We have a lot to celebrate! 🎉
An update from our Executive Director, Trathen Heckman:

Dear Daily Actor,

Twenty-three years ago on May 25th, Daily Acts launched our first program. Since then, we’ve done an incredible amount of transformative work, powered heavily by YOU, our community. Even with all the difficulty right now, there’s so much blooming - in our gardens, our programs, and our community.

Here’s four exciting updates to warm your heart and inspire your daily actions:

1. Expanding our Impact
Over the past year and a half, our team has been working hard installing 64 projects that build water and climate resilience and offer countless other benefits. These efforts are part of the Land Resilience Partnership, a statewide collaborative that is expanding across six regions in California, including Sonoma County. The momentum is growing - we’ll share more soon!

2. Spreading the Word
We’ve also been amplifying our message, models and solutions. Last month, we spoke at the Danish-California Water Dialogues and Permaculture Institute of North America’s national gathering on the power of small groups and climate-resilient landscapes.

3. Local Leadership with National Recognition
For over six years, Daily Acts has been deeply involved in the City of Petaluma’s climate leadership, including helping write the Climate Emergency Framework, supporting the formation of the Climate Commission, and helping catalyze bold climate policy and action. 

This hasn’t gone unnoticed - the City of Petaluma was recently asked to apply for the All-America City Award, recognizing innovation in civic engagement and Daily Acts was asked to help write and submit the City’s application. We’re thrilled to share that the City of Petaluma is a semifinalist! Right now I’m helping organize our presentation team with a group of city and community partners for the national competition at the end of June.

4. HCLTech Americas Climate Grant Competition Winner!!!
We’re excited to share that after five intensive stages of competition, Daily Acts finished in the top three as runner up!!! Building on the incredible work in the City of Petaluma in recent years, this project will connect the dots across numerous city planning frameworks, departments and community partners to support folks most at risk of climate-induced flooding and related issues.

The pilot includes installing green infrastructure projects like rain gardens, community engagement and listening, developing landscape templates, and analyzing the impact of scaling small solutions across a city. With Daily Acts’ and the City of Petaluma’s track record of innovation that spreads to other communities, we are excited for this project and look forward to sharing more!

WOWZA. Spring has sprung and sprung and sprung. None of this would be possible without your support. From digging in gardens to showing up at council meetings, you are the roots of this movement. As we continue to spread inspiration and innovation - locally and beyond - we’re grateful to be growing with you.

Let’s show the world what’s possible when people come together to regenerate and reimagine their communities.

With gratitude,

Trathen Heckman
Daily Acts' Executive Director & Founder

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Thank you, Elodie, for donating to Daily Acts for your birthday! 🧡

Our Board President, Kait Schroeder, shared that her daughter Elodie had her 9th birthday this past weekend. In lieu of gifts, Elodie asked guests to consider making a donation to three Petaluma nonprofits benefitting the environment!

Along with other Earth-loving birthday activities, she had donation boxes set up with kid-friendly descriptions of Daily Acts, Cool Petaluma and ReLeaf Petaluma and kids got to decide how they wanted to direct their donations. 

What a beautiful example of youth leadership and generosity - thank you Elodie for inspiring others and helping the planet! 🌎

Last week’s gathering in Trathen’s garden was pure joy! We had delicious local drinks, good food, live music, and heartfelt stories that reminded us how magical our community truly is. It was a celebration of generosity and the growing impact we’re making together. 

Here’s the fun part: we want you in on it! By joining our Stewardship Circle with a 5-year pledge, you're not just funding climate resilience—you’re fueling connection, hope, and bold, joyful action. This support lets us plan big, dream loud, and do even more for people & planet. Let’s keep the good going—together.

Thank you to our sponsor, Shelton's Natural Foods Market, for their generous support of Daily Acts!

Good Grief Documentary Screening from Cool Petaluma
Thursday, June 5th • 7:00pm - 9:00pm • Petaluma

Integrated Pest Management Hands-on Workshop
Saturday, June 7th • 10:00am - 11:30am •  Santa Rosa

Sebastopol Carbon Conversations with Climate Corps
Wednesday, June 11th • 6:30pm start •  Sebastopol

Medicinal Plant Workshop: St John's Wort at Pepperwood
Wednesday, June 18th • 4:30pm - 7:30pm •  Santa Rosa

Planting Seeds of Self Care with the Botanical Bus
Thursday, June 26th • 10:00am - 11:00am •  Online

Volunteer at the Mark West Ranch Garden with Landpaths
Saturday, June 28th • 9:00am - 1:00pm •  Santa Rosa

Teen Programming- Conservation Council with Sonoma Land Trust
Applications open until June 16th (stipend for participants)