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| Formation | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Type | Parent organization is a registered non-profit[1] |
| Purpose | Wildlife habitat protection |
| Headquarters | Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin |
Membership | Volunteer[2] |
| Leader | Susan Schwartz |
Parent organization | Berkeley Partners for Parks |
| Website | www |
Friends of Five Creeks is a regional community volunteer organization founded in 1996 by Sonja Wadman originally dedicated to the stewardship of creeks in northern Alameda County and western Contra Costa, California, United States.[3][4][5] Education about wildlife and restoration is also a major facet of the FFC's mission.[6][7]
- ^ "Articles of Incorporation of Berkeley Partners for Parks". 18 October 2007.
Endorsed (1884392) and Filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of California on 18 Mar 1994.
- ^ The Right Shade of Green / We're being invaded by alien species. Kurt True. 29-04-2003. Retrieved 28-01-2011.
- ^ Friends of Five Creeks Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. California Coastal Commission. 2011. 27-01-2011.
- ^ Environmental advocate nurtures a love for nature. Shellah Moody. San Francisco Chronicle. 05-10-2008. Retrieved 27-01-2011.
- ^ "Worldwide Work Party" with Friends of Five Creeks Archived 15 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. El Cerrito Patch. 2011. Retrieved 27-01-2011.
- ^ Creeks. El-Cerrito.org. City of El Cerrito website. 2011. Retrieved 27-01-2011.
- ^ Kauffman, Turk; Puchall, Lauri (May 2006). "Paved Paradise in Berkeley". European Social Ecology Institute. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
In recent years, grassroots groups such as... Friends of Five Creeks are attempting to daylight and restore the local network of creeks and bring back wildlife to the watershed.