From the Classroom

What is a Watershed Classroom Teacher?

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What is a Watershed Classroom Teacher?

A Watershed Classroom teacher is supported with funds, field trips, materials, and resources, as they incorporate the local environment into their curriculum and classroom. 

When Eric Backman, Principal at Casa Grande and board member of Friends of the Petaluma River, first envisioned the program he very much wanted it to be teacher driven. Teachers know their strengths and what they do best; they know how they best build curriculum, modify it and adjust to fit their current students; and they know how to best facilitate a rich learning environment. 

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7 Tips for Exceptional Watershed Curriculum

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7 Tips for Exceptional Watershed Curriculum

It is getting to be my favorite time of year! No, not the holidays. It’s time for new Watershed Classroom proposals!

With the application deadline coming up on November 27th, many environmentally minded Petaluma educators are working hard to pull together their projects. While the Watershed Classroom is designed to make outdoor, place based education more accessible, we know the application process itself can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for first year applicants.

We compiled a list of advice for teachers who may be having a hard time knowing where to start!

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1st Annual Watershed Classroom Showcase

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1st Annual Watershed Classroom Showcase

Community members, educators, and students gathered in the multipurpose room at Petaluma High School on Wednesday May 11 to witness and celebrate a successful year of watershed education. Seats were packed and despite a few minor technical difficulties, the Friends of the Petaluma River’s 1st Annual Watershed Classroom Showcase was a great success!

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