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La Tercera School Landscape Transformation PROJECT DESCRIPTION Daily Acts, through the Climate Resilience Schools Program, facilitated a landscape transformation at La Tercera STEM Elementary School in Petaluma. This K-6 grade school campus consisted mostly of lawn, blacktop, playgrounds, and some mature shade trees within the campus' central courtyard. In preparation for this [...]

La Tercera Park Landscape Transformation PROJECT DESCRIPTION In December of 2024, Daily Acts staff and volunteers transformed 12,160 square feet of lawn at La Tercera Park into a water-wise pollinator paradise. Located on the east side of Petaluma, this park now has a beautiful garden that uses 90% less water per year, [...]

Burgundy Plum Prunus salicina "Burgundy" The Burgundy Plum Tree, also known as Prunus salicina, is a deciduous, self fertile tree that is easily grown in full sun and well-drained soils. This variety grows about10-15 feet tall and wide. It's fragrant blooms arrive in Spring and it's sweet, mild [...]

On June 15, 2024, the heart of the Roseland community in Santa Rosa buzzed with excitement as Daily Acts partnered with Bayer Farm to host the "Water-wise Insect Investigation" event. This bilingual program, presented in both English and Spanish, was designed to engage kids and families in the wonders of water-wise gardening and the [...]

The Petaluma residents who received this landscape makeover had an outdated, water intensive lawn and a yard prone to flooding. They were ready for a transformation that would solve those problems and be more climate resilient as well as beautiful. Daily Acts created a landscape design that included sheet mulching, native and drought tolerant [...]

This was our first installation for our Climate Resilient Schools Program, expanding our Land Resilience Partnership Program by supporting water conservation projects at four local schools in Petaluma. Water conservation measures such as rainwater tanks, turf conversion and efficient irrigation were installed at the schools, along with the planting of native trees to reduce [...]

At Miwok Park, Daily Acts completed its first public water-wise landscape installation through the Petaluma River Watershed Land Resilience Partnership. Prior to this project, this frequently trafficked park had little shade, major flooding, and expansive lawn. Through our partnership with the City of Petaluma Parks, ReLeaf Petaluma, Sonoma Resource Conservation District, ReBuilding Together and [...]

Bush Anemone Carpenteria Californica Bush Anemone, or Carpenteria californica, is an attractive evergreen shrub with glossy dark green and narrow leaves. It is a rare California native plant with abundant bright white and yellow flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. They have a pleasant fragrance [...]

Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium Feverfew, or Tanacetum parthenium, is a perennial flowering plant in the daisy family native to Eurasia. It grows well in full sun and many people grow it to help prevent insects in the garden. It is also used by some to create topical ointments. [...]

Asian Pear Pyrus pyrifolia The Asian Pear, also known as Nashi Pear or Apple Pear, is a crisp and juicy fruit prized for its unique texture and sweet flavor. Originating in East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea, this pear variety has become popular worldwide for its refreshing [...]