On the morning of October 17th, FSCR held its first annual 5k and 1k “Trout Trot” fundraiser. The race was an out and back, up and down for the 5k and down and up for the kids 1k. With over 50 participants, the family and river friendly event was undoubtedly a huge success. Two years… Continue reading 2021 5K River Run and 1K Trout Trot a Great Success
Saturday, Decemeber 14th, 2019 Eleven Volunteers came out last Saturday to clear the Reed Smith Trail from fallen trees, brambles and some mustard and bristly oxtongue along the way. As we made our way around the trail we found coyote and bob cat scat, frogs, many different plants and more. It was a cool and… Continue reading Volunteers at the Hedrick Ranch Nature Preserve
Would you taste a wild plant in the local environment? Last year, many kids in 3rd through 8th grade gave sour grass and mustard a try on field trips hosted by FSCR to the Ventura treatment ponds and Santa Clara River estuary. Apparently the impressions were strong and lasting. “Can we taste it?” is being… Continue reading FSCR Takes Kids out for a Taste of the Environment
Friends of the Santa Clara River 