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Just say "YES-Coast!"

Parks Foundation helps secure funding for innovative youth excursions

Initiated in summer 2017, Sonoma County Regional Parks’ unique YES-Coast (Youth Exploring Sonoma Coast) program connects under-served youth between the ages of 13-18 to their coastline by providing a year of outings interweaving themes of coastal and marine ecology, local history, and the rich culture that exists in Sonoma County.

The program is ambitious, with complex logistics, enthusiastic, high energy participants, and a broad curriculum — and its first year was a resounding success! Serving 125 youth from the cities and suburban neighborhoods of central and east Sonoma County, YES-Coast facilitates the first ever visit to the California coast for the majority of the participating teens.

Educational, recreational, stewardship and career exploration activities along the entire stretch of the county’s coastline include five one-day outings, a 3-day/2-night camping trip and a special community celebration honoring the youth. Youth capture their experiences and share their stories through art projects, including Photo Voice, culminating in an exhibit at the Gualala Arts Center and one-month traveling exhibit in local libraries.
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The Parks Foundation has assisted in securing grants of more than $70,000 in funding to support this high-quality outdoor experience for our local teens. In addition, a Parks Foundation grant is funding the traveling PhotoVoice exhibit. 

Thank you to the California Coastal Conservancy, Creative Sonoma and Exchange Bank for grants to help fund this vital program.
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The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation raises funds, fosters partnerships and advocates on behalf of Sonoma County Regional Parks. We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports programs and projects at more than 50 Sonoma County parks and trails, including popular destinations like Spring Lake, Doran Beach, Sonoma Valley, Ragle Ranch, Foothill Regional Park, Tolay Lake Regional Park and more.
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Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation
2300 County Center Drive, #120A
Santa Rosa, California 95403
(707) 565-1830
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  • Home
  • OUR WORK
    • 2020 Parks Fire Recovery
    • PARKS & TRAILS >
      • Doran
      • Foothill
      • Helen Putnam
      • Hood Mountain 2020 >
        • Bill & Dave Hikes Legacy Fund
      • Maxwell Farms
      • Taylor Mountain
    • PARKS PROGRAMS >
      • Nearby Nature Sonoma County
  • EVENTS
    • Trails Challenge
    • Water Bark
    • Tolay Fall Festival
  • MAKE A DONATION
    • Park Pals
    • Commemorative Gifts
    • Business Sponsorships
    • Legacy Society
    • An Overview
  • VIDEOS & PUBLICATIONS
    • VIDEO: THANK YOU!
    • VIDEO: Working Together at Helen Putnam Regional Park
    • VIDEO: You are the Foundation
    • VIDEO: The Trails You Love
    • STORIES: FOR THE LOVE OF PARKS
    • E-News
    • Annual Report
  • ABOUT US
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff