Santa Rosa residents, do you have good-conditioned furniture, clothes, or small appliances that you have been meaning to get rid of? Were you interested in looking for some free home items? Or do you want to learn some furniture repair tips? Come to the Santa Rosa Reuse Bazaar on September 26, at Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds!  Drop-off times are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free Shopping times are 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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 is a free public event. *There is no guarantee your item(s) will be repaired, depending on the existing…

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 is a free public event. *There is no guarantee your item(s) will be repaired, depending on the existing…

Join Santa Rosa Water every third Saturday of the month for their joint creek cleanup on the Greenway. Meet at Olive Park Footbridge (near 1698 Hazel St.) at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome to participate in the cleanup of this restored section of creek in downtown Santa Rosa. It’s home to a variety of aquatic and terrestrial species, including heron, steelhead trout, and river otters!

Cloverdale Russian River Cleanup – First Sunday in July Help keep the Russian River clean year-round! Russian Riverkeeper’s monthly Cloverdale cleanup is a great way to give back to nature, connect with fellow volunteers, and protect our watershed from litter and pollution. What to Expect: Easy to medium-level cleanup—all are welcome! May drive to additional cleanup locations after meeting. All supplies provided—gloves, trash grabbers, and bags. Just bring your enthusiasm! Weather permitting—check for updates if conditions are uncertain.

Do you know where your water comes from? Join us and visit facilities that divert, pump and treat the water delivered by Sonoma Water to more than 600,000 residents in portions of Sonoma and Marin counties. Register and you will be notified with additional details and directions closer to your selected tour date.

Program Location: Ragle Ranch Regional Park Meeting Place: East of playground Mulch protects native trees and plants by preventing soil compaction and by smothering competing invasive weeds. Get hands-on and dirty adding and spreading mulch to help native plants thrive. All tools, gloves, and materials supplied. Snacks, refreshments and additional support of Regional Parks’ volunteer programs generously provided by Sonoma County Parks Foundation: https://www.sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/. Registration required. Recommended that participants dress in layers, wear comfortable, closed toe hiking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Most programs will happen rain or shine, but may be canceled during heavy rains, heavy smoke,…

Dialing in your plants’ needs as the summer moves to fall can be tricky. Learn how can you maximize garden productivity without overwatering as temperature and day-lengths change. Find out how flourishing plants, Red Flag Days, critters in the garden, and new transplants should guide your fall garden to-do list. A UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County event in partnership with the City of Santa Rosa. 15-minute presentation followed by 15-minute Q&A. Live Spanish translation during the webinar. Presentation by Master Gardener Mary Lou Milkoff. Registration is free!

Our aquatic environments need your help! Program Location: Riverfront Regional Park Meeting Place: Redwood Grove Group Picnic Area Whether lake or ocean, aquatic environments teem with life. They can also become repositories for trash and be overrun by invasive species that threaten that life. Remove trash, and possibly invasive species, to keep our shoreline and aquatic ecosystem healthy for native species. Snacks, refreshments and additional support of Regional Parks’ volunteer programs generously provided by Sonoma County Parks Foundation: https://www.sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/. Registration required. Recommended that participants dress in layers, wear comfortable, closed toe hiking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Parking…

Our aquatic environments need your help! Program Location: Steelhead Beach Regional Park Meeting Place: Parking Lot Whether lake or ocean, aquatic environments teem with life. They can also become repositories for trash and be overrun by invasive species that threaten that life. Remove trash, and possibly invasive species, to keep our shoreline and aquatic ecosystem healthy for native species. Snacks, refreshments and additional support of Regional Parks’ volunteer programs generously provided by Sonoma County Parks Foundation: https://www.sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/. Registration required. Recommended that participants dress in layers, wear comfortable, closed toe hiking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Parking fees are…

Eco-Wise Workshop Series 2026 Topic: Stormwater protection and natural disaster preparation Location: Rohnert Park Community Center, Meeting Room #2, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park Presenters: City of Rohnert Park Public Works, Sonoma Water Description: Learn how to live in harmony with the natural elements that shape our lives. Where does water go when it leaves our homes, yards, and streets, and why is it important? How can you be better prepared for natural disasters such as storms, wildfires, and earthquakes? Join us and find out!