*En español más adelante

Come experience the Petaluma Watershed for yourself through Friends’ unique, hands-on programming connecting the community to our River. Discover the River on your own steam in one of our kayaks during free Boating at the Barn or participate in one of our on-going activities at Steamer Landing Park like our Nature Camps and Stewardship Days.  Our programming at the David Yearsley River Heritage Center offers great ways to spend some quality time with the family, learn about local history or just connect with nature. Read on for descriptions and registration links for our programs.

Green Heron Nature Camp 2023

This exciting nature immersion camp connects youth to the Petaluma River Watershed through exploration, earth-based skills, wild crafting and play. Each week will offer youth:

Paddling on the Petaluma River*

Swimming at the pond at Open Field Farm*

Nature-based art, crafts, and games

Exploring, hiking, outdoor play

Working with edible and medicinal plants

Whittling and knife skills (ages 10 & up)

Sit spots, nature journaling, and more!

*Lifejackets provided & required for all water activities.

In addition, GHNC 2023 offers 4 themed weeks of camp which include the above activities and more!

Makers by Nature

Makers by Nature invites youth to unleash their inner artist! Throughout the week, youth will learn to identify and responsibly harvest natural materials that can be processed into natural pigments for painting, dyes for textiles, or arranged for a sunprint! We will forage for raw clay to sculpt with our hands and make dolls, garlands, and regalia from fresh grasses, wildflowers, and herbs.

Storytellers of Rivertown

Storytellers of Rivertown invites youth to strengthen their connection to the natural world through storytelling and expressive arts. Improv games, skit-writing, and sharing circles will help us develop our creative storytelling skills. Youth will have the opportunity to showcase their expertise and bring their own watershed-inspired stories to life through acting, poetry, comedy, song, costuming, prop creation and more – culminating in a grand variety show performance on the final afternoon of camp!

River Stewards

River Stewards invites youth to more deeply explore the local ecosystem and our roles within it. Youth will expand their relationship with the diverse plants and animals of the Petaluma landscape as we identify, artistically represent, and discover ways to support our wild neighbors. Through curiosity and play, we will become ambassadors for the watershed, form a Council of All Beings, participate in a river clean up project, and use found items to create a sculpture in celebration of the river!

Wild Wayfinders

Wild Wayfinders invites youth to deepen their knowledge of the land and their own capabilities within it. Youth will build confidence in earth skills practices such as wildlife tracking, orienteering, and wilderness first aid. We will become more grounded in the landscape as we create maps and work with compasses, heighten our sense of community with nature as we follow wildlife trails and identify footprints, and develop a stronger sense of safety outdoors as we learn about medicinal plants and wilderness first aid techniques.

Golden Eagles

This program focuses on supporting teens, 13-16 years old, in developing their leadership skills, nature competency and healthy communication skills with peers. During this week of camp teens will deepen their connection to nature while having fun in the beautiful Petaluma River Watershed. Campers will spend time paddling along the Petaluma River, engage in daily nature connection routines, craft with earth based materials, play nature games, learn basic orienteering and more. We will end the week with an overnight campout on Thursday night.

2023 Cohorts & Pricing

Golden Eagles (ages 13-16) – $530.00

River Otters (ages 9-13) – $380.00 / $430.00 (Themed Weeks)

Coyotes (ages 6-10 with 1 paddling excursion on the Petaluma River) – $380.00 / $430.00 (Themed Weeks)

Steelhead (ages 6-10 with 2 paddling excursions on the Petaluma River) – $380.00 / $430.00 (Themed Weeks)

Scholarships are now available for GHNC 2023 – Apply Today!

Full and partial scholarships are available. Please fill out one form per child.

This is a need-based scholarship and limited funds are available. Applications will be reviewed every other Friday, beginning April 7th, until all available funding has been awarded.

Times & Locations

Times: 9am – 3pm (drop off begins at 8:45am)

Open Field Farm: 2245 Spring Hill Road, Petaluma

Steamer Landing Park: D Street and Copeland, Downtown Petaluma

Petaluma Marsh: 745 Baywood Dr, Petaluma

*River Otter and Coyote cohorts will share locations, making convenient pick-up/drop-off for sibling sets!

