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
CONNECTING CHILDREN AGES 6 – 12 WITH THE OUTDOORS
Thank you for voting the Green Heron Nature Camp PETALUMA’s 2020 PEOPLE’S CHOICE FOR SUMMER CAMPS!!!!!!
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 keep our camp sizes small so we can focus on each individual camper and ensure the best possible experience and connection with the Petaluma River. We currently have a 4:1 ratio of campers to staff.
During COVID-19 we are following all CDC and County health and safety guidelines. Camp will take place in 3 cohorts in order to keep groups small. The Coyote and Steelhead Cohorts will follow a similar weekly flow except the Steelhead Cohort will spend an additional day on the water.
The River Otters Cohort is for youth 9-13 years old and will include an optional overnight on Thursday night. This group will spend more time on the water, build more advanced nature skills and take a deeper look at the plants and animals found in the Petaluma Watershed.
For more information please contact Stephanie Bastianon at [email protected], or call (707) 763-7756.
GHNC CAMP DETAILS:
Cost: Coyote & Steelhead Cohorts $275/wk | River Otters Cohort $350/wk
Camp takes place at Steamer Landing Park, Open Field Farms and the Petaluma Marina.
Monday through Friday 9:00AM – 3:00PM
SUMMER 2021 DATES
WEEK 1 – June 7 – 11 – Click a link below to register for a cohort
Coyote Cohort*| Steelhead Cohort*
WEEK 2 – June 14-18 – Click a link below to register for a cohort
Coyote Cohort* | Steelhead Cohort* | River Otters Cohort*
WEEK 3 – June 21-25 – Click a link below to register for a cohort
Coyote Cohort* | Steelhead Cohort* | River Otters Cohort*
WEEK 4 – June 28-July 2 – Click a link below to register for a cohort
Coyote Cohort* | Steelhead Cohort* | River Otters Cohort*
WEEK 5 – July 5-9 – Click a link below to register for a cohort
Coyote Cohort* | Steelhead Cohort*
WEEK 6 – July 12-16 – Click a link below to register for a cohort
Coyote Cohort* | Steelhead Cohort* | River Otters Cohort*
WEEK 7 – July 19-23 – Click a link below to register for a cohort
Coyote Cohort | Steelhead Cohort* | River Otters Cohort
WEEK 8 – July 26-30 – Click a link below to register for a cohort
Coyote Cohort* | Steelhead Cohort* | River Otters Cohort
WEEK 9 – August 2-6 – Click a link below to register for a cohort
Coyote Cohort | Steelhead Cohort
* This symbol means the cohort is full. Please sign up on our waitlist and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
CAMPAMENTO DE NATURALEZA DE GARZA VERDE
CONECTANDO A LOS NIÑOS DE 6 A 12 AÑOS CON EL EXTERIOR
¡Gracias por votar la ELECCIÓN DE LAS PERSONAS 2020 PARA LOS CAMPAMENTOS DE VERANO del Green Heron Nature Camp PETALUMA!
Este emocionante programa de concienciación sobre la naturaleza conecta a los niños con la cuenca del río Petaluma mediante el aprendizaje y la exploración prácticos. Las actividades para el campamento incluyen juegos naturalistas, habilidades primitivas, piragüismo, manualidades, observación de aves, identificación de comestibles silvestres y elaboración de alimentos agrícolas frescos. Exploraremos el río en bote experimentando los tesoros escondidos del río.
Mantenemos el tamaño de nuestros campamentos pequeños para poder concentrarnos en cada campista individual y garantizar la mejor experiencia y conexión posibles con el río Petaluma. Actualmente tenemos una proporción de campistas por personal de 4: 1.
Durante COVID-19 seguimos todas las pautas de salud y seguridad de los CDC y del condado. El campamento se llevará a cabo en 3 escuadrones para mantener los grupos pequeños. Los escuadrones Coyote y Trucha Cabeza de Acero seguirán un flujo semanal similar, excepto que el escuadrón de Trucha Cabeza de Acero pasará un día adicional en el agua.
El escuadrón de nutrias de río es para jóvenes de 9 a 13 años e incluirá una noche opcional el jueves por la noche. Este grupo pasará más tiempo en el agua, desarrollará habilidades naturales más avanzadas y observará más a fondo las plantas y animales que se encuentran en la Cuenca de Petaluma.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Stephanie Bastianon al correo electrónico: [email protected], o llame al (707) 763-7756.
DETALLES DEL CAMPAMENTO GHNC:
Costo: Escuadrón Coyote y Trucha Cabeza de Acero $ 275 / semana | Grupo de nutrias de río $ 350 / semana
El campamento se lleva a cabo en Steamer Landing Park, Open Field Farms y Petaluma Marina.
