Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve

Speakers: Jim Allan and Madeline (Maddy) Barton

Hosted by Joey Sanchez
This is a Hybrid Meeting. Both In-Person and Zoom.  Our guest speaker will be attending LIVE.

Topic:  Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve

Zoom Link Information:

For Zoom Guests:  Please contact the Club IT committee to receive your invitation that includes the access code to our Monday Zoom meeting.

About the Speakers:

Jim Allan and Madeline (Maddy) Barton bring complementary backgrounds in public service, land stewardship, and community engagement to their work at the Cosumnes River Preserve.

Jim serves a President of the Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve non-profit, drawing on a long career at Solano County's Agricultural Commissioner and Weights and Measures - Sealer, as well as more than two decades of service on the Thornton Fire Department Board.  His professional experience and civic leadership reflect a deep commitment to conservation, public safety, and responsible land management.

Maddy Barton is the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator for the Cosumnes River Preserve and grew up on the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta in Clarksburg, where her early involvement in FFA, youth sports, and community programs helped shape her connection to agriculture, land stewardship, and public service.  She previously worked for California State Parks providing interpretation and education to off-highway vehicle users and now focuses on building volunteer opportunities, strengthening community partnerships, and expanding access to environmental education at the Preserve.

Jim and Maddy will speak on behalf of the Cosumnes River Preserve about who they are, there future goals, and their future engagement with the local community.