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hikes - recreation & stewardship
Jun 6 ~ Bill and Dave Hikes at Annadel State Park ~ 7.7 mile hike from Spring Lake Park to Trione/Annadel rated moderate challenge. Bring water & lunch. Free, 9:45a- 2p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa, 707-565-2041, parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov/Play/Calendar/Bill-and-Dave-Spring-Lake-to-Annadel- Hike-2020-06-06/, parks@sonoma-county.org
June 18 & Jul 2, Science at Home - This interactive online series, presented biweekly by Sonoma Ecology Center’s Education Department, offers free science lessons and activities for students of all ages. The series is every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:45-1:45 p.m., with each lesson covering a different aspect of the natural world and featuring a talk by a scientist, naturalist or other expert. Zoom link to join t@ sonomaecologycenter.org
Jun 27 ~ Hiking for Fitness “Maintenance” and Forest Therapy. Nrmally in small groups or solo. Maps @ INFO: sonomaecologycenter.org
Jun 26 & 27 ~ Pop Up Succulent Sale - Beautiful, unique succulent arrangements - each one a combination of unusual style and striking textures! 100% proceeds to Forgotten Felines. Limited times for Pop Up Sale - Friday 6/26 6-8 p.m. only and Saturday 6/27 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Social distancing/county health department guidelines will be in place. INFO: 707-576-7999. 1814 Empire Industrial Ct. Suite G, Santa Rosa
SIGN UP for Sonoma Ecology Center’s Victory garden Project. Ongoing ~ Landscape Design Templates ~ Residential Landscape Design Templates are now available and ready for download. There are eight landscape design templates, showcasing four different design styles. In addition, there are two plant substitution lists to help customize your new landscape. For more information and to download the templates. savingwaterpartnership.org
Hallberg Butterfly Gardens: The Gardens has had to postpone their eagerly anticipated Open Gardens, typically held annually in June, until 2021. However, starting May 27th, the Gardens will be open for self-guided tours by appointment, Wednesday through Saturday, 10AM-4PM. The number of people in the gardens at one time will be limited to ensure social distancing, but with nine acres of garden space, there is plenty to go around. Tour brochures are available on site or visitors can print a self- guided tour brochure, Children’s Interactive Tour brochure, and scavenger hunt page before visiting the Gardens: hallbergbutterflygardens.org. Tours can booked online, by e-mail at info@hallbergbutterflygardens.org., or by phone at (707) 823-3420.
Plant Sales
Thru - Jun 20 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ~ Plant Sales at Willowside School Nursery ~ We are self-sustaining through plant sales. CINTACT Misty at mfiddler@ ogusd.org to schedule your appointment. Plants: $5 for 1 gallon container - Trees $25 and up, 9a-2p, Willowside Middle S chool, 5299 Hall Rd, Santa Rosa, INFO: 707-569- 4724, willowsidemiddle.org/, 4lochs@comcast.net.
Volunteers Needed
Ongoing ~ Larkfield Community Garden Work Day ~ Maddux Ranch Regional Park, 4655 Lavell Rd., Santa Rosa, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Ongoing ~ Volunteer at Sonoma Garden Park ~ Tu, Wed, Fr, Sat, 9-1p, Sonoma Garden Park, 19996 7th St. E., Sonoma, 707-996-0712, sonomagardenpark.org
Daily Acts dailyacts.org
Jun 10 ~ Grazing for Soil Health & Weed Control - You’ll learn practical strategies and best practices that can ultimately save on feed bills and increase the value and functionality of your property with Richard King. REGISTER for the address. COVID-19 Protocols enforced. FREE. INFO: https://dailyacts.org/events-cal/ grazing-for-soil-health-and-weed-control-with-richard-king-in-person-workshop/
Jun 18 ~ How to Transform Your Landscape FREE Webinar ~ Learn the hands-on techniques to transform your home landscape into a water-wise and abundant haven. 6:30-8p, REGISTER @ dailyacts.org/events-cal/home-site-transformation
The Permaculture Skills Center
FREE Permaculture Principles in Action Training with Erik Ohlsen! Learn how to integrate the principles of permaculture into your life! https://permacultureskills- center.org/elm-free-video-series/
Master Gardener sonomamg.ucanr.edu
Check out our Food Gardening page for a guide as to For what to grow this month.
http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/Food_Gardening/
Pandemic Victory Garden - During the Coronavirus pandemic, we all are searching for ways to cope. As gardeners, we may consider emulating what gardeners (who did not go overseas) did during the past two world wars, plant a Victory Garden. Let’s apply our skills and passion. http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/Victory_Garden/
Sonoma County Regional Parks parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Ongoing ~ Discovery Packs Let Library Borrowers Explore Sonoma County Parks Backpacks with parking passes, maps and hiking guides available for check-out. sonomalibrary.org/discoverypack
Landpaths 707.544.7284, landpaths.org= COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Jun 13 ~ Garden workday at Andy’s Unity Park ~ Show your community pride and spirit by helping Andy’s Unity Park stay beautiful. Free, 9a-12p, Andy’s Unity Park, 3399 Moorland Ave, Santa Rosa, 707-544-7284, landpaths.z2systems.com
Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
Thru - Jun 30 ~ Discover Wild Wonders while Sheltering-in-Place ~ Come along to the redwood forest for an up-close exploration of a banana slug. Free, youtube.com
Laguna de Santa Rosa lagunafoundation.org, 707-527-9277
Jun 3 ~ A Match Made in Evolution - Webinar ~ Plants & Pollinators. Webinar with Caprice Disbrow, Botanist & Instructor at SRJC. Register now. $5-$15, 12-1p, eventbrite.com
Jun 9 ~ Laguna de Santa Rosa: Past & Present - Webinar ~ Hosted by Irma Cuevas (Sonoma County Regional Parks) & Allison Titus (Laguna Foundation). Reg Req’d. Free, 3-3:30p, lagunadesantarosa.org
Jul 6 - Jul 10 ~ Laguna Explorers: Camp Tule (Session 2) ~ Laguna Environmental Center, Camp Tule is a nature-based day camp in Santa Rosa. Ages 6-9. Partial scholarships available, 9a-3p, Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277, Christine Fontaine, LagunaFoundation.org, christine@ lagunafoundation.org
Jun 6 - 14 ~ Monte-Bellaria Lavender Fields Open for Walking Tours ~ Spring Lavender Fields Reopening Weekends $5 per car/ limit 3 cars per hour, 10a-4p, Monte-Bellaria di California, 3518 Bloomfield Rd, Sebastopol, 707- 829-2645, eventbrite.com/e/monte-bellaria-reopening-tickets-104805550222, information@monte-bellaria.com
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