshop from 9:30am-12:00pm https://bit.ly/4aKTKDO. Evening Location: Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno St, Fresno, CA RSVP for the community meeting from 5:30-7pm https://bit.ly/4bECLUO. OROVILLE, CA: June 18, 2024 Location: Southside Oroville Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Rd, Oroville, CA. RSVP for the public workshop from 1:00-3:30pm https://bit.ly/4e85Ut9. RSVP for the community meeting from 5:30-7:00pm https://bit.ly/3X724ua. Virtual Workshops: June 12, 2024 If you are unable to attend these workshops, we will also be hosting two virtual workshops. Afternoon session: 2:00-3:30pm; Please register http://bit.ly/453fU2M. Evening session: 5:00-6:30pm; Please register https://bit.ly/3Kp3GYE. Comments can also be e-mailed to climateresilience@resources.ca.gov. For public engagement updates on the draft please visit https://bit.ly/3yTOjF6. Public comment ends July 12th, 2024.
Congratulations to all the citizens, organizations, funders, and policy makers advocating for the protection of unique natural areas. National monuments protect specific natural, cultural, or historic features and provide recreational access. National monument designations are key to the goal of protecting 30% of lands and coastal waters by 2030. The Gabrielino, Kizh, Tongva, Chumash, Kitanemuk, Serrano, and Tataviam descendants are part of Tribal Nations and other Indigenous peoples of the region, including the national monument land. #30x30 #TribalNations #greatamericanoutdoorsact #sangabrielmountains #nationalmonument #losangeles #mtgleason
New Staff Member! Angie Leon, Community Programs & Fundraising Assistant joined RLC in August 2023 aleon@riversandlands.org "As an avid hiker and gardener, I truly appreciate the natural beauty that the earth has to offer. The best way to extend that appreciation is through education. Educating others, especially the younger generation, on how to preserve the natural beauty that the Inland Empire has to offer is of upmost importance. With the collaboration of RLC and the local community, our home will truly thrive." Angie obtained her B.S. in Business Management from California Baptist University. Before starting at Rivers & Lands Conservancy, Angie performed city-wide project planning, volunteer recruiting, marketing, and IT support with local businesses and non-profits. In her role as Community Programs & Fundraising Assistant, she will be responsible for providing support for fundraising and the planning of community outreach and education events.
New Staff! Amy Tims, Land Steward joined RLC in 2023 atims@riversandlands.org "Land stewardship is not just a passion, but an act of being — my mother raised me to love and respect nature, and my father showed me beauty and presence in the mountains, rivers, oceans and skies. Today, I am thrilled to be able to bring my whole self into being a steward to the Land." Amy carries a B.S. in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology with a concentration in Native American and Indigenous Studies from UC Davis. She brings three prior years of conservation experience having performed restoration, invasive plant management, and vegetation surveys in the Angeles National Forest. Her responsibilities include monitoring and stewardship of RLC's properties and assisting with our volunteer events.
Children remind adults of nature’s beauty — and importance The mysteries, wonder and simple joys of nature can be rediscovered through the eyes of children. At Rivers & Lands Conservancy, we strive to ensure there are places where our community can make wild discoveries or reconnect to nature. More than that, we work hard to make sure natural, wild and open spaces remain for our children and grandchildren. I know for certain what can be found on the land can bring you joy and wonder for a lifetime. Unstructured play allows children to create, discover and explore freely without any set guidelines and it has been shown to boost cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. It turns out there are many benefits of play for adults, too. Play can increase your creativity, help you better handle stress and even improve your sense of humor. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gAKpQbFy
VOLUNTEERING IN NATURE CAN FIGHT LONELINESS, ISOLATION UPCOMING PUT THE RIVER BACK IN RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION DAY IS ONE WAY TO GET INVOLVED By Rebecca K. O’Connor Creating and participating in volunteer opportunities addresses one of the greatest health challenges of our time. So, get out and volunteer! It is good for your health, and it is good for our communities. Even better, grab a neighbor or a family member who you would like to have a stronger connection with and let’s make our world a better place together. https://lnkd.in/gqJitY6w
Connect for Conservation in Riverside, CA. Register by Oct. 1, 2023. https://lnkd.in/ghpei4N7
This is the last week to purchase tickets for our 10th Annual Fundraising Gala! Reserve your seat by September 21st to join us on October 5th for a meaningful evening out where you can meet-and-greet with live animals, connect with friends and colleagues, bid on our unique silent auction items, enjoy drinks and a delicious dinner, and celebrate our Environmental Excellence Awardee, Inland Empire Resource Conservation District.