Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network

The Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network runs three times a year—spring, summer, and fall—and each cohort is its own adventure.

The spring and fall sessions run for seven weeks, while the summer session is a fast‑paced five‑week experience, all held on Saturdays to make participation accessible.

Open to teens and adults (15+), each cohort blends in‑person learning days, one immersive watershed field trip, and at‑home or online activities that let you explore the cohort's theme at your own pace.

The Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN) returns in Fall 2026 with an exciting new focus on Urban Heat Islands through our Heat Island Learning Team. This hands-on learning experience will explore how extreme heat impacts daily life across our neighborhoods and throughout the city, while empowering participants to become part of the solution.

Throughout the program, every participant develops their own individual community project—an opportunity to apply what you've learned and make a meaningful impact in the Walnut Creek watershed. You'll design your project, receive support and guidance along the way, and present it at the end of the program to graduate and receive a $400 stipend.