The Forum convened on July 13 at the San Pablo Community Center  to learn about environmental education, especially the creek and watershed education programs that are essential for engaging young people. Representatives of three successful non-profits described their programs.

KIDS for the BAY: Mandi Billinge,  Executive Director – Link to presentation

Friends of Wagner Ranch Nature Area:  Toris Jaeger, OUSD District Naturalist; Kathy Barrett, Director

The Watershed Project: Liza Dadiomov, Program Manager – Link to presentation

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After the presentations we visited nearby Davis Park and the Wildcat Creek restoration, the setting for The Watershed Project’s “Riparian Lab”. Amanda Booth (City of San Pablo Clean Water Program), Liza Dadiomov (The Watershed Project), and Rich Walking (Restoration Design Group) led a short tour.