“Americas’ Birthday – Petaluma Style” celebrates the nation’s 250th Birthday by honoring Petaluma’s deep agricultural roots and hometown spirit. This year’s Butter & Egg Days Parade recognizes the farmers, families, immigrants, makers, entrepreneurs, and creatives whose hard work, imagination, and ingenuity reflect the enduring American Dream. This celebration also pays respect to the Indigenous peoples who first stewarded this land, the courage of our founders, and the dedication of the dairy and egg farming community that shaped our town. Rooted in community, innovation, and independence, the parade celebrates the small-town spirit that continues to make Petaluma a vibrant place to…

Warm days and winter rains mean the growing season is upon us. It’s a perfect time of year to work in your garden. Need pollinator plants? Food for birds? Shrubbery to hide a fence? Deer-resistant shrubs? Marin CNPS will have it—and more! They’ve been working hard to collate a terrific selection of plants for the spring sale, with choices for all kinds of microclimates and sun exposures. They will have a wide range of flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals—old favorites and some new choices as well. All of these species offer great options for increasing the biodiversity in your yard.…

Do you have a small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to a Repair Fair hosted by Reuse Alliance! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair many types of items. Please stay with your item while it’s being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself! If you’d like to bring an item to repair, please register the item here. (Pre-registering allows them to prepare for your item!) Alternatively, does fixing things sound like a fun way to spend a…

Join the Town of Windsor and the Windsor Certified Farmers’ Market for the 2026 Earth Day Celebration. Fun activities, traditional dances, giveaways, and a free bike valet! Learn from some of the best local organizations about climate and environmental initiatives in Windsor and beyond. This event will be held concurrently with the Reuse and Repair Fair at the Huerta Gymnasium.

Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper: Rainwater Training Program limited to professionals working in Marin, Sonoma, and Mendocino Counties. Rainwater is a valuable resource that when collected and stored, can be used as an alternative water source helping offset the demand on existing water systems, such as wells, and municipal water.  Water is a precious resource in California and rainwater catchment is one strategy that can help protect this resource.  The purpose of this training is to introduce landscape installers and other water system professionals to the basics of rainwater catchment system design and installation.  The list of topics covered in the QWEL…

Join Daily Acts on Wednesday, April 22nd (Earth Day!), to help install over 500 low-water use, habitat providing plants at City Hall’s newly transformed landscape. This planting day will be one of the final steps for City Hall to be a demonstration of a climate resilient garden! They’ll highlight the multiple water saving features that are installed on site and will discuss how you too could implement these practices into your own landscape while taking advantage of local rebates and resources.  Lunch will be provided for all volunteers—just bring your enthusiasm!

This FREE, family-friendly, zero-waste festival brings the community together through fun activities, live performing arts, great food, and inspiring exhibits that raise environmental awareness. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the vibrant city of Santa Rosa and get involved by learning about solutions to address drought, climate change, and environmental concerns in the community. Please note: This event is rain or shine. 50+ Exhibitors Outdoor Showcase of Santa Rosa’s Performing Arts Scene Food & Drink Vendors Kids’ Activities & Crafts courtesy of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Local & Earth-friendly Products Hydration Station Zero Waste Event Giveaways Free Bike Parking…

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.

Do you have a small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to a Repair Fair hosted by Reuse Alliance! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair many types of items. Please stay with your item while it’s being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself! If you’d like to bring an item to repair, please register the item here. (Pre-registering allows them to prepare for your item!) Alternatively, does fixing things sound like a fun way to spend a…

There are positive, impactful actions you can take in your own garden and community to adapt to climate change. This talk offers concrete, achievable, science-based means to use in your own garden for carbon sequestration, food security, plant and animal habitat, and increased resilience in extreme weather and other climate change events. Registration is encouraged. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about attending the library talk.

Learn how we can protect our planet’s future at Cool Petaluma’s Future Fest.

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.