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Fire has played a leading role in the ecology of the North American West for hundreds of millennia and has been a primary force in the evolution and composition of much of California’s vegetation and flora. The restorative effects of … Read more
Join local farmer Heidi Herrmann for an illustrated presentation and demonstration on how to differentiate and use our coastal sea vegetables. We’ll also discuss seaweed ecology, harvest cycles, and the nutritional/health benefits of our local edible algae, such as nori, … Read more
The work being done by Sonoma Land Trust and our partner organizations to protect interconnected large-scale habitats and promote biodiversity has aided black bear populations throughout Sonoma County. Join local ecologist and writer Meghan Walla-Murphy for an online presentation to … Read more
Join us for an intimate conversation with our new executive director, Eamon O’Byrne, hosted by local outdoor icon Doug McConnell from NBC’s OpenRoad TV. Eamon and Doug, who first met when Eamon worked for The Nature Conservancy on the Channel … Read more
In Mexican culture, the monarch butterfly migration has signaled the return of the spirits of the dearly departed for centuries. Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, coincides with the return of the monarch to its … Read more
Grab your binoculars and cozy up to your computer for an exciting journey into the fall hawk migration! Raptor enthusiast Larry Broderick will take us on an enlightening tour of the diversity of hawk species that make their way down … Read more
Join Sonoma Land Trust outings guide Corby Hines for a virtual hike at Glen Oaks Ranch! This interactive experience, supplemented with photographs and maps, will attempt to mimic what we would do in person on the land. First, we will … Read more
Join Sonoma Land Trust outings guide Corby Hines for a virtual hike up Pole Mountain! About this Event Join us for an interactive, guided, virtual nature experience of Pole Mountain. We’ll “hike” up the north side of Pole Mountain, reach … Read more
Join Sonoma Land Trust outings guide Corby Hines for a virtual hike up Pole Mountain! About this Event Join us for an interactive, guided, virtual nature experience of Pole Mountain. We’ll “hike” up the north side of Pole Mountain, reach … Read more
Spend the evening with herbalist Autumn Summers learning about the winter and early spring treasures of our local native and naturalized flora and fungi to include in your wellness kit and kitchen pantry. From soups to smoothies, adding these plants … Read more
A virtual tour of the Sonoma Coast seafloor.
Join Sonoma Land Trust outings guide Corby Hines for a virtual hike at The Cedars! Discover the most unique and intriguing landscape in Sonoma County — The Cedars! Join us on a virtual exploration of this remote corner of our … Read more
Join us for a bilingual family nature walk! About this event Familias Al Aire Libre / Families Outdoors Bilingual Nature Walk for the Entire Family FREE 10am–2pm January 22 - Bodega Head/Sonoma Coast February 26 - Laguna de Santa Rosa … Read more
Join Sonoma Land Trust for a hike at Glen Oaks Ranch in Sonoma Valley! About this event Join Sonoma Land Trust for a hike at Glen Oaks Ranch — an historic ranch located in Sonoma Valley near Glen Ellen. This … Read more
Bilingual Nature Walk for the Entire Family Join us for a bilingual family nature walk! Each month we visit a different park with nature guides. Fun for all families! Transportation available.
River otters are making a comeback after having been missing from much of the Bay Area for decades. Join Megan Isadore, co-founder and director of the River Otter Ecology Project, to learn about how this nonprofit has been documenting their … Read more
Join Sonoma Land Trust for a walk on the San Pablo Bay and celebrate Bay Day. You'll observe the marsh restoration area at the former Dickson Ranch. Level: Gentle
Join this leisurely walk on the San Pablo Bay. You’ll observe the current tidal marsh restoration area at the former Dickson Ranch in comparison to the older tidal marsh restoration at the Sonoma Baylands while walking along the levee trail … Read more
The Jenner Hawk Overlook is the spot to view the fall migration of raptors as they soar on the hillside updrafts along the Sonoma Coast. From there, certified Naturalist Larry Broderick will introduce you to bird spotting and identification on … Read more
Sonoma County’s oak woodlands are teeming with life — plants and animals that exist in an astonishing variety of shapes, behaviors, and interrelationships. Many of these life forms depend on oaks, and others rely on plants that live in a … Read more
