"Learn to recognize animal tracks and signs, nests and burrows! We will open our senses to details of animal presence and interactions in the environment. Join us as we venture into the world of our local animal inhabitants of beautiful Pomo Canyon!" Details: 2023 Animal Track and Sign at Pomo Canyon September 1 | Stewards […]

"Join us for Wild Words Book Club. Cozy up with a good book as we explore the magical world of nature through literature. The book club will meet virtually once a month to discuss the reading. "The Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship" explores the themes of survival, friendship, loss and the interconnectedness of the […]

"Sonoma Garden Park’s 2023 full Harvest Markets are on Saturdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, starting from April 22, 2023. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We will be selling products such as fresh produce, eggs from free-range chickens, honey, and olive […]

"In December of 2021, hundreds of LandPaths’ volunteers planted 4400 redwood saplings at our Rancho Mark West Preserve. The dry season has settled in and the redwood saplings need to be watered. Much of this must be done by hand. That’s where you come in! Please join us for a morning and early afternoon watering […]

"Specially designed for those who love to learn, hike and be in nature. A combination of exploring beauty ranch and hiking to London Lake. Each household or individual will receive a Discovery worksheet to write their answers along the journey.  “Quest’ ions/activities like:  How many pig apartments are there at the pig palace?   Touch a […]

"Join Sugarloaf docent Dana Glei for a ~2.3-mile hike (~300’ elevation change) aimed at beginner birders. We will begin by talking about tools for identifying birds (e.g., bird ID books, binoculars, Merlin app) and tracking your sightings (eBird app). Throughout the hike, we will give you pointers for identifying particular species by sight, sound, flight pattern, […]

"Join LandPaths and our partner at Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a free, self-guided adventure at Rancho Mark West. The first Sunday of the month, Rancho Mark West will be open to the public. Explore the trails that meander through a redwood forest, trek across open hillsides with views of oaks, madrones, and doug firs, and picnic along the pristine Mark West Creek […]

"Come to the park for a peaceful hike through the woods! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2-mile hike with 400-ft elevation gain, you will learn about Sugarloaf Park, its plants, animals, and history. Free event, RSVP required. Meet outside the Visitor Center." Details: Family Hike […]

"Enjoy leisurely walks with friendly, older adults on the first Tuesday of each month. Explore plant and animal life, swap stories as you stroll and enjoy a gentle 2-mile saunter along some of the county’s most accessible and beautiful trails. Join us at Coastal Prairie trail as we check out the unique habitats found along […]

"Come to Garden Party and join Farmer Emily in maintaining our thriving edible garden! Through hands-on science and art activities, you will learn more about sustainable gardening practices you can use beyond our walls in your own home garden. You could even harvest something for your next meal!" Details: Garden Party! - Children's Museum of […]

"Picture M.F.K. Fisher writing this note from her desk in the modest home she lived in located on the 500-acre Bouverie Preserve in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County. Fisher treasured her two-room ‘palazzino,’ which features a simple design, her signature Chinese red walls, built-in bookcases, which held approximately 6,000 books and arched porches that look west […]

"Where: With its magnificent native grasslands, pure madrone stands, redwood fairy rings, and perennial springs, Riddell Preserve is a 400-acre wonderland above Dry Creek Valley in Healdsburg. LandPaths has stewarded the land since 2007 when it was donated by Kay and Bob Riddell. Riddell Preserve is located on the original homeland of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of […]

"Join us Saturday, September 9th for a volunteer workday. Roll up your sleeves and get in touch with the land the old fashioned way: by engaging in land stewardship! It’s a great way to demonstrate your love of this place. Here’s what you can expect on volunteer workdays: an awesome community, a moderate hike or walk […]

"The Hiking for Fitness Series is back! Join us for the Beginner Hiking for Fitness program, where the leaders will guide you on a series of 8 weekly hikes with the challenge increasing each week. Before the first hike, the leader will discuss proper shoes, hydration, incorporating hiking poles, proper pacing, etc. The group’s final […]

"Sonoma Garden Park’s 2023 full Harvest Markets are on Saturdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, starting from April 22, 2023. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We will be selling products such as fresh produce, eggs from free-range chickens, honey, and olive […]

"Let's paddle! Calling all seniors to explore Spring Lake's aquatic ecosystem by kayak. We’ll enjoy a peacefully paced paddle around the lake, taking time to socialize while out on the water. Kayaks, paddles, safety gear and instruction provided. The cost is $25 for Sonoma County residents and $27 for out-of-county attendees. For more information, contact […]

