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[Español abajo] We will be selling native California plants that have been cultivated at our Native Plant Nursery at Sonoma Garden Park on April 8 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to source California landscape and restoration plants for your garden! Sonoma Ecology Center’s Native Plant Nursery is located at Sonoma Garden Park, 19996 7th Street East in Sonoma. We will share a list of available plants (including California native, drought tolerant perennials, trees, and shrubs that attract pollinators) closer to the date! This event will have bilingual Spanish-English support. Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing!…
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[Español abajo] Cesar Chavez Day is meant to encourage neighbors to participate in an act of community service that pays homage to Chávez’s lifetime of work as an American farm laborer, union organizer, and civil rights activist. Honor his memory by joining us for a day of service at Sonoma Garden Park on Saturday, April 1 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun and get your hands dirty! El Día de Cesar Chavez anima a la comunidad a participar en un acto de servicio comunitario que rinde homenaje al trabajo y vida de Chavez…
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You may have heard that compost is great for improving soil health and diverting food waste from landfills, but did you know that using and making compost also helps slow down climate change by sequestering carbon from the atmosphere? Daily Acts and the Sonoma Ecology Center are pleased to be partnering for a Compost and Carbon Sequestration event at Sonoma Garden Park on March 18, 10:00 am-12:30 pm to promote carbon cycle solutions you can take up in your own home garden. We will explain how compost is an excellent tool for mitigating climate change and demonstrate how you can…
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[Español abajo] Let’s get outside! Specially designed for younger campers, this camp will bring the magic of our natural world into the lives of children ages 5-7 years old. Campers will explore nature’s offerings in the enchanted garden of Sonoma Garden Park and oak woodland glen. From treasure hunts, pollinator pursuits, to games and tasting the garden’s bounty, campers will explore the magical world of garden creatures, dig into the soil, and create art. This camp takes place June 19-23 (Monday-Friday), 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Campers are asked to bring their own snacks and lunch. Garden Gnomes Camps are $260 for…
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[Español abajo] Garden Wizards Academy Camps at Sonoma Garden Park Session 1 (Serpentine Stone Camp): July 10-14 Session 2 (Obsidian Owl Camp): July 24-28 Camps run from 9:00 am-3:00 pm for all sessions Ages 7-11 Cost: $360 SEC members/$400 non-members per session You may only register 1 child for 1 camp at a time. All digitally-signed waivers are due at the time of registration. For questions, please contact Tony at Tony@sonomaecologycenter.org. There are 25 spots for each session of Summer Wizarding Academy Camps. Scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out this short form and we will…
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A local, community marketplace of neighbors. We’re returning for another season of Fall pop-up’s at Head West Marketplace at the Barlow in the heart of downtown Sebastopol. We’ll be sampling all jams and jellies, including our limited releases and seasonal specials. Gift wrapped jars and gift boxes will be on-hand if you’d like to get a jump on your holiday shopping.
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Our farm is open most weekend days from May 21 through July 10 for Lavender Daze, when the lavender at Bees N Blooms is blooming with bright, purple radiance. This is the best time to come out to enjoy all that the farm has to offer, especially the lovely labyrinth, farm stand, and live music! Reservations are required during lavender bloom, to ensure we have sufficient parking and that our guests have a wonderful experience. Admission is $20 per person, kids 12 and under free with an adult, with admission good for any time that day. Tickets can be purchased…
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Our farm is open most weekend days from May 21 through July 10 for Lavender Daze, when the lavender at Bees N Blooms is blooming with bright, purple radiance. Come on out Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy live Americana & Jazz from the New Skye Band on Saturday, May 28 from 12 PM to 3 PM. This is the best time to come out to enjoy all that the farm has to offer, especially the lovely labyrinth, farm stand, and live music! Reservations are required during lavender bloom, to ensure we have sufficient parking and that our guests have a wonderful…
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Our farm is open most weekend days from May 21 through July 10 for Lavender Daze, when the lavender at Bees N Blooms is blooming with bright, purple radiance. Come on out Sunday, May 29 over Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy delicious food from Dino’s Greek Food Truck, and live jazz from the John Kalleen Group from 12 PM to 3 PM. This is the best time to come out to enjoy all that the farm has to offer, especially the lovely labyrinth, farm stand, and live music! Reservations are required during lavender bloom, to ensure we have sufficient parking…
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Our farm is open most weekend days from May 21 through July 10 for Lavender Daze, when the lavender at Bees N Blooms is blooming with bright, purple radiance. Come on out Saturday, June 4 and enjoy funky jazz from Mike Z Solo Guitar and Vocals from 12 PM to 3 PM. This is the best time to come out to enjoy all that the farm has to offer, especially the lovely labyrinth, farm stand, and live music! Reservations are required during lavender bloom, to ensure we have sufficient parking and that our guests have a wonderful experience. Admission is…
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Our farm is open most weekend days from May 21 through July 10 for Lavender Daze, when the lavender at Bees N Blooms is blooming with bright, purple radiance. Come on out Sunday, June 5 and enjoy delicious food from Dino’s Greek Food Truck, and live music from Riley Hill and Brand New Still Bluegrass band from 12 PM to 3 PM. This is the best time to come out to enjoy all that the farm has to offer, especially the lovely labyrinth, farm stand, and live music! Reservations are required during lavender bloom, to ensure we have sufficient parking…
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We’ve taken your traditional Bar Crawl and added pigs, cows, goats, and more! Join us Saturday, October 7, 2023 for an Oktoberfest celebration at Charlie’s Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary, where you can enjoy brews and bites at this 21+ Barn Crawl event. Located just minutes from downtown Sonoma, our sanctuary is the perfect place for all animal lovers to visit. You and your friends will love tasting a selection of wines from local producers alongside plant-based bites from Dahlia while you make your way from barn to barn meeting some incredible rescued animals. This experience lasts approximately 1.5 hours with…
Read MoreGold Ridge Organic Farms is teaming up with olive expert Sean McEntire of Napa Valley Olive Tree Management Company for an immersive seminar on orchard care. Learn best practices and pruning techniques for vibrant plant health. We’ll discuss how to gague ideal times to prune, for optimal fruit production & quality.*Hint: Save your pruning until after the seminar so you can use all of Sean’s great tips.* Weather permitting, the pruning demonstration will be held outdoors in the Gold Ridge Organic Farms orchards.
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Let’s propagate locally-grown, pollinator-friendly plants to sustain the earth and ourselves. Back by popular demand… join us for a Spring Seed Planting Workshop! We will gather at Sonoma Garden Park on March 25, 10:00 am-12:00 pm for a tour, talk, and plan for the future. Participants will plant seeds in cups and leave with a collection of starts for your summer garden. Some seeds prefer direct sowing into the warm ground, others do best when started in cups. After this workshop, you’ll be able to accurately follow seed instructions to give your veggies and flowers the best beginnings. Please wear…
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[Español abajo] Come to Sonoma Garden Park on March 25, 1:30-3:30 pm for a bilingual mushroom cultivation workshop! We will learn about easy and inexpensive mushroom cultivation methods and when to harvest. This is a free, bilingual event planned around a primarily Spanish-speaking audience. Registration is required as space is limited. Bring water and dress warmly, as the event will be held outside the barn. Heavy rain cancels the event. For questions or more information, please contact alma@sonomaecologycenter.org. There is no charge for this outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of…
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