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Cosmos & Cocoa

Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing, exploration, and cozy treats at Cosmos and Cocoa! This event brings together the wonders of the cosmos with a warm cup of cocoa.Kick off the night with a short, guided hike along a portion our captivating Planet Walk, where you'll encounter scale models of many of ourContinue reading

Swanton Pacific Ranch: Wildfire Resilience for Communities in East Sonoma County

This in-person field workshop hosted by Swanton Pacific Ranch is an opportunity to learn about fuels management, wildfire resilience, and community protection through examples of work by local communities (Saddle Mountain Preserve, Monan’s Rill, and Pepperwood Preserve) within the Mayacamas Range. The program will feature prescribed fire, corridor fuels treatment, and post-fire treatments.

Native Plant Gardening Workshop

Sonoma Garden Park 19996 7th St E, Sonoma, CA, United States

Join Sonoma Ecology Center, in partnership with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space District, Master Gardeners of Sonoma County, and longtime local landscaper and Sonoma Springs Community Hall Executive Director, Seth Dolinsky, at the picturesque Sonoma Garden Park on March 8, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, for a practical, “how-to” workshop on using California native plants in your garden and landscaping. This event will focus on designing water-wise, sustainable landscapes that thrive in our changing climate—covering everything from choosing ideal natives for xeriscaping and attracting pollinators, to enhancing fire resilience and adding vibrant color. You’ll receive hands-on guidance, then explore Water-wise Demonstrations developed by UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County, seeing firsthand how native plants can conserve resources while preserving Sonoma’s natural beauty.

Cancelled: New Volunteer Telescope Training

Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.

Full Moon Hike

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park

Sonoma Garden Park 19996 7th St E, Sonoma, CA, United States

We are selling a variety of California native plants to the public every Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm to help local gardeners create and maintain drought tolerant and pollinator-friendly gardens and landscapes. Simply drop into our Native Plant Nursery. For questions, email our Native Plant Nursery Manager at hannah@sonomaecologycenter.org. No registration needed

Interstellar Inquiries ~ Q&A Night – CANCELLED

Join us for an enchanting evening of exploration at Interstellar Inquiries - the Robert Ferguson Observatory’s Q&A Night! Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered about the mysteries of the universe? Now’s your chance to ask anything about black holes, distant galaxies, or the origins of our universe at our interactive Q&AContinue reading

New Volunteer Telescope Training

Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.

Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park

Sonoma Garden Park 19996 7th St E, Sonoma, CA, United States

We are selling a variety of California native plants to the public every Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm to help local gardeners create and maintain drought tolerant and pollinator-friendly gardens and landscapes. Simply drop into our Native Plant Nursery. For questions, email our Native Plant Nursery Manager at hannah@sonomaecologycenter.org. No registration needed