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Education: Learn & GROW!
Sonoma Marin Water-Saving
Partnership - 57
Sonoma/Marin Water Partnership
404 Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa
707-547-1900 www.savingwaterpartnership.org Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership represents 11 water utilities in Sonoma and Marin counties who have joined together to provide a regional approach to water use efficiency. Our web site features a wealth of information on drought tolerant plants and low water garden practices.
Mary Frost
707-545-6863
www.thegardeningtutor.net mary@thegardeningtutor.net
When you’re ready to learn how to improve, care for or design your own garden, contact Mary Frost. Mary carefully crafts her visits to your needs and the needs of your plants.
Ellen Solomon, Certified Arborist Petaluma
707-776-0805 www.northbayhorticulture.com
Tree-wise • Water-wise • Earth-wise. Group and individual classes available.
Beekind Honey & Beekeeping - 54
Beekeeping Classes & Supplies
921 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol 707-824-2905
Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4
www.beekind.com
Take one of our FREE Introduction to beekeeping classes or drop in to taste local and varietal honeys. Beekind offers unique gifts, candle making supplies, and more.
CALFire ~ 36
707-565-1152
2300 County Ctr Dr. #220-B, Santa Rosa marshall.turbeville@fire.ca.gov
Contact your local CAL FIRE Station for questions on defensible space. Also, visit the CAL FIRE website: www.fire.ca.gov and “The Ready for Wildfire” website www.readyforwildfire.org. for wildland fire tips. Both websites offer information regarding what to do before, during, and after a wildland fire such as if you are requested to evacuate your residence, how to develop an evacuation plan, and be prepared to r get out of harm’s way.
Daily Acts
P.O. Box 293, Petaluma
707-789-9664
www.dailyacts.org
Check website for complete listing of community projects and opportunities to volunteer. Classes include greywater, rainwater catchment, and lawn to food transformations.
gardeningbythemoon.com
707-869-3974
This unique tool shows you the best days for planting by the phase and sign of the moon. Each month shows garden activities based on your growing season, and tells you when is the fertile time to plant. By working with the forces of nature you can have a more abundant harvest.
Greywater Action- For a Sustainable Water Culture
greywateraction.org
A collaborative of educators who teach residents and tradespeople about affordable and simple household water systems that dramatically reduce water use and foster sustainable cultures of water. Hands-on workshops lead people through greywater system design and construction. We work with policymakers and water districts to develop codes and incentives for greywater, rainwater harvesting, and composting toilets. Our teaching tools include interactive models of composting toilets and greywater systems, presentations, and design and installation workshops.
The Gardening Tutor
Gardening by the Moon
1133 Aviation Blvd. Ste 109, Santa Rosa: (707) 565-2608
M-F 8-12 & 1-4
email: mgsonoma@ucdavis.edu www.sonomamastergardeners.org Technical assistance to gardeners.
North Bay Horticulture
UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County
Quarryhill Botanical Garden - 15
12841 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen 707-996-3166 www.quarryhillbg.org
Open Daily 9-4
Is a 25-acre woodland botanical garden nestled in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains, featuring over 25,000 wild- origin plants in a naturalistic setting. It is not only a modern-day ark of rare and beautiful plants, but a place where education and conservation are at the heart of their mission and run as deep as the tranquil ponds and seasonal waterfalls that flow through.
University of California Cooperative
http://cesonoma.ucanr.edu/
(707) 565-2621
133 Aviation Blvd, Suite 109, Santa Rosa Research-based information in agriculture, natural resource management.
3641 Main Street, Occidental 707-874-9567
www.westcountyherb.com
First Monday talks and workshops. FREE
Gail Dubinsky, M.D.
1205 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol 707-829-7596
www.rxyoga.com
A comprehensive program promoting strength, flexibility, body mechanics, ergonomics and mindfulness with special relevance for gardening.
iGROW SONOMA
igrowsonoma.org
We provide
encouragement for people to grow their own fruit and vegetables – inspire people to create neighborhood garden groups and new community gardens, and help people find local sources of healthy food. See BLOG postings on seasonal garden topics at igrowsonoma.org/blog., as well as the garden-related events calendar.
information and
Yoga for Gardeners
West County Herb Company
www.sonomacountynurseries.com & SonomaCountyGazette.com
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