Friends of the Petaluma River
The Petaluma River is the heart of our community; the link between those that have tended these lands before us and those that will come after.
About
Our mission is to celebrate the Petaluma Watershed through education and stewardship; because every great River needs a true Friend.
Contact
625 2nd Street, Suite 107
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-7756
Meet Our Staff
-
Stephanie Bastianon
Executive Director
stephanie@fopr.org
-
Shelly Spriggs
Program Director
shelly@fopr.org
-
NOW HIRING!
Bilingual Environmental Educator
Click below to apply
Meet Our Board
-
![]()
Kate Brown
Board Member
-
![]()
Tim Choate
Board Member
-
![]()
Sam Dobson
Board Treasurer
-
![]()
Paul Heavenridge
Board Member
-
![]()
Elizabeth Howland
Founder & Board Secretary
-
![]()
Babs Kavanaugh
Board Member
-
![]()
Kallie Kull
Board Chair
-
![]()
Iliana Madrigal
Board Member
-
![]()
Maxene Spellman
Board Vice Chair
-
![]()
David Stirrat
Board Member
-
![]()
Richard Thornton
Board Member
Meet Our Advisory Board
-
![]()
Andy Rodgers
Board Member
-
![]()
Andrew Packard
Board Member
Our Goals
To cultivate sustainable stewardship of the Petaluma Watershed.
To prevent harmful impacts on the River and its wetlands, including the impact of climate change and sea level rise.
To foster a River Heritage Center as a community resource for all to highlight the history, culture and habitat of the Petaluma River.
To promote access to the Petaluma River and Marsh for all community members to experience its beauty for themselves.
To act with integrity, equity and inclusion in all programs, events and activities.
Join Our Team
Friends is looking for people to join our leadership and camp teams.
Bilingual Environmental Educator
Friends is looking for an energetic person to join our team to support environmental education in the classroom and the field. The ideal candidate will have some experience leading youth in an outdoor setting, a joy for nature, and fluency in Spanish. This is available as a full- or part-time position.
Green Heron Nature Camp Mentor
Friends is hiring mentors to support our summer camp operations. Mentors lead activities, games, and crafts at summer camp while supporting participating youth and their families. Prior experience with youth or in nature is helpful but not required.
