Sunday, May 4, 12:00-4:00 PM
Petaluma Community Center at Lucchesi Park
Cool Petaluma, in partnership with the City of Petaluma and Petaluma City Schools, welcome you all to our fourth annual Expo, plus so much more we’re naming it Future Fest!
This time, we are taking over the entire Petaluma Community Center at Lucchesi Park for a family-friendly afternoon of climate action through community building.
RSVP HERE to win door prizes!
Sign Up to Volunteer Here!
Cool ways to get to the event
A BIG THANK YOU to our event sponsors! With special thanks to our Super Duper Cool Sponsors - Healthy Petaluma, Ongaro & Sons, and Local Plumbing!
Future Fest includes:
Cool Petaluma’s 4th annual Expo
EV and E-bike Demos
Student Showcase
Panel Discussions
Short films
Kids crafts
Food trucks
Why RSVP?
It really helps us plan to know about how many people are showing up. :)
It enters you in a drawing for valuable door prizes! We'll be drawing 10 winners at 9 AM on the day of the event and will have the names onsite with a first come, first served pick of the prizes.
Cool Petaluma’s 4th Annual Local Resource EXPO!
Who will be there this year?
Experts from a wide range of backgrounds will be there to provide information, answer questions, and inspire action in all of our five topic areas. Petaluma City Schools will showcase the amazing work of student-led climate action programs and projects.
Climate-related resource organizations:
We have limited space available, so apply today to have a table at the event.
City of Petaluma - Stop by our booth to talk with us about how Petaluma prepares for emergencies! We will be offering disaster preparedness information and a Petaluma specific questionnaire on neighborhood disaster response.
Emergency Prep Help - Prepares seniors for natural disasters and other emergencies.
Fire Safe Sonoma - Fire Safe Sonoma promotes wildfire preparedness through "Ready Set Go!", wildfire behavior education, community Firewise organizing, and programs like D-space rebates and FREE tool trailer rentals. By reducing wildfire risk, we can help prevent catastrophic fires—keeping carbon out of the air and supporting healthier, natural landscapes across Sonoma County.
Agricultural Community Events Farmers’ Markets - Agricultural Community Farmers' Markets is dedicated to championing local agriculture. Our mission is to elevate local artisans, farmers and producers while supporting the diverse communities that embrace them.
Recology Sonoma Marin - The Recology mission represents a fundamental shift from traditional waste management to resource recovery. We seek to eliminate waste by developing and discovering sustainable resource recovery practices that can be implemented globally.
Refill Mercantile - We help everyday folks ditch single-use plastic by providing refills for home and body with good ingredients and none of the waste.
Reuse Alliance - We prevent resources from becoming waste by advocating for and supporting reuse practices that recirculate materials in our communities. An economy focused on reuse reduces greenhouse gas emissions, increases stable employment, enhances local community resilience, and reduces negative health impacts.
Golden Gate Electric Vehicle Association - We encourage drivers to choose electric vehicles. Why? Electric vehicles are fun to drive, cost less, offer better performance, provide superior handling, help solve the climate crisis, and don’t require a trip to the gas station!
Nice - Electrify your car for less than buying an EV! Our vision for making EVs accessible comes to life through standardized, repeatable gas-to-electric conversion processes. This approach allows for rapid scaling to meet the urgent need for widespread EV adoption.
North Bay Electric Auto Association - We educate and advocate for the rapid adoption of electric vehicles to increase local control on energy, manufacturing and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Petaluma Motor Wheel - We are a local, family owned shop that sells, services and rents e-bikes for all types of riding and budget preferences.
Petaluma Transit - Petaluma Transit offers 100% fare-free transportation, including fixed-route buses, paratransit for riders with mobility or cognitive challenges, and LumaGo on-demand service. By providing accessible, eco-friendly alternatives, we help reduce traffic congestion and emissions, making it easier to choose sustainable, car-free travel.
Redwood Bike Share - We maintain the region's public bikeshare network in 7 cities throughout Sonoma and Marin counties, encouraging people to use active transportation in place of car trips.
Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) - SCTA/RCPA acts as the countywide transportation and climate planning and funding agency and performs a variety of important functions such as advocacy, project management, planning, finance, grant administration, and research.
