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Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
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
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Observing Lab ~ Star Birth
Observing Lab ~ Star Birth
The birth of stars is going on throughout the known universe. The Milky Way has any number of huge gas clouds - "stellar nurseries" - where star formation is actively underway. In this talk we will explore how stars begin their life cycles and how a star's mass at birth determines almost everything about it,Continue reading
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What’s Up
What’s Up
Want to have a fun and educational, yet exclusive star gazing experience? Our What’s Up events are just the ticket! Our public star parties can get very crowded. We keep the attendance limited for our What’s Up program so visitors can get more time at the telescopes, more time to ask questions, and overall haveContinue reading
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Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
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
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FULL: Garden Planning & Seed Starting Workshop
FULL: Garden Planning & Seed Starting Workshop
Join Sonoma Ecology Center, in partnership with Master Gardeners of Sonoma County and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, for a Seed Planting Workshop at Sonoma Garden Park on February 8, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, to learn about propagating pollinator-friendly plants and sustainable gardening techniques. Participants will tour the garden, explore plant design strategies, and gain hands-on experience sowing seeds and preparing plant cuttings to take home. Led by Julia Megna and Sonoma County Master Gardener volunteers, this free event emphasizes ecological stewardship and gardening education, supported by Sonoma County Ag + Open Space. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and all materials will be provided.
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Family Day Program
Family Day Program
Join us for this special family day program, created specifically for families with children 12 and under. We will be doing several special activities that will teach children about our solar system and our nearest star, the sun! Advanced tickets are required. Purchase tickets at rfo.simpletix.com. There must be at least one adult chaperone perContinue reading
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New Volunteer Training
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.
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Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing class (class 1 of 3)
Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing class (class 1 of 3)
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
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Montini Walk with Local Biologist: Explore Plant Communities
Montini Walk with Local Biologist: Explore Plant Communities
Explore the different plant communities in
Montini Open Space Preserve, led by local botanist Greg Perrier. With oak woodland, large rock outcroppings, and open grassland, the property offers beautiful views of San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
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
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Explore the Hidden Hillside of the Keen Property
Explore the Hidden Hillside of the Keen Property
Join Sonoma Ecology Center for an immersive journey through the Keen property, a stunning conservation easement safeguarded by Sonoma County Ag + Open Space since 2002. This hike offers views of ancient lava flows, native plants, and sweeping vistas of the surrounding Mayacamas Mountains.
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New Volunteer Training
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.
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Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing class (class 2 of 3)
Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing class (class 2 of 3)
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
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Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
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
Focus Night: Venus
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
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Public Star Party
Public Star Party
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
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Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
Weekly Native Plant Sales at Sonoma Garden Park
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
Focus Night: Jupiter
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
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