GHNC 2023 Dates

Week 1 – June 19th-23rd

River Otters (ages 9-13) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Steelhead (ages 6-10) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Week 2 – June 26th-30th – Makers By Nature

River Otters (ages 9-13) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Coyotes (ages 6-10) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Steelhead (ages 6-10) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Week 3 – July 5th-7th *shortened week for 4th of July holiday ($260.00)

River Otters (ages 9-13) – Register here!

Steelhead (ages 6-10) – Register here!

Week 4 – July 10th-14th – Storytellers of Rivertown

River Otters (ages 9-13) – Register here!

Coyotes (ages 6-10) – Register here!

Steelhead (ages 6-10) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Week 5 – July 17th-21st

River Otters (ages 9-13) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Coyotes (ages 6-10) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Week 6 – July 24th-28th – Wild Wayfinders

River Otters (ages 9-13) – Register here!

Coyotes (ages 6-10) – Register here!

Steelhead (ages 6-10) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Week 7 – July 31st-August 4th

Golden Eagles (ages 13-16) – Register here!

River Otters (ages 9-13) – Register here!

Coyotes (ages 6-10) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Week 8 – August 7th-11th – River Stewards

River Otters (ages 9-13) – Register here!

Coyotes (ages 6-10) – This Cohort has filled up, please add your name to our WAIT LIST

Welcome Packet Materials

Welcome Letter, Home Health Screening (ALL COHORTS)

Knife Safety Agreements (River Otters & Golden Eagles Only)

GHNC Contact:

Shelly Spriggs, Environmental Education Coordinator

shelly@friendsofthepetalumariver.org

(707) 763-7756

**Cancellation Policy: We issue a full refund if cancellation is made at least two weeks before the start of the camp you are enrolled in minus a $25.00 cancellation fee.

Campamento del Garza Verde en la Naturaleza 2023

Este campamento de inmersión en la naturaleza conecta a los jóvenes con la cuenca del Río Petaluma a través de la exploración, las habilidades basadas en la tierra, las manualidades y juegos. Cada semana ofrecerá a los jóvenes:

Remar en el Río Petaluma*

Nadar en el estanque de la Granja del Campo Abierto (Open Field Farm)*

Arte, manualidades y juegos basados ​​en la naturaleza

Explorar, caminar, jugar al aire libre

Aprender de las plantas comestibles y medicinales.

Expandir habilidades de tallado y cuchillo (a partir de 10 años)

¡Lugares para admirar nuestro alrededor, diarios de naturaleza y mucho más!

¡Además, GHNC 2023 ofrece 4 semanas temáticas de campamento que incluyen las actividades anteriores y más!

*Chalecos salvavidas serán proporcionados y requeridos para todas las actividades acuáticas.

 

Creadores por Naturaleza

¡Los creadores por Naturaleza invitan a los jóvenes a dar rienda suelta a su artista interior! A lo largo de la semana, los jóvenes aprenderán a identificar y cosechar responsablemente materiales naturales que pueden procesarse en pigmentos naturales para pintar, tintes para textiles o arreglarse para una impresión solar. Buscaremos arcilla cruda para esculpir con nuestras manos y hacer muñecas, guirnaldas y adornos con pasto fresco, flores silvestres y hierbas.

 

Narradores de Rivertown

Los narradores de Rivertown invitan a los jóvenes a fortalecer su conexión con el mundo natural a través de la narración y las artes expresivas. Los juegos de improvisación, la escritura de obras de teatro y los círculos para compartir nos ayudarán a desarrollar nuestras habilidades creativas para contar historias. Los jóvenes tendrán la oportunidad de mostrar su experiencia y dar vida a sus propias historias inspiradas en cuencas hidrográficas a través de la actuación, la poesía, la comedia, las canciones, el vestuario, la creación de utilería y más, ¡que culminará en un gran espectáculo de variedades en la última tarde del campamento!

 

Guardianes del Río

Los guardianes del Río invita a los jóvenes a explorar más profundamente el ecosistema local. Los jóvenes ampliarán su relación con las diversas plantas y animales del paisaje de Petaluma a medida que identificamos, representamos artísticamente y descubrimos formas de apoyar a nuestros vecinos salvajes. ¡A través de la curiosidad y el juego, nos convertiremos en embajadores de la cuenca, formaremos un Concejo de Todos los Seres, participaremos en un proyecto de limpieza del río y usaremos los elementos encontrados para crear una escultura en celebración del río!

