A UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County event in partnership with the City of Santa Rosa. Spring is the season of renewal! Discover practical ways to wake up your garden for the year ahead from soil care and planting, to fire-wise pruning, and pollinator support. -Jennifer Roberts, Master Gardener. 15 minute webinar followed by 15 minute Q and A. Cohosted by the Master Gardeners and Santa Rosa Water. Registration is free!

  Sponsored by the Network of Santa Barbara County Water Suppliers  In-person regional QWEL training.  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 landscape professionals conducting work in the County of Santa Barbara. Course fee: $30/person. Check your email for the secure payment link after you register for the class.  Space is limited. Registration closes on 02/04/2026 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,…

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 Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) for Turf’s Up! Tree Care & Lawn Conversion in a New Regulatory Landscape — February 11, 2026 at the Finley Center, Santa Rosa. Preview (opens in a new tab) Join the Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) for Turf’s Up! Tree Care & Lawn Conversion in a New Regulatory Landscape — February 11, 2026 at the Finley Center, Santa Rosa. We’re reaching out because we think you’ll be especially interested as a landscape professional/property manager navigating California’s new law, AB1572. Starting in 2027, AB1572 will prohibit irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water on HOA,…

     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 02/20/2026 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,…

     ¡Regístrese hoy para este curso gratuito de capacitación de certificación QWEL patrocinado por Distrito de Agua del Valle de Coachella!  See below for English translation. La capacitación de QWEL será facilitada en persona por uno de nuestros instructores certificados de QWEL que son altamente calificados y está disponible para profesionales que vivir o trabajar en Valle de Coachella o condado de Riverside. El espacio es limitado. El registro cierra el 24/02/2026 o cuando la clase esté llena. Las clases en persona cubrirán todas las secciones del manual de referencia QWEL. Esto incluye temas sobre: Principios de diseño de paisaje sostenible, Propiedades y…

Watch the mighty steelhead leap up the fish ladder, then dive into a day of fun with music, food, and activities. It’s a wild day out for the whole family and entry is completely free!

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…

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? Travel with Sonoma Water to see the pumps, pipelines and treatment facilities that deliver fresh drinking water across our region. This 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…

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…

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.