Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve

Supporting Conservation, Education, and Community

Who We Are

The Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the conservation, education, outreach, and volunteer programs at the Cosumnes River Preserve.

The Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve nonprofit works closely with the Preserve’s staff and partners to inspire stewardship, provide critical funding, and engage the public in caring for one of California’s last free-flowing rivers and its rich surrounding ecosystems.

Our Mission

To support the Cosumnes River Preserve’s education, science, habitat management, and public outreach efforts—ensuring this vital landscape is protected for generations to come.

What We Do

• Provide funding for interpretive displays, outreach events, and volunteer programs
• Help maintain trails, facilities, and visitor experiences
• Support wildlife research and habitat restoration
• Promote environmental education through events and guided walks
• Connect people of all ages to the beauty of the Preserve

Your Donation Makes an Impact

Every gift to the Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve helps protect one of California’s most remarkable natural places. Whether you choose to make a one-time donation or become a rooted supporter, your generosity helps conserve wildlife habitat, provide environmental education, maintain trails and facilities, and support volunteer and community programs that connect people with nature.

One-Time Giving

A one-time donation is a meaningful way to support the Preserve’s mission. Your contribution helps fund conservation projects, habitat restoration, educational programming, visitor experiences, and the areas of greatest need.

Become a Rooted Supporter

Conservation takes time, commitment, and strong roots. As a Rooted Supporter, your monthly donation provides dependable funding that helps protect the Cosumnes River Preserve’s wildlife, habitats, education programs, and volunteer efforts all year long.

By giving each month, you’re planting the seeds for a healthier, more resilient future—ensuring the Preserve remains a place where nature and people can thrive together.

Why Become a Rooted Supporter and Give Monthly?
Provides reliable funding throughout the year.
Helps protect more than 54,000 acres of wildlife habitat.
Supports volunteer programs, restoration projects, and environmental education.
Easy to set up, with the flexibility to change or cancel your gift at any time.

Whether you choose a one-time gift or ongoing rooted support, every donation helps ensure the Cosumnes River Preserve remains a place where wildlife thrives and people can experience the beauty of California’s last undammed river for generations to come.

Thank you for investing in the future of the Cosumnes River Preserve.

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🗓️ Upcoming Board Meetings

The Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve Board of Directors meets quarterly to discuss projects, partnerships, and community engagement opportunities. Meetings are open to the public—everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about our work!

For details or to request a Zoom link, email FriendsofCRP@cosumnes.org.

🌿 Join Our Board of Directors

Are you passionate about protecting nature and connecting people to the outdoors? We’re looking for dedicated community members to join the Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve Board of Directors.

As a board member, you’ll help shape the future of our nonprofit, support fundraising and outreach, and play a key role in sustaining the Preserve’s education and conservation programs.

• Quarterly board meetings (remote or in-person)
• Support events, grant work, and volunteer coordination
• Be an ambassador for the Preserve in your community

Email – friendsofcrp@cosumnes.org