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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.
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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.
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Sips and Stars ~ an evening of fine wine and cosmic wonder.Join us for a magical night under the stars at the Robert Ferguson Observatory! Our Sips & Stars event blends the beauty of the night sky with the elegance of Sonoma County wine. Enjoy a curated tasting experience hosted by Landmark Vineyards, known forContinue reading
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Sips and Stars ~ an evening of fine wine and cosmic wonder.Join us for a magical night under the stars at the Robert Ferguson Observatory! Our Sips & Stars event blends the beauty of the night sky with the elegance of Sonoma County wine. Enjoy a curated tasting experience hosted by Landmark Vineyards, known forContinue reading |
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Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2026 Harvest Markets reopen March 21 and continue until December. 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. The marketContinue reading
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Sonoma Ecology Center is glad to be partnering with University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) to offer an in-depth, comprehensive workshop on the Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB), an invasive pest that affects valley, blue, and oregon white oaks. Join us at the Sonoma Community Center on April 6 from 6:00-8:00 pm to learnContinue reading
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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 |
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Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2026 Harvest Markets reopen March 21 and continue until December. 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. The marketContinue reading
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Please note that solar observing is cancelled due to weather, but the observatory will still be open for tours. While we won’t be able to provide views of the Sun, visitors will still have the opportunity to explore the observatory, learn about our work, and engage with astronomy in a more casual setting.
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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 |
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Due to high demand, we have implemented special guidelines for our registration process. Read on to learn how you can secure a coveted space on one of our Wildflower Walks and experience one of Sonoma Valley’s most treasured landscapes, guided by expert naturalists from Sonoma Ecology Center. —Registration for each walk will open 10 days prior to the event date, at 9:00 am. |
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Do you understand the fundamentals of deep sky image processing, and would you now like to learn how to capture your own raw data? This class is for you!Note that this class is designed for students who have already attended the RFO “Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing Class” or for students who already have experience withContinue reading
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Do you understand the fundamentals of deep sky image processing, and would you now like to learn how to capture your own raw data? This class is for you!Note that this class is designed for students who have already attended the RFO “Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing Class” or for students who already have experience withContinue reading
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Arable is a documentary series that profiles a new generation of farmers, winemakers, small business owners, and advocates who are reshaping relationships between land, labor, and community in the region. Directed by Aaron Brown, presented by The Future Collective. Sonoma Film Club will screen each episode at The Sebastiani Theatre at 7:00 pm, starting onContinue reading |
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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
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Due to high demand, we have implemented special guidelines for our registration process. Read on to learn how you can secure a coveted space on one of our Wildflower Walks and experience one of Sonoma Valley’s most treasured landscapes, guided by expert naturalists from Sonoma Ecology Center. —Registration for each walk will open 10 days prior to the event date, at 9:00 am.
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Due to high demand, we have implemented special guidelines for our registration process. Read on to learn how you can secure a coveted space on one of our Wildflower Walks and experience one of Sonoma Valley’s most treasured landscapes, guided by expert naturalists from Sonoma Ecology Center. —Registration for each walk will open 10 days prior to the event date, at 9:00 am. |
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Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2026 Harvest Markets reopen March 21 and continue until December. 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. The marketContinue reading
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Thank you for supporting the observatory! Please join us for an informal open house. Come for a tour, meet docents, and check out our telescopes! Drive past the Sugarloaf Ridge park entry kiosk and park in the lot by the white barn.Do dress warmly; telescope rooms are open to the night air and it getsContinue reading
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Thank you for supporting the observatory! Please join us for an informal open house. Come for a tour, meet docents, and check out our telescopes! Drive past the Sugarloaf Ridge park entry kiosk and park in the lot by the white barn.Do dress warmly; telescope rooms are open to the night air and it getsContinue reading |
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Our family day programs are created specifically for families with children 12 and under. Young explorers will discover the wonders of our solar system through hands-on activities, interactive learning, and plenty of outdoor excitement! Advanced tickets are required. Purchase tickets at rfo.simpletix.com. There must be at least one adult chaperone per family. Adults $12.00, youthContinue reading |
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On the fourth Wednesday of every month, join us at Sonoma Garden Park for a screening of a family-friendly feature film! This is a free, community event, open to all. Check Sonoma Garden Park’s Instagram or Facebook page to find out which moving we’ll be playing! Suggested donation: $5 per person. Photo by Marielle VContinue reading
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Due to high demand, we have implemented special guidelines for our registration process. Read on to learn how you can secure a coveted space on one of our Wildflower Walks and experience one of Sonoma Valley’s most treasured landscapes, guided by expert naturalists from Sonoma Ecology Center. —Registration for each walk will open 10 days prior to the event date, at 9:00 am. |
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Do you understand the fundamentals of deep sky image processing, and would you now like to learn how to capture your own raw data? This class is for you!Note that this class is designed for students who have already attended the RFO “Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing Class” or for students who already have experience withContinue reading
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Do you understand the fundamentals of deep sky image processing, and would you now like to learn how to capture your own raw data? This class is for you!Note that this class is designed for students who have already attended the RFO “Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing Class” or for students who already have experience withContinue reading |
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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 |
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Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2026 Harvest Markets reopen March 21 and continue until December. 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. The marketContinue reading
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This park is YOUR park! Join Sonoma Ecology Center for a morning of Earth Day stewardship on April 25, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Together, we’ll help care for Sonoma Garden Park—a living classroom, gathering place, and cherished green space where community and sustainability flourish. Photo by Melania Mahoney
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Join Sonoma Ecology Center, in partnership with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space and the City of Sonoma, on April 25, 10:00 am-12:30 pm at Nathanson Creek Preserve to celebrate Earth Day with a day of creek stewardship! We will gather to enhance the native plant area and remove trash along the urban creek. ThisContinue reading
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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 |
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Do you understand the fundamentals of deep sky image processing, and would you now like to learn how to capture your own raw data? This class is for you!Note that this class is designed for students who have already attended the RFO “Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing Class” or for students who already have experience withContinue reading
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Do you understand the fundamentals of deep sky image processing, and would you now like to learn how to capture your own raw data? This class is for you!Note that this class is designed for students who have already attended the RFO “Deep Sky Astrophotography Processing Class” or for students who already have experience withContinue reading |
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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
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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.
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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. |
4 events,
Featured
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Featured
Saturday Harvest Markets are back! 2026 Harvest Markets reopen March 21 and continue until December. 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. The marketContinue reading
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Due to high demand, we have implemented special guidelines for our registration process. Read on to learn how you can secure a coveted space on one of our Wildflower Walks and experience one of Sonoma Valley’s most treasured landscapes, guided by expert naturalists from Sonoma Ecology Center. —Registration for each walk will open 10 days prior to the event date, at 9:00 am. |
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Fool Moon Hike
Park Rx—Forest Bathing Walks 2026
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk
Reptile Hike