loading movie...
Make new friends...

How many friends does a creek need? All it can get! Meet the nice people behind Kids on the Creek animations and sounds. These friends really care!

Wild Sound Stories

Fish Out of Water and Hero's Journey are written, produced, & scored by Wild Sound Stories' creator, Gina Farr.  Discover more adventures in the world of natural sound at WildSoundStories.com

 

VISIT THIS FRIEND!

Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed

The animation Fish Out of Water was made possible by these very special "Friends". They are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization protecting, improving, and educating about the remaining natural ecosystems of the urbanized creeks and wetlands of the Ross Valley.  They help other creek friends in other areas, too!

 

VISIT THIS FRIEND!

North Bay Watershed Association

Sixteen regional and local public agencies are solving watershed problems and promoting stewardship of our watershed resources in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. Our mission is to facilitate partnerships across political boundaries that promote stewardship of the North Bay watershed resources.

 

VISIT THIS FRIEND! 

 

MCSTOPP

Here is a wonderful public education resource about watersheds, water quality, and preventing water pollution. Lots of good info on the site, links, and a free Creek Care Booklet.

 

VISIT THIS FRIEND!

Fish & Wildlife Commission

Promoting restoration, sustainability, management and education programs of the fish and wildlife resources in Marin County through small grants.

Marin County Stormwater Pollution Project (MCSTOPP)

Marin County Fish & Wildlife Commission

NorthBay Watershed Association

Kids are creative!
Recorded on safari...!

  • ​ ON SAFARI:  "Fingers UP! "

  • ​ ON SAFARI:  "Can I hold the mic?"

  • ​ ON SAFARI: "Recording Water"

  • ​ ON SAFARI:  "Jogger & Dog Run By"

  • ​ ON SAFARI:  "Was that a goose?"

Kids on Wild Sound Safari!
Kids care about creeks!

Hear about ways to care for your backyard creek from kids who love them. (Recorded on Wild Sound Safari) Kids care!

Kids are smart!
Use less water. The water you use in your house means less water for habitat that wildlife depends on. Plant native plants. Natives provide natural food and shelter for animals -and save water, too. Help your neighbor. Learn what the creeks and wildlife near you need to be safe & healthy. Be a silent sleuth. Creeks are home to special animals who need calm and quiet to survive. Teach others. Share what you've learned. Be a *best friend* to creeks and wildlife everywhere!

 

How many ways can you love a creek? Here are five easy ways to make a difference.  Kids are smart!

Celebrate community with the animals who call our urban creeks home.  Mouse over any little box below to discover a  haiku.  Kids are poetic!

  • PODCAST: "Down Creek Dogs"

  • PODCAST: "Up Creek Cougars"

  • PODCAST: "Up Creek Steelhead

    Trout"

  • PODCAST: "Down Creek Deer"

Bubbles are in streams behind the bubbles are trout Trout tumble around Water plunges down tumbling over big logs on to small fish eggs Bubble, bubble, splash! A trout jumps out of the stream. The splash gets me wet. – Daphne, 4th grade
As a young salmon Swimming up the stream to spawn They die once again – Pierce, 4th grade
Snow melt from mountain peaks causes rushing of water to flow to the sea – Jackson, 4th grade
I am a little fish; water gushes and makes a bubble curtain When I swim by a rock, I hide under it and see all the bubbles – Walker, 4th grade
That fish is jumping then retreats to the cold depths rainfall is coming Baby fish coming bubble curtain traps some fry Hey! Don't fry the fry! Salmon stays in lakes insects and plankton eating Aw, it's winter now! – Henry, 4th grade
Seagoing salmon fly by me towards the sea like bolts of lightning Water gurgling over rocks and fallen logs towards the sea Anadromous fish swim across the shallow pond seeking the deep sea – Elise, 4th grade
The challenge: Take a wild sound safari to a local creek. Pretend you're a silent sleuth as you listen to sounds all around you. What do you notice? Fish can hear what's inside and outside of the water. What might a fish hear on your creek? Here's a microphone. Record it! If you were a fish, what would you most fear? What would make you happy? What can you tell other children about caring for creeks and wildlife?
Kids On The Creek! Kids teaching kids about creeks through story and sound