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Family Hike at Sugarloaf

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

New Volunteer 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.

Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing class

Have you ever admired amazing deep sky astrophotography images and wondered if you could ever create similar images?  Now you can!   With raw data provided from the telescopes at the Robert Ferguson Observatory, in this class series of three sessions you will have the opportunity to learn how to process and edit your own beautiful deepContinue reading

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

Focus Night: Venus

Robert Ferguson Observatory 2603 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

Have you ever wondered what's really out there in the night sky? Wished you could zoom in on cosmic marvels? What if you had a handful of astronomers at your elbow, showing the way, answering your questions in plain language? That's a Focus Night at the Robert Ferguson Observatory! These are small groups so youContinue reading

Habitat Hike: Chaparral

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

Public Star Party

Robert Ferguson Observatory 2603 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

Purchase tickets at rfo.simpletix.com.Presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom throughout the course of the evening. Starting at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes in front of the building. Friendly and knowledgeable docents are available to answer your questions. $17.00 per adult; $12.00 forContinue reading

Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing class

Have you ever admired amazing deep sky astrophotography images and wondered if you could ever create similar images?  Now you can!   With raw data provided from the telescopes at the Robert Ferguson Observatory, in this class series of three sessions you will have the opportunity to learn how to process and edit your own beautiful deepContinue reading

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

Focus Night: Jupiter

Robert Ferguson Observatory 2603 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

Have you ever wondered what's really out there in the night sky? Wished you could zoom in on cosmic marvels? What if you had a handful of astronomers at your elbow, showing the way, answering your questions in plain language? That's a Focus Night at the Robert Ferguson Observatory! These are small groups so youContinue reading