 

Buscadores de Caminos Salvajes

Los Buscadores de Caminos Salvajes invita a los jóvenes a profundizar su conocimiento de la tierra y sus propias capacidades dentro de ella. Los jóvenes desarrollarán la confianza en las prácticas de habilidades de la tierra, como el seguimiento de la vida silvestre, la orientación y los primeros auxilios en la naturaleza. Nos conectaremos más con el paisaje a medida que creamos mapas y trabajamos con brújulas, aumentamos nuestro sentido de comunidad con la naturaleza a medida que seguimos los senderos de la vida silvestre e identificamos huellas, y desarrollamos un sentido más fuerte de seguridad al aire libre a medida que aprendemos primero sobre las plantas medicinales y la naturaleza.

Cohortes & Precios de 2023

Golden Eagles (edades 13-16) – $530.00

River Otters (edades 9-13) – $380.00 / $430.00 (Cada Semana tiene una temática)

Coyotes (edades 6-10 con  1 excursión de remo en el  Río de Petaluma) – $380.00 / $430.00 (Cada Semana tiene una temática)

Steelhead (edades 6-10 con  2 excursiones de remo en el Río de Petaluma) – $380.00 / $430.00 (Cada Semana tiene una temática)

Las becas ya están disponibles para GHNC 2023 – ¡Solicítela hoy mismo!

Hay becas completas y parciales disponibles. Por favor llene un formulario por cada niña(o).

Esta es una beca basada en la necesidad y hay fondos limitados disponibles. Las solicitudes se revisarán cada dos viernes, a partir del 7 de abril, hasta que se hayan otorgado todos los fondos disponibles.

Horario

9am – 3pm (La Hora de Entrada es a  las 8:45am)

Ubicaciones

Granja de Campo Abierto (Open Field Farm): 2245 Spring Hill Road, Petaluma

Parque de Steamer Landing: Calle D y Copeland en el Centro de Petaluma

Petaluma Marsh: 745 Baywood Dr, Petaluma

*Las cohortes de Nutrias de Río y Coyote estarán en el mismo lugar todos los días.

Fechas del Campamento GHNC 2023

Semana 1 – 19 al 23 de junio

Nutrias de Río (edades 9-13) – Cohorte lleno, por favor añade su nombre a la Lista de Espera

Trucha Arcoíris (edades 6-10) – Cohorte lleno, por favor añade su nombre a la Lista de Espera

 

Semana 2 – 26 al 30 de junio – Makers By Nature (Creadores por Naturaleza)

Nutrias de río (edades 9-13) – Cohorte lleno, por favor añade su nombre a la Lista de Espera

Coyotes (edades 6-10) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Trucha Arcoíris (de 6 a 10 años) – Cohorte lleno, por favor añade su nombre a la Lista de Espera

 

Semana 3 – 5 al 7 de julio *semana reducida para el feriado del 4 de julio

Nutrias de río (edades 9-13) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Trucha Arcoíris (edades 6-10) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

 

Semana 4 – 10 al 14 de julio – Narradores de Rivertown

Nutrias de río (edades 9-3) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Coyotes (edades 6-10) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Trucha Arcoíris (edades 6-10) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

 

Semana 5 – 17 al 21 de julio

Nutrias de río (edades 9-13) – Cohorte lleno, por favor añade su nombre a la Lista de Espera

Coyotes (edades 6-10) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

 

Semana 6 – 24-28 de julio – Wild Wayfinders (Buscadores de Caminos Salvajes)

Nutrias de río (edades 9-13) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Coyotes (edades 6-10) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Trucha Arcoíris (edades 6-10) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

 

Semana 7- 31 de julio-4 de agosto

Águilas Doradas (edades 13-16) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Nutrias de río (edades 9-13) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Coyotes (edades 6-10) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

 

Semana 8 – 7 al 11 de agosto – River Stewards (Guardianes del Río)

Nutrias de río (edades 9-13) – ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Coyotes (edades 6-10) – Cohorte lleno, por favor añade su nombre a la Lista de Espera

