Sonoma Water’s Water Year Update: Water Year Wrap-up webinar offers a concise look at the past water year’s rainfall, current reservoir conditions and what they mean for water supply and flood protection. The presentation will look at how Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma are performing, how the Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations program is shaping real-time decisions and what to expect going into the next water year with a very strong El Niño. Register for the webinar at https://scwa-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RAcUjP8hRtKBjXjMyWF2JA. Speakers: • Rebecca Hermosillo, Chair, Sonoma Water Board of Directors • Jeanine Jones, Consultant, Sonoma Water • Nick Malasavage, Chief, Operations and Readiness Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…

Does your current irrigation system exceed 90% efficiency getting water to the root zones of your plants? This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray, or waste. Learn how a garden water meter can be a useful tool to help understand your plants’ water requirements. This informal presentation will have plenty of time for questions and answers. This is an in-person event. Registration is encouraged. 

Sonoma Ecology Center’s annual Harvest Festival is a joyful, family-friendly gathering that brings our community together in one of Sonoma’s most beloved green spaces. The Harvest Festival is held at Sonoma Garden Park, a community garden and public oasis just a few minutes from downtown Sonoma, stewarded by Sonoma Ecology Center. The festival features a full day of local music, hands-on workshops, kid-friendly activities and farm games, delicious local food and beverages, a pickle-making competition, and immersive nature experiences for all ages. Come connect with neighbors, experience the magic of autumn at the park, and support the ongoing care of…

Fire & Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop with Jennifer Roberts of the Resilient Landscapes Coalition  Fire-wise Design: Best practices & Defensible Space Water-Wise Design: Swales, Rain Tanks, & Rain gardens Native & Climate Appropriate Plant Selection Landscaping Design and Maintenance Whether you’re looking to: comply with state/county fire regulations protect where you live garden with less water learn about native plants better utilize rain and stormwater build habitat .….this workshop can help!

Join to celebrate fall and what is happening in the neighborhood along Windsor Creek! Talk about Windsor Creek’s place in the Russian River Watershed Identify native and non-native plants along the creek, and share restoration stories Get an update on the broom removal project started in fall of 2025, see the project areas and look for any changes

Get your hands dirty for a good cause—volunteer in the native plant garden and help pollinators thrive. Snacks provided! Help the Laguna de Santa Rosa 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—there’s always something rewarding to do! 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…

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair* your 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!) This event will also feature a Halloween Costume & Decor Swap! Spooky Season is around the corner – bring…

Discover native plants, explore the grounds, and experience art, community, and conservation at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation annual fall open house! Join for a festive, free autumn celebration at the Laguna Environmental Center. Take a guided walk through the native plant demonstration garden at 11:00am or 12:00pm, explore the beautiful grounds, and visit Spirit of My Homeland, a new exhibit in Heron Hall featuring the work of artist Gloria Armstrong. The exhibit celebrates cultural connection, family, and place through artwork rooted in lived experience and local landscapes. As part of the day’s festivities, the Milo Baker Chapter of the…

Trick-or-Treatment: Mysteries of the Laguna Treatment Plant Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Laguna Treatment Plant | 4300 Llano Road, Santa Rosa Free Halloween Open House This Halloween, Santa Rosa Water is opening the doors (creaky noise) to the Laguna Treatment Plant for Trick-or-Treatment: Mysteries of the Laguna Treatment Plant, a free and spooky open house where the community can get a behind-the-scenes look at how wastewater is treated and learn more about the people, science and equipment that help keep our community healthy and our waterways clean and protected. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged. Join for…

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair* your 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!) This event will also include a Clothing Swap! Bring clothing and accessories to share and take home something new-to-you.…

Fall is the perfect time of year to plan and implement the addition of native plants to a Sonoma County garden. A garden with California natives will increase the biodiversity in your garden space, and support local ecosystems most efficiently. This is best accomplished with additional garden maintenance considerations as well. Tips for plant selection and care will also be discussed.

This hands-on workshop will provide resources for best practices and practical financial strategies to save money. Meet local agencies providing efficiency and value-creation resources including workforce incentives, utilities, water, and trash service to improve your bottom line. Special guests include PG&E, Sonoma Clean Power, various local Chambers of Commerce, Sonoma County Resource Recovery, Joblink, and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate within The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development! Schedule: English session 10am-11am Resource fair 11am-12pm Spanish session 12pm-1pm