Big Day of Giving Returns May 1, 2025
Big Day of Giving is on May 1!
This online day of giving hosted by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation is the perfect opportunity to show our community that you care about our local state parks. And this year we have a project that has been years in the making coming to fruition.
The Donner Project Phase Two Needs You
Restoration of the Pioneer Monument was completed in July 2022, and we were hoping to complete the landscaping around the monument shortly thereafter. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, phase two was delayed, and unfortunately, costs have increased since our initial fundraising efforts.
Phase one was the heart, and phase two is the spirit of it all.
Reflective landscaping through a surrounding trail with seating will create a welcoming space for docent-led tours, student groups, families, and the community. This project will:
Enhance the walking path around the monument, including ADA accessibility improvements and connectivity to existing trails
Protect the monument from visitors climbing on it to help preserve the recently completed restoration work
Provide small and large group gathering areas around the monument – perfect for classrooms and youth groups to hold education programs
Install native plants and vegetation to contribute to the ecosystem sustainably
You can donate early now or give on May 1st for the Big Day of Giving.
The Native Sons of the Golden West is splitting the project costs with Sierra State Parks Foundation, effectively doubling the impact of your gift.
