EDUCATION
Partnered with local educators to create TK – 10th grade curriculum based on the Petaluma Watershed
Connected hundreds of youth to nature during our award-winning Green Heron Nature Camp and after school Flickers program
Engaged over 100 high school and middle school students in water-saving advocacy through our Watershed Classroom PSA Video Award
CELEBRATION
Promoted sustainable and regenerative agriculture through our Transhumance Festival
Celebrated the Petaluma River at the free Rivertown Roundup event
CONSERVATION
Removed 11,228 lbs. of trash with our Petaluma River Cleanups
Advocated for the preservation of the Upper Petaluma River Corridor
Secured funding for an Adopt-A-Creek program to protect neighborhood streams
Created over 400 volunteer opportunities in support of our local environment
RECREATION & ACCESS
Secured $200k to rebuild the Steamer Landing Park Dock
Facilitated paddling trips for hundreds of youth
Spearheading planning for an Upper Petaluma River Parkway to provide recreation, river access and preservation to the Corona Reach
Advocated for smart growth that preserves River access and open spaces
FRIENDS by the Numbers
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