DONATE TODAY TO KEEP OUR PROGRAMMING GOING IN 2021
CONSERVATION
Removed 7,822 lbs. of trash with our Petaluma River Cleanups
Cleared 17 creeks and waterways of trash and debris
Eradicated invasive plants in riparian areas to support native habitat
Created volunteer conservation opportunities for hundreds
Planted dozens of native trees, shrubs and grasses
RECREATION & ACCESS
Worked with local and national leaders to get the Petaluma River dredged in 2020
Provided paddling experiences for hundreds of youth and adults
Brought together watershed stakeholders to increase access and conservation
Advocated for smart growth that preserves River access and open spaces
EDUCATION
Brought hands-on, outdoor, project-based learning to over 400 students
Connected hundreds of campers to nature during our award-winning Green Heron Nature Camp
Supported water quality with our student Watershed PSA Video Award, which received over 150 submissions
Engaged dozens of youth with in-person environmental education through our after school program Flickers
CELEBRATION
Celebrated the Petaluma River through our free Living Room Live concert series
Hosted a live performance of ‘Wind in the Willows’ Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Built community around the River with our virtual Silver Screen Fandango Gala
Promoted local, sustainable agriculture with a virtual production of Transhumance
FRIENDS by the Numbers
Where does your donation go? Friends works to keep
our overhead costs low so the majority of your donation can support our programming in the Watershed.