Epilobium canum (California fuchsia) blooms in summer and fall Fall is the best time to plant most California native plants. Cooler weather and rain get them off to a good start by helping them establish deep roots before the dry season. Converting a lawn to low water use native plants helps save water, and many water providers are also offering incentives to convert your lawn to a more sustainable landscape. Find out if lawn conversion rebates are available from your water provider at https://www.savingwaterpartnership.org/rebates Need some inspiration? Check out our Water Smart Plant Picker or visit a local Water Smart…

Program: In this presentation, you will learn why lawns are not eco-friendly, watch a short video that shows the best method to easily eliminate one, and discover how to decide the best use for the space. You will discuss the latest in walkable green plants, plus a host of other possibilities that will broaden your definition of “lawn alternative” as they answer these questions: Why replace your lawn? Three methods for lawn removal. What do you put where your lawn was? Speaker: Marie Narlock has been a UC Marin Master Gardener since 2004. She studied landscape design through the UC…

Program: Get: seeds for spring planting, wildflower seeds and cover crop seeds; learn about winter sowing and growing garlic. Planting activities for all ages. Cost: Free Sponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and San Anselmo Library

Green Living Fair 2026  October 22, 3:30-5:30 – Free and Open to the Public Fashion Studies Mending Bar at the Green Living Fair 2026 Fashion studies students will be on hand at the Green Living Fair 2026 to help you mend, repair, or alter your clothes, giving them new life and reducing textile waste. They can help with a variety of fixes, including patching or mending holes, rips, and tears. They can also add decorative stitching, appliqués, and patches. They can also hem pants, take in garments that are too big, shorten garments that are too long, and more.  In…

Come on a leisurely walk on the Dickson Trail at the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Join Sonoma Land Trust and Ag+ Open Space to observe the current tidal marsh restoration area at the former Dickson Ranch in comparison to the older tidal marsh restoration at the Sonoma Baylands as you walk along the levee trail that separates them. Level: Gentle

Help restore native plant communities. Program Location: Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Preserve Meeting Place: Kawana Terrace Parking Lot Beautiful and resilient, native plant communities also provide food and shelter to sustain wildlife. You’ll plant native plants to help restore the native plant community and wildlife that depend upon it. 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. They recommend participants dress in layers, wear comfortable, closed toe hiking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Most programs will happen rain or…

About This Community Input Session What would it look like if our neighborhoods were designed to work with and welcome water instead of sending it away? As a part of their Harvest the Rain Pilot Program, Daily Acts is inviting Petaluma community members who live near or are frequent visitors in the Adobe Creek area to REIMAGINE THE RAIN by attending an interactive, neighborhood-based community input session. Join this Community Input Session to: Help Daily Acts understand your experience with stormwater Learn from local experts in our community Connect with your neighbors over FREE dinner Provide feedback on DIY rain garden and curb…

About This Community Input Session What would it look like if our neighborhoods were designed to work with and welcome water instead of sending it away? As a part of their Harvest the Rain Pilot Program, Daily Acts is inviting Petaluma community members who live near or are frequent visitors in the Corona/Capri Creek area to REIMAGINE THE RAIN by attending an interactive, neighborhood-based community input session. Join this Community Input Session to: Help Daily Acts understand your experience with stormwater Learn from local experts in our community Connect with your neighbors over FREE dinner Provide feedback on DIY rain garden and curb…

Creeks, whether year-round or seasonal, provide critical wildlife habitat and corridors. Remove invasive plants and trash from our creeks to keep them healthy for native species. 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, or extreme temperatures. Ages 13 and under require a parent or guardian present. Ages…

Get your hands dirty for a good cause—volunteer in the native plant garden and help pollinators thrive. Snacks provided! Help the 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 deck with sweeping views.…

Join the Garden Steward Program – Volunteer with Daily Acts! Looking for a hands-on way to support Petaluma’s community gardens? Join Daily Acts for their Garden Steward Volunteer Days, where they provide ongoing care for local demonstration gardens while creating meaningful opportunities for community involvement and connection. 🌿 What to Expect These are casual, small-group workdays where seasonal garden needs are tackled. Tasks may include: ✔️ Mulching, weeding, planting ✔️ Pruning ✔️ Irrigation fixes & garden assessments For more information contact emily@dailyacts.org

Join the Garden Steward Program – Volunteer with Daily Acts! Looking for a hands-on way to support Petaluma’s community gardens? Join Daily Acts for their Garden Steward Volunteer Days, where they provide ongoing care for local demonstration gardens while creating meaningful opportunities for community involvement and connection. 🌿 What to Expect These are casual, small-group workdays where seasonal garden needs are tackled. Tasks may include: ✔️ Mulching, weeding, planting ✔️ Pruning ✔️ Irrigation fixes & garden assessments For more information contact emily@dailyacts.org