Resilient Landscaping: Gardening in the Defensible Space Zone Four Part Weekly Series. These workshops will occur on Tuesday evenings on October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th from 5:30-6:30pm. Registrants will learn how to create and maintain a firewise, sustainable garden that supports biodiversity while meeting County code requirements. In addition, we will be advising onContinue reading
Resilient Landscaping: Gardening in the Defensible Space Zone Four Part Weekly Series. These workshops will occur on Tuesday evenings on October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th from 5:30-6:30pm. Registrants will learn how to create and maintain a firewise, sustainable garden that supports biodiversity while meeting County code requirements. In addition, we will be advising onContinue reading
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.
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
Photo by Marielle V Chua 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 [email protected]. No registrationContinue reading
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 [email protected]. No registration needed!
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading
New to our renovated trail? New to SOT? Join us for a free, moderately paced hike guided by former SOT leader Joanna Kemper. We’ll linger at the top to enjoy sweeping views over the valley, bay and down to San Francisco. Meet us at the main trailhead kiosk. Rain cancels the guide, but makes theContinue reading
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
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.
Photo by Marielle V Chua 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 [email protected]. No registrationContinue reading
If you are in grades 4-9 (but who's counting?) and interested in all things space, or know someone who is, join a virtual meeting and meet others with similar interests.Contact [email protected] for the zoom link.
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading
If you’re drawn to dramatic landscapes and hidden corners of Sonoma Valley, this hike is for you. Join Sonoma Ecology Center for a guided, moderately strenuous exploration of Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve, a 1,290-acre protected gem nestled in the Mayacamas Mountains and shaped by both time and fire. This special outing, in partnership withContinue reading
Photo by Marielle V Chua 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 [email protected]. No registrationContinue reading
SATURN... a world that continues to dazzle and mystify. This iconic planet, sixth from the Sun, is home to over 140 moons. Even more spectacular is its woven array of sparkling rings. But did you know that Saturn's rings are disappearing? Come learn about this fascinating planetary system, and discover our autumn sky. Please visitContinue reading
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading
Before the winter rains roll in, Sonoma Ecology Center is joining forces across the Sonoma Creek Watershed for one last cleanup push and we need your help! Together with partner organizations, we’re assembling volunteer teams to tackle creek cleanups at various parks and creek access points throughout Sonoma. Invite a friend or two and signContinue reading
Join Sonoma Ecology Center and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a cozy autumnal afternoon exploring the art of nature journaling! This workshop will be structured for those who have dabbled in nature journaling or have attended other workshops, but beginners are welcome! Nature Journalist extraordinaire Sarah Reid will lead you through drawing andContinue reading
Photo by Marielle V Chua 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 [email protected]. No registrationContinue reading
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading
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
Come and view our closest star and learn about sunspots, prominences, flares and more. We observe with both visible light and radio telescopes. Sign up for this free event at https://rfo.simpletix.com.
Photo by Marielle V Chua 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 [email protected]. No registrationContinue reading
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. $15.00 per adult; $10.00Continue reading
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2025 Harvest Markets reopen April 19, 2025 and continue until December, 2025. Harvest Markets take place every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. We also sell local honey and olive oil.Continue reading