Water and Energy Education Newsletter

January 2020

Hello Teachers,  Happy New Year! As we head into 2020, we want to share a few highlights from our fall programming and remind you of the water and energy educational opportunities you can still sign up for as you move into the second half of the school year.

Oh, So Many Otters! Last fall, we were fortunate to have observed the North American river otter during several of our 5 th grade field trips to the Russian River. Students delighted in seeing otters in their natural habitat doing what they do best; hunting, swimming, basking in the sun, and generally enjoying life with a companion or two, or four!

NEW EXHIBIT! Recently, our education center at the Russian River received a new addition to help us teach the public about the dynamic system that delivers water to our homes every day. We are excited to share this with our visiting 5 th graders and the general public in future public tours. Stay informed of future events by liking our Facebook page @sonomawater.

Do you teach TK/K, 3 rd , 4 th or 6 th grade? We still have space in our classroom programs.

Sign Up For One of Our FREE Classroom Programs

Do you have students interested in art or video production? If so, sign up for one of our student contests

Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) Video Contest for High School Students

 Poster Contest for Elementary School Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6

2020 Water Awareness Calendars are here!

Congratulations to all of our student winners whose artwork was featured in this year's calendar. We hope their messages will inspire and remind all of us to take steps in 2020 to conserve and protect our water!

Mark your new 2020 Water Awareness Calendar and head up to Lake Sonoma for a day celebrating the remarkable migration of one of our local salmonid species. Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival Saturday, February 8 th Stop by our booth where we will have our microscopes out for children of all ages to get a close look at the fascinating macroinvertebrates that inhabit our local creeks.