Love gardening but short on space? Discover how to grow vibrant native plants in containers! Perfect for apartment dwellers, beginners, and anyone interested in making a lasting connection with plants. Join the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, California Flora Nursery, and Ag + Open Space for a fun, hands-on, in-person workshop.

Santa Rosa residents, do you have good-conditioned furniture, clothes, or small appliances that you have been meaning to get rid of? Were you interested in looking for some free home items? Or do you want to learn some furniture repair tips? Come to the Santa Rosa Reuse Bazaar on September 26, at Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds!  Drop-off times are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free Shopping times are 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ready to turn your front yard into a water-wise native habitat garden? Join Daily Acts, in partnership with the City of Petaluma, to gain the knowledge and confidence to design a beautiful landscape that supports local pollinators, provides habitat, conserves water (and looks great doing it). This event is an extension of the City of Petaluma’s Mulch Madness Program, which provides eligible Petaluma residents with FREE sheet mulching materials/delivery and the opportunity to receive free plants if participants complete all requirements including attending this workshop. Petaluma residents are encouraged to check the program requirements and apply. While participation in the Mulch Madness program is…

Join Master Gardener April Lynch for a virtual walk amongst the Northern California native oaks. Follow her footsteps through chaparral, woodlands, and forests for up close and personal lessons featuring our magnificent native oak trees and shrubs. Learn about the family tree, view microscopic oak flowers, and discover the amazing variety of acorns, leaves and more in this colorful presentation. The high-definition collection of photographs that she took over a 17-year period is arranged in a meaningful, artistic fashion for your education and enjoyment. April will discuss the role the oak plays as a keystone species. A keystone species is an…

Sonoma Water’s Water Year Update: Water Year Wrap-up webinar offers a concise look at the past water year’s rainfall, current reservoir conditions and what they mean for water supply and flood protection. The presentation will look at how Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma are performing, how the Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations program is shaping real-time decisions and what to expect going into the next water year with a very strong El Niño. Register for the webinar at https://scwa-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RAcUjP8hRtKBjXjMyWF2JA. Speakers: • Rebecca Hermosillo, Chair, Sonoma Water Board of Directors • Jeanine Jones, Consultant, Sonoma Water • Nick Malasavage, Chief, Operations and Readiness Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…

Sonoma Ecology Center’s annual Harvest Festival is a joyful, family-friendly gathering that brings our community together in one of Sonoma’s most beloved green spaces. The Harvest Festival is held at Sonoma Garden Park, a community garden and public oasis just a few minutes from downtown Sonoma, stewarded by Sonoma Ecology Center. The festival features a full day of local music, hands-on workshops, kid-friendly activities and farm games, delicious local food and beverages, a pickle-making competition, and immersive nature experiences for all ages. Come connect with neighbors, experience the magic of autumn at the park, and support the ongoing care of…

Does your current irrigation system exceed 90% efficiency getting water to the root zones of your plants? This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray, or waste. Learn how a garden water meter can be a useful tool to help understand your plants’ water requirements. This informal presentation will have plenty of time for questions and answers. This is an in-person event. Registration is encouraged. 

Fire & Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop with Jennifer Roberts of the Resilient Landscapes Coalition  Fire-wise Design: Best practices & Defensible Space Water-Wise Design: Swales, Rain Tanks, & Rain gardens Native & Climate Appropriate Plant Selection Landscaping Design and Maintenance Whether you’re looking to: comply with state/county fire regulations protect where you live garden with less water learn about native plants better utilize rain and stormwater build habitat .….this workshop can help!

Join to celebrate fall and what is happening in the neighborhood along Windsor Creek! Talk about Windsor Creek’s place in the Russian River Watershed Identify native and non-native plants along the creek, and share restoration stories Get an update on the broom removal project started in fall of 2025, see the project areas and look for any changes

Get your hands dirty for a good cause—volunteer in the native plant garden and help pollinators thrive. Snacks provided! Help the Laguna de Santa Rosa 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—there’s always something rewarding to do! 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…

Discover native plants, explore the grounds, and experience art, community, and conservation at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation annual fall open house! Join for a festive, free autumn celebration at the Laguna Environmental Center. Take a guided walk through the native plant demonstration garden at 11:00am or 12:00pm, explore the beautiful grounds, and visit Spirit of My Homeland, a new exhibit in Heron Hall featuring the work of artist Gloria Armstrong. The exhibit celebrates cultural connection, family, and place through artwork rooted in lived experience and local landscapes. As part of the day’s festivities, the Milo Baker Chapter of the…

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 event will also feature a Halloween Costume & Decor Swap! Spooky Season is around the corner – bring…