Friends of the Petaluma River

08/20/2026

We had a great time at the annual picnic by the Petaluma Blacks for Community Development this past weekend. We collected some great feedback on what people would like in an open space park along the upper Petaluma River. Check out more about Friends’ efforts to permanently protect the upper River at PetalumaRiver.org.

08/19/2026

Friends’ Sunset Fandango, featuring live music with Spike Sikes and a family-style dinner by Paella del Reyes, is next Saturday, Aug. 29. Get your tickets today at FOPR.org!
Proceeds support Friends’ Watershed Classroom program, teaching over 800 students each year about the Petaluma Watershed, and scholarships for underserved youth to attend nature camp on the River. Enjoy a night out on the River and help create the next generation of River stewards!

08/03/2026

Campers getting ready to go on the Petaluma River at the Green Heron Nature Camp.

07/31/2026

Get your tickets today to the annual Sunset Fandango Gala fundraising to keep environmental education alive in our public schools. This last school year, our Watershed Classroom program served over 800 students, getting them outside connecting to and learning about the Petaluma Watershed. The impact has been huge with students gaining an understanding of how they are interconnected with their local environment. Help us continue to grow this work next school year. Get your tickets at https://www.fopr.org

07/23/2026

https://www.petalumavoice.org/rivertown-festival-on-hold/
Missing Rivertown Revival this year? Check out the latest with this one-of-kind Friends’ event.

Organizers of beloved local festival usually held in late July are taking a year off

07/20/2026

You know it’s going to be a good day at camp when the farm dog joins in opening circle.

04/29/2026

Join in helping keep the Petaluma River clean this Saturday, May 2nd.
We’ll meet at Steamer Landing Park at 9am for snacks, supplies and a safety talk before heading to locations throughout town.
Then return at noon for a BBQ with a raffle and live music by the Amity Janes.

Register at https://fopr.org/all-events/spring-petaluma-river-cleanup-2026

04/24/2026

Join Friends for the annual Spring Petaluma River Cleanup next Saturday, May 2nd at Steamer Landing Park. Event starts at 9am with a bbq for volunteers at noon. Come be a part of the solution for river pollution!
Register at https://fopr.org/all-events/spring-petaluma-river-cleanup-2026

04/23/2026

The new Petaluma Voice put together a good article summarizing efforts to protect the town's marshland as sea level rise forecasts predict this area to be under water by the second half of the century.

A bold vision for the future of Petaluma’s most popular river park

04/10/2026

The sheep are coming to Steamer Landing Park, rain or shine tomorrow. We have a fun morning planned with Foxes in the Henhouse, food and hot drinks and lots of fun activities for all ages.
Come watch the sheep head down East D street and then join in the fun.