County of Sonoma Energy and Sustainability Division - Providing community resources to making building improvements related to energy efficiency, electrification, and resilience.
Electrify My Home - Promotes clean energy by replacing gas appliances with efficient electric solutions like heat pumps and induction cooktops. Our services reduce emissions, improve air quality, and enhance energy efficiency, while our contractor training and education help drive the transition to a sustainable, all-electric future.
Harvest Thermal - Sustainable homes for a livable future.
John Owens Services, Inc. - Serving Marin & Sonoma Counties since 1986, we specialize in helping homeowners move from natural gas equipment to more ecologically sound space heating heat pumps and heat pump water heaters.
Local Plumbing - Helping home owners convert from natural gas to electric with both system installations and technical assistance to help navigate the rebate application process.
Ongaro and Sons - Your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and solar experts. Let’s talk whole home electrification!
Simply Solar - Provides California residents access to clean, renewable energy generation right on their home or property. With custom system designs and battery storage support, we help people create a solar + storage system that fits their needs and budget.
SolarCraft - North Bay's Leading Solar provider for 40 years, SolarCraft specializes in solar energy, battery storage and heating & air conditioning solutions, helping our customers reduce costs, protect the environment and enhance comfort.
City of Petaluma - Environmental Services - Promoting pollution prevention in the sewer collection systems and in the environment.
City of Petaluma - Water Resources & Conservation - We are a one-stop shop for your water use and conservation questions!
ReLeaf Petaluma - Our focus is on planting native trees and shrubs to restore natural habitat in our town and foster wildlife connectivity, expand the urban forest in public spaces, increase the aesthetic quality of life in our community, and combat our high levels of air pollution and local heat islands.
Sonoma County Master Gardeners Garden Sense Program - We are dedicated to helping home gardeners in Sonoma County. Our free on-site visits provide science-based information and ideas to residential property owners to help them get started towards a more sustainable home landscape.
LUMA Front Yard Farming - We educate clients on how to use regenerative gardening practices in their own gardens. We provide landscaping and garden coaching, design, and education. By following the cycles of nature we can solve the climate crisis!
The Water Folk - We install residential and commercial rainwater harvesting systems and greywater systems, as well as water conscious landscaping. We believe ecological water management is a key to reversing climate change.
Blue Zones Project Petaluma - Our mission is to inspire and empower everyone to live healthier, happier, longer lives. We promote natural movement, enhance food systems, stimulate connection, and foster community belonging.
Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) - CAPS partners with school districts to provide project-based learning that prepares students for green jobs by helping to mitigate climate change in their community.
Good Grief Network - Good Grief Network (GGN) is a peer-to-peer support organization serving individuals and communities experiencing eco-distress and collective trauma from social and ecological injustices.
Petaluma Regional Library - Your public library embodies a shared ownership model for books, information, and other materials, and we strive to create community through discovery, culture, and connection. With our new e-BiblioBike we will bring books and children's storytimes to parks all over town, emissions free!
Petaluma Urban Chat - An education and advocacy organization focused on housing to meet community needs, transportation options to reduce car dependency, city finances that are self-sustaining, and climate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate impacts.
Petaluma City Schools
Student Showcase
This year, Future Fest will feature a wide range of Petaluma City Schools classrooms and programs featuring student voice and work in the areas of outdoor and garden education, climate and environmental education, sustainability and conservation, and more!
Featured projects will also present detailed connections to ONE of Petaluma's Climate Action Plan focus areas selected for the Festival, including Rethink Consumption, Transform Transportation, and Restore Nature!
Students will present data on:
What is happening now in your school or program for this area?
What goals or plans are there for the future for this area?
In an ideal world, what creative and innovative solutions could your school or program use to support this area?
Get to Future Fest the Cool Way!
Join us in making Future Fest & Expo 2025 a true celebration of sustainability—take alternative transit to the event!
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Our very own Mayor McDonnell will lead a bike train leaving Walnut Park at 11:30AM (Sunday, May 4th) and crossing town on the Lynch Creek Trail to get to The Community Center at Lucchesi Park.
