Find inspiration at the 16th annual Eco-Friendly Garden Tour, a self-guided event showcasing low-water, sustainable landscapes across Sonoma and Marin counties. The tour features 27 unique gardens including both professionally designed spaces and personal passion projects which all demonstrate how beautiful gardens can thrive with less water.

Raise a glass to the newly-certified Green Businesses in Petaluma! This event is free and open to all. Celebrate the local business leaders who have completed their Green Business Certification as a part of our spring Green Biz Cohort. This event is for anyone interested in sustainability practices, including current Cool Business Collective members, people interested in pursuing a Green Business Certification, or anyone looking to have a good time with fellow greenies. Come congratulate the newly certified businesses and get your questions about applying for the Green Business Certification answered by people who have just graduated from the program…

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how wastewater is collected, cleaned, and reused. This tour includes a visit to the onsite lab, where millions of live microorganisms are monitored daily to help protect waterways and public health. The tour is free but requires pre-registration. If you pre-register, you will be notified with additional details and directions closer to your selected tour date.

Take a leisurely walk on the Dickson Trail at the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. You’ll observe the current tidal marsh restoration area at the former Dickson Ranch in comparison to the older tidal marsh restoration at the Sonoma Baylands as you walk along the levee trail that separates them. Join Sonoma Land Trust and Ag + Open Space on the Bay! Level: Gentle

Looking for a hands-on way to support Petaluma’s community gardens? Join Daily Acts for their Garden Steward Volunteer Days, where they provide ongoing care for local demonstration gardens while creating meaningful opportunities for community involvement. 🌿 What to ExpectThese are casual, small-group workdays (typically 1–5 volunteers) where they tackle seasonal garden needs. Tasks may include:✔️ Mulching, weeding, planting✔️ Pruning (excluding fruit trees)✔️ Irrigation fixes & garden assessments (staff-led)✔️ Fun projects like plant mapping, signage, or outreach Reach out to Daily Acts by email to emily@dailyacts.org or by phone at (707)789-9664.

The UC Master Gardener Succulent Propagation Team has moved, and they’re celebrating with a free event. Come hear an introductory talk on succulents and discover how these beautiful, drought-tolerant plants can thrive in your Sonoma County garden. You’ll learn the best local varieties, proper soil and water requirements, creative landscape ideas, and how to naturally manage common pests. Browse and purchase succulents from their current inventory (cash or checks only), pick up free compost while supplies last and mingle with fellow succulent enthusiasts and the Master Gardener team.

COME CHECK OUT THIS YEAR’S SUCCULENT SALE!  • 90+ succulent varieties for sale • 4″ pots priced between $5-$7 plus tax • 1-5 gallon pots and potted arrangements, prices will vary according to size • Propagated by UC Marin Master Gardeners • Get right plant, right place info from MMG experts on hand • Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted Accessible parking is available at the upper parking lot and for loading cars after purchases Proceeds of the Succulent Sale support the demonstration gardens at Falkirk Cultural Center. CONTACT: For more information about this event contact us at FalkirkSucculents@marinmg.org

     Register today for this FREE English QWEL certification training course sponsored by Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership and hosted by Marin Water.   The QWEL training will be taught in English and facilitated in-person by one of our highly rated QWEL certified instructors and is available to professionals conducting work in Marin County, Sonoma County, and Bay Area. Space is limited. Registration closes on 05/30/2026 or when class is full. The in-person classes will cover all sections of the QWEL reference manual. This includes topics on: Sustainable landscape design principles, Soil properties and health, Plant water needs, Overhead spray irrigation system audits, Irrigation system troubleshooting and maintenance,…

Get your hands dirty for a good cause—volunteer in the native plant garden and help pollinators thrive. Snacks provided! Help Laguna Environmental Center native plant garden flourish while connecting with community and nature. Volunteers play a vital role in keeping the Laguna Environmental Center beautiful and thriving. Typical tasks include planting, pruning, weeding, and spreading wood chips. The diverse landscape features native wildflowers, grasses, sedges, forbs, and trees, along with special highlights like a living willow tunnel in the Children’s Playscape, a scenic bridge over a swale, a tranquil pond, and an observation deck with sweeping views. No experience is…

This home tour offers real estate professionals a chance to learn firsthand what makes a home green and why it matters for buyers/sellers. Join the Bay Area Regional Energy Network on a two-hour green home tour specifically designed for real estate professionals. This tour of a 1950s home in Santa Rosa will provide a firsthand look at a variety of green home features. They will discuss the benefits of these features and how communicating the benefits to buyers and sellers can distinguish your business from your competitors’. Green home features that will be covered in the tour: All-electric home with…

Looking for a hands-on way to support Petaluma’s community gardens? Join the Garden Steward Volunteer Days, ongoing care is provided for local demonstration gardens while creating meaningful opportunities for community involvement. 🌿 What to ExpectThese are casual, small-group workdays (typically 1–5 volunteers) where seasonal garden needs are tackled. Tasks may include:✔️ Mulching, weeding, planting✔️ Pruning (excluding fruit trees)✔️ Irrigation fixes & garden assessments (staff-led)✔️ Fun projects like plant mapping, signage, or outreach Reach out to Daily Acts anytime by email to emily@dailyacts.org or by phone at (707)789-9664.

Join Us June 17 for the 2026 WaterSmart Expo! Old Courthouse Square, Downtown Santa Rosa | 5 to 8:30 p.m. during the Wednesday Night Market. Pick up FREE water-saving devices Ask an expert about sustainable landscaping View graywater and rainwater harvesting demonstrations Discover native and low-water-use plant displays Learn how to check your toilets for leaks Register for the WaterSmart Portal to track water use online Mark your calendars for this FREE, family-friendly Expo and learn all the ways Santa Rosa Water can help you save water this summer!