 

Materiales de Bienvenida

Carta de Bienvenida, Examen de Salud en el Hogar (TODOS LOS COHORTES)

Protocolos y Acuerdos de Seguridad de Cuchillos (Solamente River Otters & Golden Eagles)

Contacto de GHNC:

Iliana Madrigal, Directora de Comunicaciones

iliana@friendsofthepetalumariver.org

(707) 763-7756

Golden Eagles

A Nature Camp for teens 13-16 years old

Rooted in practices of nature connection, our Golden Eagles program invites teens to build deeper and more resilient relationships with themselves, each other, and the natural communities around them. In this 5 month program, participants will explore within the Petaluma Watershed and along the Sonoma/Marin Coast. Youth will sharpen their leadership and interpersonal skills as they engage in place-based, earth skills and practices such as wildlife tracking, hiking, paddling, wild-crafting, camping, knife skills, learning to work with wild edible and medicinal plants, and more.

Program Dates

Orientation (for youth and their families): Saturday, January 7th, 10am-12pm

Excursions: Saturdays, 9am-4:30pm

January 28th

February 25th

April 1st

April 22nd

Campout: Saturday, May 20th 9am – Sunday, May 21st 4:30pm

Closing Celebration (for youth and their families): Tuesday, May 30th, 6pm-8pm

*For each excursion, we will meet at Steamer Landing Park (“D” Street & Copeland) in downtown Petaluma. From there, we will provide transportation to various locations within the Petaluma River Watershed and along the Sonoma/Marin Coast.

Program Pricing**

We are committed to making our nature connection programs accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay. Toward this end, we provide three tiers of payment options, as well as full scholarships.  

Please best identify where you currently find your family socio-financially among these 3 tiers: Supportive  |  Sustainable  |  Scholarship

Supportive – $560 

Folks living with privilege* and/or financial abundance are strongly encouraged to select this tier. This tier’s price is comparable to most other, similar programs in our region. This tier supports our ability to offer camp at scholarship rates to others who are experiencing less financial freedom  – thank you for choosing this option if you are able!

Sustainable – $300

Folks living with financial stability but limited expendable income are encouraged to select this tier. The price in this tier most closely reflects the low-end of comparable rates, and sustains our programs at a very modest margin. 

Scholarship – $75

Folks who are experiencing financial hardship are invited to select this tier, including those who have been historically and institutionally disadvantaged such as BIPOC and other marginalized groups. If this cost is still a financial hardship for your family, please contact us. No cost scholarships are available.

*Privilege is, by the social justice definition, the advantages people have that they don’t often think about because they never have to experience the oppressive side. Understanding it requires an active effort to see things from the perspective of other, underprivileged people.  Opening to privilege – though it’s a concept that is very counterintuitive to privileged groups – is a vital step in creating social change.

**Much of these words are an adaptation of Frieda Kipar Bay’s pricing information and our gratitude goes to her for these bones!

Questions? Contact shelly@friendsofthepetalumariver.org

Register Here!

Águilas Doradas

Para Adolescentes – 13-16

Diseñado en prácticas de conexión con la naturaleza, nuestro programa Águilas Doradas invita a los adolescentes a construir relaciones más profundas y resistente consigo mismos, entre ellos y con las comunidades naturales que los rodean. En este programa de 5 meses, los participantes explorarán dentro de la Cuenca de Petaluma y lo largo de la Costa de Sonoma/Marin. Los jóvenes trabajarán en sus habilidades de liderazgo e interpersonales a medida que participen en habilidades basadas en el lugar, como el seguimiento de la vida silvestre, el senderismo, el remo, la artesanía silvestre, el campamento, las habilidades con el cuchillo, el aprendizaje de cómo trabajar con plantas silvestres comestibles, medicinales, y más.

Fechas del programa

Orientación (para jóvenes y sus familias): Sábado, 7 de enero – 10AM a las 12 del mediodía

Excursiones: Sábados, 9am-4:30pm

28 de enero

25 de febrero

1 de abril

22 de abril

Campamento: Sábado 20 de mayo 9 am – domingo 21 de mayo 4:30 pm

Celebración (para jóvenes y sus familias): Martes, 30 de mayo, 6pm-8pm

*Para cada excursión, nos reuniremos en el parque Steamer Landing (Calle D y Copeland) en el centro de Petaluma. Desde allí, proporcionaremos transporte a varios lugares dentro de la cuenca del Río Petaluma y a lo largo de la Costa de Sonoma/Marin.

