News & Events
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Feb. 20, 2026Petaluma Community Center
Irrigation Training
North Coast Chapter of the California Landscape Contractor’s Association
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Feb. 21, 2026Santa Rosa Creek
Santa Rosa Creek Cleanup
City of Santa Rosa and Russian Riverkeeper
10:00 am - 12:00 pm -
Mar. 14, 2026Petaluma Regional Library
Finding and Fixing Leaks – Water Conservation Tabling
City of Petaluma
10:00 am - 3:00 pm -
Feb. 28, 2026Petaluma Community Center
Right Plant, Right Place Workshop
City of Petaluma and Daily Acts
10:00 am - 11:30 am -
Feb. 03, 2026Turf’s Up! Event for Landscape Pros, Agencies and HOAs to Explore New Turf Rules
Join the Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) and and Russian River-Friendly Landscaping (RRFL) for their free Turf's…
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Mar. 07, 2026Milt Brandt Visitor Center & Congressman Don Clausen Fish Hatchery
Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival
Sonoma Water
10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
May. 16, 2026
Sanitation (Wastewater) Public Tour
Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District
10:00 am - 11:30 am -
May. 02, 2026
Sanitation (Wastewater) Public Tour
Russian River County Sanitation District
10:00 am - 11:30 am -
Apr. 11, 2026
Water Distribution Public Tour
Sonoma Water
9:00 am - 11:30 am -
Apr. 19, 2026Huerta Gymnasium
Windsor Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
Reuse Alliance
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm -
Mar. 29, 2026The Cotati Room at Cotati City Hall
Cotati Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
Reuse Alliance
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm -
Dec. 29, 2025Winter 2025 Newsletter
Irrigation Training
Feb. 20, 2026 | 9:30 am-2:00 pm
North Coast Chapter of the California Landscape Contractor’s Association
Learn how to increase irrigation efficiency through irrigation design and sprinkler selection in this class intended for landscapers, distributors, or public employees who work in the landscape industry. You’ll also earn QWEL CEUs by attending! The event costs $65 for CLCA members and $80 for non-members. Lunch will be included.
registerSanta Rosa Creek Cleanup
Feb. 21, 2026 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
City of Santa Rosa and Russian Riverkeeper
Help keep this Russian River tributary clean year-round! This monthly cleanup is a great way to give back to nature, connect with fellow volunteers, and protect our watershed from litter and pollution. It is recommended to wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves and a hat if sunny. Please bring a water bottle and any other personal items you might need for a 2 hour cleanup. All supplies provided—gloves, trash grabbers, and bags. Just bring your enthusiasm! Meet at the corner of Orange and Hazel Street at Olive Park
more info registerFinding and Fixing Leaks – Water Conservation Tabling
Mar. 14, 2026 | 10:00 am-3:00 pm
City of Petaluma
Drop by the Petaluma Library, March 14th from 10am-3pm for FREE water saving devices including showerheads, hose nozzles, faucet aerators, and toilet leak detection tabs. Learn tips for how to find and fix common household leaks. The City will also provide information about the water conservation rebate and incentive programs available to City of Petaluma Water Customers.
registerRight Plant, Right Place Workshop
Feb. 28, 2026 | 10:00 am-11:30 am
City of Petaluma and Daily Acts
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…
more info registerTurf’s Up! Event for Landscape Pros, Agencies and HOAs to Explore New Turf Rules
Join the Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) and and Russian River-Friendly Landscaping (RRFL) for their free Turf's Up! event focusing on tree care and lawn conversion in a new regulatory landscape. This 8th Biennial Russian River Friendly landscape event will bring together landscape professionals, contractors, property managers, HOAs, and public agencies to examine California’s new nonfunctional turf irrigation regulations under AB 1572. California law AB 1572 bans irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water for HOA, commercial, industrial, institutional, and public properties. This program will equip attendees with the tools and knowledge to thrive in a changing environment. Participants will also learn how…
more infoLake Sonoma Steelhead Festival
Mar. 07, 2026 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Sonoma Water
Watch the mighty steelhead leap up the fish ladder, then dive into a day of fun with music, food, and activities. It’s a wild day out for the whole family and entry is completely free!
more infoSanitation (Wastewater) Public Tour
May. 16, 2026 | 10:00 am-11:30 am
Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how wastewater is collected, cleaned, and reused. This tour includes a visit to the onsite lab, where millions of live microorganisms are monitored daily to help protect waterways and public health. The tour is free but requires pre-registration. If you pre-register, you will be notified with additional details and directions closer to your selected tour date.
registerSanitation (Wastewater) Public Tour
May. 02, 2026 | 10:00 am-11:30 am
Russian River County Sanitation District
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how wastewater is collected, cleaned, and reused. This tour includes a visit to the onsite lab, where millions of live microorganisms are monitored daily to help protect waterways and public health. The tour is free but requires pre-registration. If you pre-register, you will be notified with additional details and directions closer to your selected tour date.
registerWater Distribution Public Tour
Apr. 11, 2026 | 9:00 am-11:30 am
Sonoma Water
Do you know where your drinking water comes from? Travel with Sonoma Water to see the pumps, pipelines and treatment facilities that deliver fresh drinking water across our region. This tour is free but requires pre-registration. If you pre-register, you will be notified with additional details and directions closer to your selected tour date.
registerWindsor Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
Apr. 19, 2026 | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Reuse Alliance
Do you have a small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to a Repair Fair hosted by Reuse Alliance! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair many types of 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!) Alternatively, does fixing things sound like a fun way to spend a…
more infoCotati Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
Mar. 29, 2026 | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Reuse Alliance
Do you have a small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to a Repair Fair hosted by Reuse Alliance! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair many types of 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!) Alternatively, does fixing things sound like a fun way to spend a…
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