From the Classroom

Native Knowledge in Putnam Park

Native Knowledge in Putnam Park

On a Fall morning earlier this semester, groups of Petaluma High School students in Linda Judah's biology class made their way up into Helen Putnam. Guided by our Program Director and resident naturalist Michelle Sauceda, students collected seeds from native plants like Toyon, Plantain, Coast Live Oak, Flax, and Tarweed and learned about the importance of native plants to a thriving ecosystem. 

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Fall's First Field Trip

Fall's First Field Trip

Monday morning September 26th, 5th grade students in Julie Miereding's Live Oak Charter class arrived in the Steamer Landing parking lot ready for a day of fun and learning in the local outdoors. It was our very first Watershed Classroom field trip of the 2016-2017 school year!

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Water Quality Testing at Carpe Diem and Sonoma Mountain High School

Water Quality Testing at Carpe Diem and Sonoma Mountain High School

Recently, Jessica Dennen’s science classes at Carpe Diem and Sonoma Mountain High School tested their local water. Carpe Diem High School walked down to the Petaluma River at a testing location near Apple Box; while Sonoma Mountain High School walked to Adobe Creek...

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