Precios del Programa**

Estamos comprometidos a que nuestros programas de conexión con la naturaleza sean accesibles para todos, independientemente de la forma de pago. Con este fin, ofrecemos tres niveles de opciones de pago, así como becas completas.

Por favor seleccione cual de estas opciones se encuentra actualmente su familia desde el punto de vista socioeconómico entre estos 3 niveles: De Apoyo | Sustenable | Beca

De Apoyo – $560

Se recomienda para las personas que viven con privilegios* y/o abundancia financiera que seleccionen este nivel. El precio de este nivel es comparable al de la mayoría de los otros programas similares en nuestra región. Este nivel respalda nuestra capacidad de ofrecer campamentos a precios de becas a otras personas que están experimentando menos libertad financiera. ¡Gracias por elegir esta opción si puede!

Sustentable – $300

Se recomienda a las personas que viven con estabilidad financiera, pero con ingresos limitados a seleccionar este nivel. El precio en este nivel refleja más fielmente el extremo inferior de las tasas comparables y sostiene nuestros programas en un margen muy modesto.

Beca – $75

Se invita a las personas que están experimentando dificultades financieras a seleccionar este nivel, incluidas aquellas que han tenido desventajas históricas e institucionales, como la comunidad de personas que no son anglosajonas (BIPOC) y otros grupos marginados. Si este costo sigue siendo una dificultad financiera para su familia, déjenos saber lo más pronto posible. Hay becas sin costo disponibles.

*Privilegio es, según la definición de justicia social, las ventajas que tienen las personas en las que no suelen pensar porque nunca tienen que experimentar el lado opresivo. Comprenderlo requiere un esfuerzo activo para ver las cosas desde la perspectiva de otras personas desfavorecidas. Abrirse al privilegio, aunque es un concepto que es muy contrario a la intuición de los grupos privilegiados, es un paso vital para crear un cambio social.

** ¡Muchas de estas palabras son una adaptación de la información de precios de Frieda Kipar Bay y estamos agradecidos!

¿Preguntas? Contacta a iliana@friendsofthepetalumariver.org

 ¡Inscripciones Aquí!

Nature Immersion Camps 2022-23

Based in practices of nature connection, our immersion programs invite youth to build deeper and resilient relationships with themselves, others, and the natural communities around them. Throughout the program, youth and mentors will meet monthly to immerse ourselves in the natural communities of the Petaluma River Watershed, engage in age-appropriate practices aimed toward greater awareness of and connection to this place and to ourselves in it. These practices will include animal tracking, wild-crafting, earth-based skills, hiking, swimming, paddling, learning to work with wild edible and medicinal plants, and more. 

We offer options for some ages, please contact us if you are unsure which cohort to sign your child up for.

2nd weekend of each Month

October-May  |  9am-3pm

Locations: 

Open Field Farm 

2245 Springhill Rd. Petaluma, CA 94952

Petaluma Marsh

745 Baywood Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954

Pricing

January – May – $350.00/5 months*

Scholarships Available – Apply Here

Saturday Cohorts 2022/23

October 8th, November 12th, December 10th, January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 15th, May 13th

Fox Kits (ages 6-9) – Register Here

Through play, imagination and exploration, Fox Kits seeks to strengthen nature connection and support youth in feeling comfortable out in nature.

Badger Tracks (ages 9-13) – This Cohort is currently full

In a time of transition into adolescence, Badger Tracks supports (self identified) young males in deepening connections to the Earth, their skills, capabilities and inherent sense of awe and wonder.

Elderberry Blossoms (ages 9-13) – Register Here

In a time of transition into adolescence, Elderberry Blossoms supports (self identified) young females in deepening connections to the Earth, their skills, capabilities and inherent sense of awe and wonder.

Sunday Cohorts 2022/23

October 9th, November 13th, December 11th, January 15th (3rd Sunday), February 12th, March 12th, April 16th, May 14th

Grass Hoppers (ages 5-7) – Register Here

Grass Hoppers is our youngest cohort, seeking to support youth ages 5-7 in feeling comfortable in nature while growing their nature connection through song, story, and imaginative play.