There will be 10 rental bikes available to rent at Walnut Park on a first come first serve basis. In order to rent a bike, you must be 18+ and have your own helmet. Discount codes will be offered through Redwood Bike Share (more info below!)
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Redwood Bike Share has partnered with Cool Petaluma to offer discount codes for FREE rides to and from the Future Fest Event on May 4th - from any location!
Use the code FUTUREFEST25 for 2 rides of up to 45 minutes each ( a roundtrip experience! )
User must download the app to use the e-bikes
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Petaluma Transit offers convenient fixed-route buses, paratransit, and the FREE LumaGo service to get you there easily.
Fixed-Route Bus: Several bus routes serve the event location at Petaluma Community Center (320 N McDowell Blvd). Routes 2, 11, and 33 will get you to the event.
Paratransit: Riders with disabilities can book a ride to the event. Visit Petaluma Transit’s Paratransit page for details on how to apply and book a ride.
LumaGo (FREE Microtransit): Enjoy an easy, on-demand ride to Future Fest! Download the LumaGo app or visit LumaGo Info to book your free trip.
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A great option for those coming from surrounding cities. Take a look at their website for Sunday train schedules.
BIG THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
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Event Partner and the Coolest Sponsor
We are committed to achieving greenhouse gas carbon neutrality for the City of Petaluma by 2030. We are proud to be working with our community in acting decisively, joining and inspiring others, and initiating a movement to rehabilitate ecological balance, restore economic stability, and achieve our goal of carbon neutrality in our city.
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Super Duper Cool Sponsor
Ongaro & Sons is a family-owned business in its fourth generation of operation. We consistently deliver the highest level of service and value in our industry, ensuring stability for our valued customers. Our friendly team offers heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and solar installation services for the North Bay area.
Our 100% guarantee ensures your complete satisfaction. Contact Ongaro & Sons today at 707.908.8025 if you have any questions about our home services and how we can best serve you.
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Super Duper Cool Sponsor
At Local Plumbing, we can help you explore the benefits of using heat pumps for hot water heating and underfloor radiant heating. Our team of experts can help you select the right system for your needs and guide you through the rebate application process to ensure that you receive all the available incentives.
Overall, heat pumps are an excellent option for homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills and environmental impact.
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Super Duper Cool Sponsor
At Healthy Petaluma, we are advocates for the health and well-being of everyone in southern Sonoma County, working to make Sonoma County a place where everyone has access to equitable health and wellness services. We're dedicated to improving the health of our community through program funding, targeted initiatives, direct services, and our extensive relationships with other organizations.
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Cool Sponsor
Recology Sonoma Marin is committed to Waste Zero and prioritizes making the highest and best use of all materials. We are doing our part to maximize resource recovery, decrease our greenhouse gas emissions, and support thriving local ecosystems.
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Cool Sponsor
John Owens Services specializes in helping homeowners move from natural gas equipment to more ecologically sound space heating heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. Serving Marin & Sonoma Counties since 1986, we also offer a full range of quality plumbing, heating and cooling services.
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Cool Sponsor
Powered by innovative thinking, SCP was formed to provide a choice beyond the for-profit, investor-owned utility (PG&E) and a customer-owned public utility. Today, SCP is a model for community choice programs throughout California. By providing higher percentages of renewable energy that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, our customers are helping to solve the climate crisis at the local level.
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Cool Sponsor
True to its mission as a community bank, Summit State Bank is dedicated to serving and giving back to our customers and community by delivering the best service and solutions available.Through our Nonprofit Partner Program, we have contributed $6.5 million to local nonprofits since 2009.
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Cool Sponsor
Our vision for making EVs accessible comes to life through standardized, repeatable gas-to-electric conversion processes. This approach allows for rapid scaling to meet the urgent need for widespread EV adoption. We're creating unique EVs that are both meaningful and sustainable.
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Cool Sponsor
Since 1984, SolarCraft has helped Sonoma, Napa and Marin homeowners and businesses save millions on PG&E bills while achieving energy independence. We specialize in solar energy, battery storage and heating & air conditioning solutions, helping our customers reduce costs, protect the environment and enhance comfort. As a 100% Employee-Owned and Operated business, we take pride in building a brighter, cleaner and more sustainable future for our community.