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Cotati Creek Critters vision is to see Cotati’s reach of the Laguna de Santa Rosa become a green corridor of habitat for native and migratory birds, pond turtles, frogs, butterflies and dragonflies, as well as an urban greenway with its walkways and bicycle path.
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Next Creek Stewardship Day:
Sunday, November 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
join us!
*please read our updated Creek Stewardship day guidelines*
Monday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. "
In step with European colonization in California, natural creeks in the Cotati-Rohnert Park area were radically altered, wetlands drained, and meandering creeks were straightened for agricultural and urban development.
Keenan Foster will present Sonoma County Water Agency's new approach to balancing the human need for flood protection with environmental needs for quality habitats.
More event details...
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Cotati Creek Critters mission is to:
- Enhance natural habitat for native species without compromising flood control;
- Organize Creek Stewardship Days to plant native trees, shrubs, and understory plants and to remove invasive species;
- Encourage an appreciation of Cotati's creeks and creekside (riparian) vegetation;
- Raise awareness that Cotati's creeks are part of the larger Laguna de Santa Rosa and Russian River watersheds;
- Enjoy this beautiful natural resource with our families, neighbors and the community.
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Please join us for Creek Stewardship days, held twice a month from October to April/May. From Fall 2008 we’ll be focusing on planting an understory of native grasses, sedges, rushes and forbs beneath previously planted trees and shrubs. Creek Stewardship Days may involve work in the nursery, maintenance and care of existing plants, and other supportive tasks as needed.
Specific groups of over 15 people are encouraged to organize special group workdays, at mutually convenient times. Cotati Creek Critters can offer a presentation on the history, background, and purpose of its projects, to any interested group or class. Please contact the Outreach Coordinator for further information. |
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CCC runs the Inside/Outside Nature Education series, a program of community educational events featuring local experts. These include “inside” presentations in fall and winter, and “outside” guided walks and bicycle rides in spring and summer. The series is complemented by a monthly column in the local newspaper, the Community Voice. See Press & Media to read past articles.
CCC’s Stewardship Coordinator is Wade Belew.
The Outreach Coordinator is Jenny Blaker.
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