Group Photo Shoot at Shollenberger Park

 

Friends of Shollenberger

LET’S STAND Together

Group Photo Shoot at Shollenberger Park

SAT MAY 4, 2024 6 PM


We’ve been working since 2008 to stop Dutra Asphalt Materials from building an industrial factory on the banks of the 

Petaluma River, across from Shollenberger Park. In 2009 we gathered at the park to celebrate this effort and Scott Hess, 

local photographer, took a picture of the community group working to stop the approval of the Dutra Asphalt factory on 

the opposite banks of the Petaluma River. (See saveshollenberger.com for the history of our efforts.)


Let's keep up the fight by joining together for a NEW Friends of Shollenberger group photo on May 4, 2024! Scott Hess 

will send up his drone to capture a NEW photo of our community, our wetlands and the beautiful expanse of the Petaluma 

River.


Group photo of Shollenberger Park supporters


We'll also use this opportunity to participate in a community PHOTO-IN! Show us what you love about Shollenberger 

Park by bringing your own cameras/phones while out at the park, then submit your favorite photos to Friends Of 

Shollenberger Park and we will share your photos on our Facebook and Instagram pages.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Saturday May 4

MEET at 6 PM at the fishing pier on the river for a group photo


YOU’RE ALL INVITED - BRING YOUR FRIENDS

long time and new supporters

new residents and old timers

children and babies

dogs and their parents

lovers of open space

rowers on the river


We’ll meet at the Fishing Pier at Shollenberger Park. The photo will show the faces of our community, united and energized 

to preserve and protect Shollenberger Park, the Petaluma River and our Wetlands from the Dutra Asphalt factory 

construction and operation.


Map of Shollenberger Park


Friends of Shollenberger is a community group and Special Project of The O.W.L. Foundation, a 501c3. 

We’ve been working since 2008 to stop Dutra Asphalt Materials from building an industrial factory on the banks 

of the river. Shollenberger Park is situated in the largest intact high elevation salt marsh in North America. 

It’s a habitat for both endangered and migratory animals and California native plants.


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Help Save Shollenberger Park

http://www.SaveShollenberger.com/



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