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Ellis Creek Water Plant and Wetlands is a nice natural area to connect with nature. There are several bird ponds that you can loop around, leading to a route of several miles. This area is dog-friendly, provided they are on a leash, and is also an excellent spot for birdwatching. You will also see a great deal of other wildlife as you go, such as rabbits, bullfrogs, geese, swans, and snakes. The area is part of the land run by the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, which works to preserve habitats, focusing on overall biodiversity and birds. The alliance also provides public education and aims to restore and expand the publicly-accessible wetlands and wildlife habitats. The Ellis Creek Wetlands are one of the focuses of the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, as are Alman Marsh and Shollenberger Park.

3890 Cypress Dr, Petaluma, CA, Phone: 707-776-3777

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