Meadowlarks (ages 7-9) – Register Here

Through play, imagination and exploration, Meadowlarks seeks to strengthen nature connection and support youth in feeling comfortable out in nature.

Dragonflies (ages 9-13) – Register Here

In a time of transition into adolescence, Dragonflies support youth ages 9-13 in deepening connections to the Earth, their skills, capabilities and inherent sense of awe and wonder.

Coming Soon…

Golden Eagles (ages 13-16)

Beginning in early 2023 Interested? Let us know Here

Nature Immersion Contact:

Shelly Spriggs, Environmental Education Coordinator

shelly@friendsofthepetalumariver.org

(707) 479-3999

Campamento de Inmersión en la Naturaleza

Basados ​​en prácticas de conexión con la naturaleza, nuestros programas de inmersión invitan a los jóvenes a construir relaciones más profundas y resistentes consigo mismos, con los demás y con las comunidades naturales que los rodean. A lo largo del programa, los jóvenes y los mentores se reunirán mensualmente para sumergirnos en las comunidades naturales de la cuenca del río Petaluma, participar en prácticas apropiadas para la edad destinadas a una mayor conciencia y conexión con este lugar y con nosotros mismos en el. Estas prácticas incluirán el rastreo de animales, la artesanía salvaje, habilidades basadas en la tierra, caminatas, natación, remo, aprender a trabajar con plantas medicinales y comestibles silvestres, y más.

Ofrecemos opciones para algunas edades, contáctenos si no está seguro de en qué cohorte inscribir a su hija(o).

Segundo fin de semana de cada mes
Octubre-Mayo

9am-3pm

Ubicaciones:

Granja de Campo Abierto

2245 Spring Hill Rd. Petaluma, CA 94952

Pantano de Petaluma

Petaluma, CA 94954

Precios

jan. – mai – $350/5 meses

Becas disponibles: solicite aquí

Sábado Cohortes 2022/23

8 de octubre, 12 de noviembre, 10 de diciembre, 14 de enero, 11 de febrero, 11 de marzo, 15 de abril, 13 de mayo

Fox Kits (edades 6-9) – Regístrese aquí

A través del juego, la imaginación y la exploración, Fox Kits busca fortalecer la conexión con la naturaleza y ayudar a los jóvenes a sentirse cómodos en la naturaleza.

Badger Tracks (edades 9-13) – Regístrese aquí

En un momento de transición a la adolescencia, Badger Tracks apoya a los varones jóvenes (autoidentificados) en la profundización de las conexiones con la Tierra, sus habilidades, capacidades y el sentido inherente de admiración y asombro.

Elderberry Blossoms (edades 9-13) – Regístrese aquí

En un momento de transición a la adolescencia, Elderberry Blossoms apoya a las mujeres jóvenes (autoidentificadas) en la profundización de las conexiones con la Tierra, sus habilidades, capacidades y el sentido inherente de admiración y asombro.

Domingo Cohortes 2022/23

9 de octubre, 13 de noviembre, 11 de diciembre, 15 de enero (3er domingo), 12 de febrero, 12 de marzo, 16 de abril, 14 de mayo

Grass Hoppers (edades 5-7) – Regístrese aquí

Grass Hoppers es nuestra cohorte más joven y busca apoyar a los jóvenes de 5 a 7 años para que se sientan cómodos en la naturaleza mientras aumentan su conexión con la naturaleza a través de canciones, historias y juegos imaginativos.

Meadowlarks (edades 7-9) – Regístrese aquí

A través del juego, la imaginación y la exploración, Meadowlarks busca fortalecer la conexión con la naturaleza y ayudar a los jóvenes a sentirse cómodos en la naturaleza.

Dragonflies (edades 9-13) – Regístrese aquí

En un momento de transición a la adolescencia, Dragonflies ayuda a los jóvenes de 9 a 13 años a profundizar sus conexiones con la Tierra, sus habilidades, capacidades y su sentido inherente de admiración y asombro.

