Our aquatic environments need your help! Program Location: Riverfront Regional Park Meeting Place: Redwood Grove Group Picnic Area Whether lake or ocean, aquatic environments teem with life. They can also become repositories for trash and be overrun by invasive species that threaten that life. Remove trash, and possibly invasive species, to keep our shoreline and aquatic ecosystem healthy for native species. Snacks, refreshments and additional support of Regional Parks’ volunteer programs generously provided by Sonoma County Parks Foundation: https://www.sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/. Registration required. Recommended that participants dress in layers, wear comfortable, closed toe hiking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Parking…

Our aquatic environments need your help! Program Location: Steelhead Beach Regional Park Meeting Place: Parking Lot Whether lake or ocean, aquatic environments teem with life. They can also become repositories for trash and be overrun by invasive species that threaten that life. Remove trash, and possibly invasive species, to keep our shoreline and aquatic ecosystem healthy for native species. Snacks, refreshments and additional support of Regional Parks’ volunteer programs generously provided by Sonoma County Parks Foundation: https://www.sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/. Registration required. Recommended that participants dress in layers, wear comfortable, closed toe hiking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Parking fees are…

Eco-Wise Workshop Series 2026 Topic: Stormwater protection and natural disaster preparation Location: Rohnert Park Community Center, Meeting Room #2, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park Presenters: City of Rohnert Park Public Works, Sonoma Water Description: Learn how to live in harmony with the natural elements that shape our lives. Where does water go when it leaves our homes, yards, and streets, and why is it important? How can you be better prepared for natural disasters such as storms, wildfires, and earthquakes? Join us and find out!

Eco-Wise Workshop Series 2026 Topic: Strategies for greening your business Location: Cotati Council Chambers, 201 W. Sierra Avenue, Cotati Presenters: Oliver’s Markets, County of Sonoma Energy and Sustainability Division, Rohnert Park and Cotati Chambers of Commerce Description: Increase both the environmental sustainability and bottom line of your business with tips from the pros! Green business champion, Oliver’s Markets, shares their best practices. Find out how you can become a Certified Green Business, and hear about the local business landscape with the Cotati and Rohnert Park Chambers of Commerce.

Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community Age Group: Adult In this workshop, participants will learn how to strategically select native plants and arrange them so their landscapes will have color all year long.

The Resilient Landscapes Coalition is hosting a free, bilingual Four Part Webinar Series on creating firewise landscapes in the Defensible Space Zone, while at the same time enhancing biodiversity and wildlife habitat, and conserving resources. Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area, which can slow or halt the progress of fire and protect your home. “The threats we face today—climate change, loss of biodiversity, drought, and wildfires—are daunting, but I believe in the power of collective action. My goal is to help people see that they are not powerless in the face of these challenges.…

Resilient Landscaping: Gardening in the Defensible Space Zone 4 Part Weekly Series Part 4 – Landscape Maintenance in the Defensible Space Zone Jennifer Roberts, Community Education Specialist & Landscape Designer, UCCE Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County & Native Habitats Landscape Design will be presenting Landscape Maintenance in the Defensible Space Zone. “The threats we face today—climate change, loss of biodiversity, drought, and wildfires—are daunting, but I believe in the power of collective action. My goal is to help people see that they are not powerless in the face of these challenges. Through education about resilient landscaping, I aim to…

Resilient Landscaping: Gardening in the Defensible Space Zone 4 Part Weekly Series Part 3 – Fire-Wise Design Within the Defensible Space Zone April Owens, Owner Pollinate Collective by April Owens Design, LLC, Executive Director, Habitat Corridor Project; Horticulture Chairperson, Board Secretary, California Native Plant Society, will be presenting on Firewise Design within the Defensible Space Zone. Topics will include: Recommendations for firewise landscape design in the 0-5’, 5-30’, and 30-100’ defensible space zones, with specific suggestions within each zone. Different kinds of hardscapes and mulches and their benefits and challenges. Discussion of California native plants and their arrangement for a more…

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…

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!

Program: Composting, the mystery of gardening! Learn how to compost using kitchen and table scraps, dry and moist plant material to create nutrient-rich organic matter. Compost will improve your soil and plants, while at the same time reducing the waste in our landfills. Speaker: Joan Irwin has been a UC Master Gardener since 2003. She presents frequently on composting, organic gardening and community gardens. She learned to love gardening from her grandmother in Michigan and has gardened in the Bay Area for 40 years. Joan has degrees from the University of Michigan and UC Berkeley. Cost: FREE Sponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and…