Petaluma City Schools is committed to providing all students with high-quality environmental literacy experiences that are integrated with our local environment and enriched through strong partnerships with community organizations. Through collaboration with groups such as Cool Petaluma, Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS), City of Petaluma, Friends of the Petaluma River, Point Blue Conservation Science, Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative, Blue Zones Project Petaluma, Good Grief Network, Recology Sonoma Marin, Fairfield Osborn Preserve, ReLeaf Petaluma, Daily Acts, and others, students engage in hands-on learning that connects classroom instruction to real-world environmental stewardship. Petaluma City Schools prioritizes ensuring that every student graduates environmentally literate and prepared to contribute to a sustainable future.
PCS District Committee Activities & Resources
Inspired and informed by the Climate Action Board Resolution of 2021, PCS hosts monthly meetings including a wide range of stakeholders including community
2023-2024 Meetings & Slide Decks
December 5: Focus on Food Service (Brian Dufour, PCS) & Waste Management (Lisa Moore, Recology)
February 13: Focus on Curriculum (Dr. Fawn Canady, SSU & Kirsten Franklin, PCS)
March 2: Book Study - Teach for Climate Justice" by Tom Roderick
April 22: Earth Day Youth Panel, CAPS Interns
June 4: End-of-Year Reflection & Goal Setting
2024-2025 Meetings & Slide Decks
September 10: Focus on Transportation
October 15: Focus on Mental Health & Climate Anxiety
November 12: Focus on Food & Nutrition, Environmental & Sustainability Education
February 4: Focus on Environmental & Sustainability Education (Part 2)
March 4: Focus on Resolution Development = Connecting the Dots
