Looking for a hands-on way to support Petaluma’s community gardens? Join Daily Acts for their Garden Steward Volunteer Days, where they provide ongoing care for local demonstration gardens while creating meaningful opportunities for community involvement. 🌿 What to ExpectThese are casual, small-group workdays (typically 1–5 volunteers) where they tackle seasonal garden needs. Tasks may include:✔️ Mulching, weeding, planting✔️ Pruning (excluding fruit trees)✔️ Irrigation fixes & garden assessments (staff-led)✔️ Fun projects like plant mapping, signage, or outreach Reach out to Daily Acts by email to emily@dailyacts.org or by phone at (707)789-9664.

The UC Master Gardener Succulent Propagation Team has moved, and they’re celebrating with a free event. Come hear an introductory talk on succulents and discover how these beautiful, drought-tolerant plants can thrive in your Sonoma County garden. You’ll learn the best local varieties, proper soil and water requirements, creative landscape ideas, and how to naturally manage common pests. Browse and purchase succulents from their current inventory (cash or checks only), pick up free compost while supplies last and mingle with fellow succulent enthusiasts and the Master Gardener team.

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair* your items. Please stay with your item while it’s being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself! If you’d like to bring an item to repair, please register the item here. (Pre-registering allows them to prepare for your item!) This is a free public event. *There is no guarantee your item(s) will be repaired, depending on the existing…

COME CHECK OUT THIS YEAR’S SUCCULENT SALE!  • 90+ succulent varieties for sale • 4″ pots priced between $5-$7 plus tax • 1-5 gallon pots and potted arrangements, prices will vary according to size • Propagated by UC Marin Master Gardeners • Get right plant, right place info from MMG experts on hand • Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted Accessible parking is available at the upper parking lot and for loading cars after purchases Proceeds of the Succulent Sale support the demonstration gardens at Falkirk Cultural Center. CONTACT: For more information about this event contact us at FalkirkSucculents@marinmg.org

Restoring Huichica Creek: Flood Protection, Habitat, and Climate Resilience Webinar – Exploring Nature-Based Approaches to Sea Level Rise in Napa Valley Join the Napa RCD for a webinar on the Huichica Creek Restoration Project, a 70-acre effort focused on reducing flood risk, restoring natural habitat, and preparing Napa’s landscape for rising sea levels. This session will offer a clear, accessible look at how climate change—especially stronger storms and higher tides—is already affecting Napa Valley, and why the lower Napa River is a key place to take action now. You’ll learn how wetlands and floodplains can work as natural solutions, helping…

     Register today for this FREE English QWEL certification training course sponsored by Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership and hosted by Marin Water.   The QWEL training will be taught in English and facilitated in-person by one of our highly rated QWEL certified instructors and is available to professionals conducting work in Marin County, Sonoma County, and Bay Area. Space is limited. Registration closes on 05/30/2026 or when class is full. The in-person classes will cover all sections of the QWEL reference manual. This includes topics on: Sustainable landscape design principles, Soil properties and health, Plant water needs, Overhead spray irrigation system audits, Irrigation system troubleshooting and maintenance,…

Get your hands dirty for a good cause—volunteer in the native plant garden and help pollinators thrive. Snacks provided! Help Laguna Environmental Center native plant garden flourish while connecting with community and nature. Volunteers play a vital role in keeping the Laguna Environmental Center beautiful and thriving. Typical tasks include planting, pruning, weeding, and spreading wood chips. The diverse landscape features native wildflowers, grasses, sedges, forbs, and trees, along with special highlights like a living willow tunnel in the Children’s Playscape, a scenic bridge over a swale, a tranquil pond, and an observation deck with sweeping views. No experience is…

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair* your items. Please stay with your item while it’s being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself! If you’d like to bring an item to repair, please register the item here. (Pre-registering allows them to prepare for your item!) This is a free public event. *There is no guarantee your item(s) will be repaired, depending on the existing…

Resilient Landscaping: Gardening in the Defensible Space Zone 4 Part Weekly Series – Part 1 Ellie Insley, Natural Habitat Restoration Landscape Architect and Co-Founder of the Resilient Landscapes Coalition, will be presenting on Framework of Sustainability for Defensible Space and Beyond Discover how you can make your home and the landscape beyond it fire-resilient with a science-based approach including: Enhancing wildlife and pollinator habitat while carrying out Vegetation Management in the Defensible Space & Beyond Protecting soil and mitigating erosion Managing understory species and biomass without increasing fire risk This one hour workshop will have plenty of time for questions!

This home tour offers real estate professionals a chance to learn firsthand what makes a home green and why it matters for buyers/sellers. Join the Bay Area Regional Energy Network on a two-hour green home tour specifically designed for real estate professionals. This tour of a 1950s home in Santa Rosa will provide a firsthand look at a variety of green home features. They will discuss the benefits of these features and how communicating the benefits to buyers and sellers can distinguish your business from your competitors’. Green home features that will be covered in the tour: All-electric home with…

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair!‍ ‍ Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair* your items.  Please stay with your item while it’s being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself! If you’d like to bring an item to repair, please register the item here . (Pre-registering allows them to prepare for your item!) This is a free public event. This event will also include a Clothing Swap.…

Resilient Landscaping: Gardening in the Defensible Space Zone 4 Part Weekly Series – Part 2 Defensible Space Zones and Code Requirements Mimi Enright, Program Manager, UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County and Co-Founder of the Resilient Landscapes Coalition, will be presenting on Defensible Space Zones and Code Requirements. “Our home landscapes matter, and they provide critical ecosystem services. The actions we each take matter in better preparing us for future fires and supporting biodiversity. It can seem daunting to undertake implementing all the recommendations for creating a sustainable defensible space in your home. Try tackling one or…