Lunes a Viernes 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
* Este símbolo significa que el grupo o escuadrón está lleno. Regístrese en nuestra lista de espera y nos comunicaremos con usted si hay un lugar disponible.
FECHAS VERANO DEL 2021
SEMANA 1, del 7 al 11 de junio – Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para registrarse para un grupo
Escuadrón Coyote * | Escuadrón Trucha Cabeza de Acero *
SEMANA 2, del 14 al 18 de junio – Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para registrarse para un grupo
Escuadrón Coyote * | Escuadrón Trucha Cabeza de Acero * | Grupo de nutrias de río *
SEMANA 3, del 21 al 25 de junio – Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para registrarse para un grupo
Escuadrón Coyote * | Escuadrón Trucha Cabeza de Acero * | Grupo de nutrias de río *
SEMANA 4, del 28 de junio al 2 de julio – Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para registrarse para un grupo
Escuadrón Coyote * | Escuadrón Trucha Cabeza de Acero * | Grupo de nutrias de río *
SEMANA 5, del 5 al 9 de julio – Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para registrarse para un grupo
Escuadrón Coyote* | Escuadrón Trucha Cabeza de Acero*
SEMANA 6, del 12 al 16 de julio – Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para registrarse para un grupo
Escuadrón Coyote * | Escuadrón Trucha Cabeza de Acero * | Grupo de nutrias de río *
SEMANA 7, del 19 al 23 de julio – Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para registrarse para un grupo
Escuadrón Coyote | Escuadrón Trucha Cabeza de Acero* | Grupo de nutrias de río
SEMANA 8, del 26 al 30 de julio – Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para registrarse para un grupo
Escuadrón Coyote* | Escuadrón Trucha Cabeza de Acero* | Grupo de nutrias de río
SEMANA 9, del 2 al 6 de agosto – Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para registrarse para un grupo
Escuadrón Coyote | Escuadrón Trucha Cabeza de Acero
* Este símbolo significa que el grupo está lleno. Regístrese en nuestra lista de espera y nos comunicaremos con usted si hay un lugar disponible.
TEENS IN NATURE
Golden Eagles –
Nature mentoring program for youth ages 14-17, which features a three-day/two-night camp out. Golden Eagles builds and fosters a connection to nature as youth grow into their teen years. Throughout our camp out, teens develop nature skills while exploring local environments, growing their sense of self and forming a deeper awareness of the natural world. Campers develop their interpersonal skills, critical thinking abilities and their love for and knowledge of their local environment. For more information, please contact Stephanie at [email protected]
GHNC CAMP DETAILS:
Tuition: $300/wk
Dates: July 13th – 15th
Camp meets in the morning at the David Yearsley River Heritage Center @ Steamer Landing Park.
Monday – Friday at 9:00am – Wednesday at 3pm.
B
OATING AT THE BARN
**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!
*Please check the tides before going to the barn. Due to the lack of dredging in the River, when the tide is beneath 2ft, we cannot go out.
Current closures include:
March 29, April 12, April. 26, May. 10, May. 24, June 7, June 21
Days with amended hours due to tides:
March 15, 10 – 12
June 28, 9:30 – 12:30
Friends’ Flickers
AN AFTER-SCHOOL NATURE CONNECTION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 6-10 YEARS OLD
Friends’ Flickers gets young students outside, learning about and exploring nature through a place-based, play-focused after school program. Through standards-based lessons, hands-on activities, games, crafts and of course time in boats on the Petaluma River, youth gain a great connection with and understanding of their local environment.
Program Details:
6 weeks of instruction | 2 days a week
Monday/Tuesday 3:30pm – 5:30pm | Cost: $275.00 per session
Thursday/Friday 2:30pm – 5:00pm | Cost: $300.00 per session
Location: Steamer Landing Park, 6 Copeland Street, Petaluma
SPRING SESSION
Session 1 – April 5 – May 14 – Click the links below to register for a Cohort
A Cohort – Monday & Tuesday (Apr. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 and May 3, 4, 10, 11) REGISTER FOR COHORT A
B Cohort – Thursday & Friday (Apr. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and May 6, 7, 13, 14) REGISTER FOR COHORT B
*This program is taking place in accordance with county public health regulations regarding COVID-19. Youth will be in cohorts of 12 with 2 educators. Health screenings will take place before each day of program and youth will need to wear a face covering when not social distancing.
YOUTH NATURE IMMERSION PROGRAMS
WATERSHED CLASSROOM
Friends 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 [email protected] 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!