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A River’s Reach chronicles the source-to-sea adventure of 3 women on the Sacramento River in the spring of 2021. 
While paddling from the source of the Sacramento River in the Klamath Mountains all the way to its terminus at the Golden Gate Bridge, the crew 
interviewed diverse stakeholders to better understand the most pressing issues the Sac and its communities are facing. The film offers an intimate view of the Sacramento River and its riparian edges that will be of interest to the California Native Plant advocacy community.
Arianna Kosel is a 31 year old outdoor enthusiast who fuels her adventures with laughter, curiosity and her trusty bottle of Sriracha. She grew up on the rivers surrounding her hometown of Mt. Shasta and went through her first guide training on the Upper Sacramento back in 2008. Since then, she’s continued to find joy and growth on rivers across the United States and internationally.
Ari worked as a field instructor with the Northwest Outward Bound School and other outdoor education programs from 2015-2020, contributing to her interest in the environment and her desire to help people connect with nature. She is currently working towards a Master’s in Psychology & Counseling with an emphasis on Community Mental Health at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Her B.S. in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems from UC Davis in 2014 is the source of her curiosity surrounding the Sacramento river’s vast network of stakeholders and users. She is passionate about the intersection of recreation, environmental protection, education, and social justice in the outdoors.
Title of Talk: California’s Biodiversity from a Tribal Perspective- The Importance of Reciprocity and Stewardship September 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM The September Chapter Meeting will be in-person ONLY on Wednesday, September 9th beginning at 7 pm at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento. Additional info about chapter meetings can
Wildflower Wonders 2026 Saturday, Sept 19th, 9:00-12:00. Wildlife Wonders, a celebration of biodiversity in our region. SacValley CNPS Nursery & Gardens 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, 95670 on the American River Parkway at Soil Born Farms. Wildlife Wonders is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the biodiversity of our region. This event offers the community an opportunity
There will be a Sacramento Valley Chapter CNPS field trip to Grass Lake (north of Luther Pass on Highway 89, near the California/Nevada border, and south of Lake Tahoe) on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Trip leaders will be Carol Witham and Greg Kareofelas. We may be joined by members of the Bryophyte Chapter and CalFlora.