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Landpaths707.544.7284, landpaths.org
May 1 - 15 ~ Open Mic Session ~ 6-7p at https://landpaths.z2systems.com/np/
clients/landpaths/eventList.jsp
Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
May 16 ~ Botany Basics Class ~ Introducing key species in our region’s landscape and we will explore local plant communities and the special adaptations these plants use to survive in our mediterranean climate. A morning of virtually frolicking. Live multimedia presentation and Q&A. Zoom link and instructions upon Registration. Free, donations welcome, ages 13 and up. 10-11:30a. Reg at: https:// www.pepperwoodpreserve.org/?event=botany-basics&event_date=2020-05-16
May 30 ~ Intro to Insects Class ~ Insects are the most diverse group of living things on earth – their distinct species outnumber anything else. Learn the basic body parts and, differences between common insects. You will practice identifying specimens using field guides and your new-found knowledge. Live multimedia presentation and Q&A. Zoom link and instructions upon Registration. Free, donations welcome, ages 13 and up. 10-11:30a. Reg at: https:// www.pepperwoodpreserve.org/?event=intro-to-insects&event_date=2020-05-30
Stewards of the Coast stewardscr.org
Videos & Articles ~ https://www.stewardscr.org/videos-articles.html Teacher’s Guides ~ https://www.stewardscr.org/teacher-guides.html
Sonoma Land Trust www.sonomalandtrust.org
May 6 ~ Seaweed: Ecology, Use and Harvest Presentation ~ Join local farmer Heidi Herrmann for an illustrated presentation and demonstration on how to differentiate and use our coastal sea vegetables. We’ll also discuss seaweed ecology, harvest cycles and more. Free, 7-8:30p, Reg at: www.eventbrite.com - 93392398177
Wildflowers of Sonoma County ~ We have a coloring book that features some of California’s common native flowers. Do some art and post your picture on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, hashtag #NoticeNature for a chance to be featured on our page! At: https://sonomalandtrust.org/nature-activities/
California Native Plant Society www.cnps.org
A Solo Nature Walk For Kids ~ https://www.cnps.org/education/students/
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California Word Puzzles, plants and insects! ~ https://cnps.org/wp-con- tent/uploads/2018/03/word-puzzles-for-kids-california-native-plant.pdf
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources ucanr.edu
Improve your skills in home gardening! UC Cooperative Extension North Coast is sponsoring a virtual workshop series focused on growing your own food. gtmcgourty@ucanr.edu. Reg Req’d: http://ucanr.edu/gardening
May 2 ~ Growing Warm Season Vegetables and herbs. 9-10:15a
May 9 ~ Caring for Your Garden (weed control, irrigation, pests) 9-10:15a
California State Parks Foundation www.calparks.org Explore California’s state parks ~ In-depth history of parks. https://www.calparks.
org/blog/explore-california-mount-tamalpais-state-park
Distance Learning ~ http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov
Podcasts ~ https://www.calparks.org/blog/podcasts-help-you-escape
Sonoma County Regional Parks parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
May 1 ~ Stories of Helen Putnam Park ~ Who lived here before us? Explore what Helen Putnam Regional Park’s landscape looked like prior to Spanish/Mexican settlements. 3-3:30p, Reg at: https://sonomacountyparks.ticketleap.com/nearby- nature-soco-webinar--helenput/dates/May-01-2020_at_0300PM
May 5 ~ Wild Words Virtual Book Club ~ Cozy up with a good book. The first book is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. 3-4p, Reg at: https:// sonomacountyparks.ticketleap.com/nearby-nature-soco-webinar---wild-words- book-club/dates/May-05-2020_at_0300PM
May 8 ~ Nature Trivia ~ “Happy hour” of nature trivia! Learn some amusing facts about our parks. 4-5p Reg at: https://sonomacountyparks.ticketleap.com/nearby- nature-soco-webinar---nature-trivia/dates/May-08-2020_at_0400PM
May 12 ~ Backyard Cooking ~ Learn about different types of stoves, outdoor cooking ware and more. 3-3:30, Reg at: https://sonomacountyparks.ticketleap.com/nearby- nature-soco-webinar---backyard-cooking/dates/May-12-2020_at_0300PM
May 19 ~ Ugly Critter Countdown ~ Sonoma county is known for having a wide range of fascinating flora and fauna, but often our ugly critters are overlooked. Join us for a countdown of our ugliest critters and learn about their importance. 3-3:30, Reg at: https://sonomacountyparks.ticketleap.com/nea/dates/May-19- 2020_at_0300PM
Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach ~ photo courtesy by Sonoma County Regional Parks Laguna de Santa Rosa lagunafoundation.org, 707-527-9277
Apr 30 ~ Wildscaping for Native Songbirds Webinar ~ Your garden can be a haven for native birds find out how. www.eventbrite.com-102202043062
May 2 ~ Online Plant Sale with CNPS Milo Baker Chapter ~ Learn from the safety of your home. Short eco-friendly garden tour videos submitted by several garden hosts. Live Q&A with Daily Acts and other garden hosts on May 2. Check our website for a registration link to the Zoom Q&A.
May 14 ~ A User’s Guide to the Watershed Webinar ~ Have you ever wondered how climate change will impact the Laguna de Santa Rosa? Why does the Santa Rosa Plain have unique habitats? What is stream piracy and what does it have to do with Copeland Creek? Learn the answers to these questions. Dr. Wendy Trowbridge will give an introduction to the physical Laguna watershed, from how the watershed was formed to why we have the unique water quality problems and what we can do about them. 12-1p, Free, Pre-reg req’d. at: www.eventbrite.com - 96526825333
Learning Laguna Magnified ~ The Learning Laguna school program teaches students to notice nature everywhere. Students learn to use senses to explore nature and to connect to the land and water.
Volume #1: http://lagunafoundation.org/pdfs/Learning-Laguna-Magnified-Vol1.pdf Voulme #2: http://lagunafoundation.org/pdfs/Learning-Laguna-Magnified-Vol2.pdf
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