"Interested in developing new skills as an outdoor educator, or nature enthusiast? Join Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods for a two-part series of The Art of Interpretation, by David Berman. All levels of experience are welcomed and encouraged to learn more! The Art of Interpretation series is a unique opportunity to learn from a […]

"Come to Garden Party and join Farmer Emily in maintaining our thriving edible garden! Through hands-on science and art activities, you will learn more about sustainable gardening practices you can use beyond our walls in your own home garden. You could even harvest something for your next meal!" Details: Garden Party! - Children's Museum of […]

"Level up your day by kayaking confidently on Spring Lake! Learn how to handle your paddle, turn and become comfortable on the water while enjoying the scenery Spring Lake has to offer. All ability levels and ages 7 and above are welcome. The cost is $25 for Sonoma County residents and $27 for out-of-county attendees. […]

"Volunteers play a crucial role at keeping Sugarloaf Ridge State Park open and accessible to all! Help Sugarloaf with trail restoration work by coming to our every-other-Thursday Volunteer Trail Crew. Activities include bridge and step construction, installing signs, clearing, lifting, carrying, and hiking. Bring gloves, hat, and water that you can carry hands-free (i.e. bring […]

"Eager to enjoy the outdoors with your little one(s)? For children ages 3-7 and their families. Engage in exploratory walks in the park, hands-on learning, nature-based activities, and unique crafts to take home. The cost is $10 per family in Sonoma County and $12 for out-of-county attendees (up to four people per family). For more […]

"Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods invites you to Yoga Under the Redwoods, with Cathy Johnson. Cathy is a Registered Yoga Teacher, who has completed a 500-hour training with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500). Cathy will be leading the group in a gentle, all-levels yoga session, with meditation, at the beautiful Redwood Forest Amphitheater, within Armstrong […]

"Every 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm we welcome existing and new volunteers for a fun morning of work and community building at Sonoma Garden Park. Depending on the season activities include prepping fields, planting, harvesting, weeding, pruning trees and prepping produce for the seasonal Saturday Harvest market. Join us […]

"This year we have partnered with the City of Santa Rosa for Creek Week 2023! We will be going outside and learning how to elevate our outdoor experiences with Nature Journaling! This workshop is perfect for all nature enthusiasts! No experience is necessary. During this 3 mile hike you will learn basic techniques for capturing plants, […]

"Come explore the wildness. Meet one of our newest parklands that was acquired by Sonoma County Ag + Open Space and transferred to Regional Parks. Calabazas Creek has a fascinating history and boasts beautiful vistas, creek-side treasures and a challenging hike. Park staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and point out the […]

"Since Bill and Dave's retirement, Parks staff and volunteers are following in their footsteps by continuing to offer the style of adventurous hikes the duo made famous. Join us to check out favorite trails and parks, preview new parklands, learn about the local ecosystem and enjoy a day out in nature. Helen Putnam has always […]

"Interested in developing new skills as an outdoor educator, or nature enthusiast? Join Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods for a two-part series of The Art of Interpretation, by David Berman. All levels of experience are welcomed and encouraged to learn more! The Art of Interpretation series is a unique opportunity to learn from a […]

"Have you ever wondered how a sea star eats? How many different types of sea urchins live along our Sonoma coastline? Learn about the diversity of the rocky shoreline in this family friendly, hands-on presentation while you sit and gaze at the beautiful Pacific Ocean from the Doran Beach amphitheater. For more information, contact Ellie […]

"Join the bird banders at Point Blue’s Palomarin Field station as we approach peak fall migration season in the Coastal North Bay. We’ll be chatting about the newest wave of migrant songbirds to be moving through the area, telling viewers about our upcoming Bird-a-thon efforts and how they can support us, and hoping for a […]

"Come to Garden Party and join Farmer Emily in maintaining our thriving edible garden! Through hands-on science and art activities, you will learn more about sustainable gardening practices you can use beyond our walls in your own home garden. You could even harvest something for your next meal!" Details: Garden Party! - Children's Museum of […]

"Level up your day by kayaking confidently on Spring Lake! Learn how to handle your paddle, turn and become comfortable on the water while enjoying the scenery Spring Lake has to offer. All ability levels and ages 7 and above are welcome. The cost is $25 for Sonoma County residents and $27 for out-of-county attendees. […]

"Learn all about Snowy Plover life and conservation with Point Blue Scientists and learn tips to draw them in the field. Join John Muir Laws and special guest Kriss Neuman, Principal Ecologist in the Pacific Coast and Central Valley Group at Point Blue, who has worked to protect Snowy Plovers since 1996. All ages and […]

