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

Join us for our Spring California Native plant sale on Saturday, April 12, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sonoma Garden Park. We have a gorgeous array of more than 60 amazing California native, drought-tolerant perennials, shrubs and trees that are natural attractors for our local pollinators. Give a gift to your garden, your localContinue reading

Join Sonoma Ecology Center for our annual spring hikes at Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve, a stunning 162-acre protected area renowned for its incredible biodiversity and vibrant wildflower displays. This exclusive opportunity allows participants to experience one of Sonoma Valley’s most treasured landscapes, guided by expert naturalists from the Sonoma Ecology Center.

Join Sonoma Ecology Center, in partnership with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, to explore the different plant communities in Montini Open Space Preserve with us! This walk will be led by retired field botanist Greg Perrier. For each community, you will learn about the late spring wildflowers and transition to the summer golden hills. The walk will include discussion of management concerns, and the factors that control the distribution of the community within the preserve. The Montini Open Space Preserve was protected by Sonoma County Ag + Open Space in December 2005 for recreation and preservation of its natural and rich historic significance has been a working ranch since the time of General Vallejo. The preserve, which encompasses 152 acres, is in and adjacent to the City of Sonoma. With oak woodland, large rock outcroppings, and open grassland, the property offers beautiful views of San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.  Due to occasionally steep trails and uneven footing, the hike is rated intermediate; however, frequent pauses will allow hikers to catch their breath. There is no charge for the outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.

Join Sonoma Ecology Center, in partnership with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, to explore the different plant communities in Montini Open Space Preserve with us! This walk will be led by retired field botanist Greg Perrier. For each community, you will learn about the late spring wildflowers and transition to the summer golden hills. The walk will include discussion of management concerns, and the factors that control the distribution of the community within the preserve. The Montini Open Space Preserve was protected by Sonoma County Ag + Open Space in December 2005 for recreation and preservation of its natural and rich historic significance has been a working ranch since the time of General Vallejo. The preserve, which encompasses 152 acres, is in and adjacent to the City of Sonoma. With oak woodland, large rock outcroppings, and open grassland, the property offers beautiful views of San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.  Due to occasionally steep trails and uneven footing, the hike is rated intermediate; however, frequent pauses will allow hikers to catch their breath. There is no charge for the outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.

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