Proximamente….
Águilas Doradas (edades 13-16)

Empezando en el invierno 22 o primavera 2023. ¿Estás interesada(o)? Déjanos saber aquí

Contacto:

Iliana Madrigal-Hooper, Directora de Comunicaciones

iliana@friendsofthepetalumariver.org

(707) 763-7756

Green Heron Nature Camp 2022

This exciting nature awareness program connects children to the Petaluma River Watershed through hands-on learning and exploration. Activities for camp include naturalist games, primitive skills, canoeing, crafts, bird watching, identifying wild edibles and fresh farm food crafting. We will explore the River by boat experiencing the hidden treasures of the River.

We had an amazing summer in 2022 and can’t wait to see you all again next summer!

GREEN HERON NATURE CAMP – Winter Edition

Join Friends for a winter session of our popular summer camp, exploring the changing seasons on the land. Activities include paddling, earth skill-building, hiking, cooking, nature-inspired games and crafts. We welcome youth ages 6-12 years old.

Price: $350

Dates: Jan. 2nd – Jan. 6th

Times: 9am – 3pm

Locations: Steamer Landing Park and Open Field Farm

REGISTER HERE

Contact Shelly for more information: shelly@friendsofthepetalumariver.org

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**THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR OPENING DATE.**

EVERY SUNDAY 10AM-1PM*

Sunday’s Boating at the Barn program is entering its third year shepherded by stellar volunteer Eve O’Rouke. Eve and crew are at the David Yearsley River Heritage Center every Sunday from 10am to 1pm checking out boats to the community. Our growing fleet includes rowboats, canoes, kayaks and a sailboat, all of which can be checked out for free by the public after a short safety demonstration. Come explore the Petaluma River and Watershed for yourself!

WATERSHED CLASSROOM

IMG_4164Friends of the Petaluma River believes that educators are our community’s most important resource. By teaching Petaluma’s youth, our teachers are guiding future generations of Petalumans whose decisions will determine the health and vitality of our wetlands and other natural resources.

Friends of the Petaluma River is committed to supporting Petaluma educators and the implementation of curriculum that focuses on our community’s most important natural resource, the Petaluma River and Watershed. Participating educators will receive a $500 stipend to use to design and implement their new curriculum.

To date over 3000 students from 13 different schools have learned about the Petaluma Watershed through this program. Visit our website, watershedclassroom.org to learn more about current projects, teacher resources or to sign up to participate.

Contact Stephanie Bastianon at (707) 763-7756 or stephanie@FriendsofthePetalumaRiver.org for more information.

ADOPT-A-CREEK

Want to support ongoing stewardship of the Petaluma Watershed? Adopt a creek! Businesses, schools/classrooms,  community groups and individuals that want to make a difference in their community creeks, can directly benefit a local creek. With support from Friends, Adopters help remove trash and monitor conditions in their Creek. Adopters will be recognized at the creek site, on the Friends’ website and through social media marketing. Commitments are a year in length. Creek sections are approximately 1 – .5 mile in length.

Sign up today to adopt a creek and we’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your team’s needs. Be a part of the solution to River pollution – Adopt a creek!

There are 3 ways to participate:

  • Sponsor a Creek – sponsors fund cleanup activities at their creek and receive recognition for their support at the creek, on Friends’ website and through our social media channels
  • Adopter – adopters volunteer in groups to provide cleanup, restoration, and monitoring at their creek site. Adopters are also recognized on our website and at the creek.
  • Sponsor/Adopter – fund a creek site and volunteer to steward it!

RIVER FRIENDLY BUSINESS

417513_311148592267085_946952769_nDoes your business want to help protect and conserve the Petaluma River? The Petaluma River isn’t only a place to recreate and enjoy nature, it is also a working River. It was estimated by the Petaluma Downtown Association that the Petaluma River brings over 1.3 million to the local economy annually. We want to give local businesses the opportunity to tell their customers that they support a healthy and vital Petaluma River.

Our River Friendly Business program has two tracks, one for small businesses and one for larger businesses (those with over 25 employees). Download information for small businesses HERE or large businesses HERE.

Our dual marketing strategy will let  your customers and our supporters know that your business is committed to celebrating and conserving the local environment.

Sign your business up today by clicking HERE

Call (707) 763-7756 or email stephanie@friendsofthepetalumariver.org for more information.