"Picture M.F.K. Fisher writing this note from her desk in the modest home she lived in located on the 500-acre Bouverie Preserve in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County. Fisher treasured her two-room ‘palazzino,’ which features a simple design, her signature Chinese red walls, built-in bookcases, which held approximately 6,000 books and arched porches that look west […]

"Have you ever been in a regional park after sundown? This is a fun opportunity to come and experience being in the park after sundown on the autumnal equinox. You'll learn which animals come out, and what happens to the forest as the light diminishes. Come honor autumn as summer falls behind. For more information […]

"You're warmly invited to lend a hand at the Grove of Old Trees! This 48-acre redwood grove in west Sonoma County is protected forever. A flourishing habitat that's beneficial for plant, animal, and human communities, your stewardship action is crucial to tending the land for a healthy, thriving Grove. Trails are crucial to safe access […]

"Healdsburg Open Space Preserve is 150 acres of wetlands and oak woodlands, birds and other wild creatures, rocky serpentine chaparral, and open grasslands on easy-to-moderate hiking trails. It's owned by the City of Healdsburg. Enjoy beautiful views of Fitch Mountain, the Russian River, and the Mayacamas Mountains. Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve is located on […]

"Join Regional Parks as we celebrate California Coastal Clean Up Day at Maxwell Farms Regional Park. This is a chance for everyone in our state to volunteer to clean up trash from our waterways and shorelines. Every piece of litter plucked from the environment can no longer harm the many inhabits of our oceans, rivers […]

"Join Regional Parks as we celebrate California Coastal Clean Up Day at Doran Beach. This is a chance for everyone in our state to volunteer to clean up trash from our waterways and shorelines. Every piece of litter plucked from the environment can no longer harm the many inhabits of our oceans, rivers and creeks. […]

"Sponsored by the Sonoma County Parks Foundations, tickets are on sale now: $8 per dog for Regional Parks members and $15 per dog for non-members. Celebrate Spring Lake’s 50th anniversary and buy a season pass “dog tag” for $50 to access all Water Bark dates. For more information and to buy tickets, visit https://www.sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/water-bark.html. New this […]

"Sponsored by the Sonoma County Parks Foundations, tickets are on sale now: $8 per dog for Regional Parks members and $15 per dog for non-members. Celebrate Spring Lake’s 50th anniversary and buy a season pass “dog tag” for $50 to access all Water Bark dates. For more information and to buy tickets, visit https://www.sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/water-bark.html. New this […]

"The practice of Forest Therapy has been shown to improve health and well-being. Have you heard about Shinrin-yoku or Forest bathing? Here is an opportunity to take a walk and experience the practice for yourself. Learn techniques to maximize the health benefits and stress reducing qualities of this walking practice. Shinrin-yoku originated in Japan and […]

"Join Forestree Collective, Regenerative Forest Solutions, Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward program, and Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District for this series highlighting forest management planning, ecological forest stewardship and its connection to watershed health, on-the-ground practice and tool demonstrations, prescribed burning, regional milling infrastructure, and more. Each series date will engage participants in stewardship strategies […]

"Enjoy leisurely bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wednesday of the month. These outings are designed especially for older adults to enjoy nature, each other’s company and the unique avian friends found at each park. Oak woodlands offer a diverse habitat for a wide variety of birds in Ragle Ranch Regional […]

"Enjoy leisurely bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wednesday of the month. These outings are designed especially for older adults to enjoy nature, each other’s company and the unique avian friends found at each park. Oak woodlands offer a diverse habitat for a wide variety of birds in Ragle Ranch Regional […]

"Come to Garden Party and join Farmer Emily in maintaining our thriving edible garden! Through hands-on science and art activities, you will learn more about sustainable gardening practices you can use beyond our walls in your own home garden. You could even harvest something for your next meal!" Details: Garden Party! - Children's Museum of […]

"Volunteers play a crucial role at keeping Sugarloaf Ridge State Park open and accessible to all! Help Sugarloaf with trail restoration work by coming to our every-other-Thursday Volunteer Trail Crew. Activities include bridge and step construction, installing signs, clearing, lifting, carrying, and hiking. Bring gloves, hat, and water that you can carry hands-free (i.e. bring […]

"Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods invites you to Yoga Under the Redwoods, with Cathy Johnson. Cathy is a Registered Yoga Teacher, who has completed a 500-hour training with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500). Cathy will be leading the group in a gentle, all-levels yoga session, with meditation, at the beautiful Redwood Forest Amphitheater, within Armstrong […]

"Paddle Spring Lake under the light of the full moon in a kayak when the park is normally closed to patrons. Paddles, kayaks and life jackets will be provided. Bring a water bottle, water-proof bag to carry any essential items and wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting wet. The cost is $35 for […]