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. We ask that you 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! This event will also include a clothing swap. Please bring clothing items and accessories (clean and in good shape) to share and bring home something new to you!

Do you have a large item you need to part ways with? Or maybe some loved objects that need a new home? Come to the Reuse Bazaar! Bring your items or just shop (for free) what others bring. Once the event concludes, as many items as possible will be donated to local thrift stores to keep materials out of the landfill.   8 am – 11 am: Drop off reusable items 12 pm – 3 pm: “Shop” for free   This event is for Sonoma County residents. ID’s will be checked. Residents will be limited to one vehicle full of…

All ages are welcome to join Santa Rosa Water for a litter-busting party on Santa Rosa Creek at the Prince Memorial Greenway, as part of the annual state-wide Coastal Cleanup Day. This restored section of creek is really a gem in the heart of downtown with an active trail system. Large trees and deep pools are home to a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial species including heron, steelhead trout, and river otters! We’ll make trash cleanup extra fun and satisfying with a competition and prizes for your finds. This is a popular event with a big positive impact.

This exciting event will spotlight a variety of homes that have embraced electrification and sustainable practices, offering attendees a firsthand look at the benefits of replacing gas-powered appliances with cleaner, more efficient electric alternatives. Gain valuable insights from tour hosts on appliance selection, contractor decisions, installation processes, tax credits and incentives, making your transition to electric living informed and cost-effective. Attendees will have the chance to see firsthand a wide variety of electric appliances and environmentally-conscious home upgrades including energy-efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, rainwater catchments, compost bins, electric vehicles (EVs), solar…

Come on down to Crooked Goat for a FREE community, conservation and conversation-filled gathering focused on saving water (and money) where you live! Join Daily Acts and the City of Petaluma as they cover all things residential water conservation. This event will be interactive, interesting, informative and playful (did we mention water-saving prizes?!) You’ll walk away knowing how to: Tap into free local programs and resources Reduce your water bill and spot hidden leaks Transform lawns with free sheet mulching support Explore greywater and rainwater solutions And much more! Bring your questions, your friends, and your love for our community. This is your chance to learn, connect, and take the next step toward…

Have you wanted to become a UC Master Gardener here in Sonoma County? Apply by September 3, 2025! Master Gardeners are UC trained garden experts who volunteer to serve their community. If you are committed to sharing and teaching information to others, the Master Gardeners of Sonoma County offer you the opportunity to learn and to use your knowledge of gardening to serve the community. The UC Master Gardener Program is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to providing environmentally sustainable, science-based horticultural education to Sonoma County home gardeners. Master Gardeners of Sonoma County have a deep commitment to community…

Visitors to the Sonoma County Fair this year will see a fresh, educational collaboration between the UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County and the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership. The two organizations are teaming up for a third year to create an educational demonstration garden in the patio outside the Hall of Flowers at the Sonoma County Fair.  The garden, called “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs. Home Scale Practices to Retain the Rain,” features ways to slow, spread, and sink rainwater, improve soil health, create beneficial habitat, and showcases a variety of low-water-use plants recommended for the region.  As Sonoma County…

Come celebrate the completion of the Town of Windsor’s 2024 Sustainable Saturdays workshop series with the organizations that came to present sustainable solutions to Windsor this year. To learn more://www.townofwindsor.ca.gov/1577/Sustainability-Workshops

The Town of Windsor’s November Sustainable Saturday workshop will focus on indigenous ways of understanding and stewarding the natural environment. The interactive workshop will grant participants insights into traditional ecological methods that can be applied to contemporary environmental challenges. The event will be held at the Windsor Senior Center from 10:30am-12:30pm on November 1, 2025.

This workshop is part of the Town of Windsor’s Sustainable Saturdays monthly workshop series. It will highlight no-cost resources designed to help small- and medium-sized businesses operate sustainably and profitably. The English workshop will be held from 10:30-11:30am. Hablaremos sobre los recursos gratuitos diseñados para ayudar a los negocios pequeños y medianos a operar de forma sostenible y lucrativa. Taller en Español de 11:30am-12:30pm. More information: https://www.townofwindsor.ca.gov/1577/Sustainability-Workshops