Friends of Fife Creek Volunteer Day
Friends of Fife Creek Bridge to Bridge Project
Our Mission:Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI) is dedicated to protecting water quality and public health throughout Northern California by identifying pollution sources through the collection and analysis of water quality data. CCWI shares the information collected with government regulatory agencies and the public, and engages in education and community outreach activities.
Volunteers meet across Hwy 116 from Safeway in Guerneville.
Wear sturdy shoes and a gear belt (if you have one)
Forest Stewardship Workshop Series: Online with a field day in Mendocino County
Register now for a California Forest Stewardship Workshop
Online April 22 - June 17, 2026 and in-person Saturday,
May 16th in Mendocino County
Join the workshop to better understand and protect your forests by receiving technical assistance, developing a forest management plan, and having a resource professional visit your forest.
Workshop topics include:
•Forest management objectives and planning
•Forest health
•Forest and fire ecology, wildlife, watersheds
•Fuels reduction and forest resource marketing
•Mapping, inventory, and silviculture
•Project development & permitting
•Getting professional help and cost-share opportunities
Participants will utilize online resources on their own time to complete learning modules and short activities.
Zoom meetings with all participants and presenters will take place once a week on Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm. The in-person field day will cover silviculture, forest inventory and mapping activities. Participants who complete the workshop will be eligible for a free site visit with a California Registered Professional Forester, California Certified Burn Boss, or California Certified Range Manager.
Registration is available at:
https://link.ucanr.edu/stewardshipworskhopregistration
Registration fee is $60.00.
Scholarship funding for registration fee is available.
For questions, contact Kim Ingram, kcingram@ucanr.edu
Broomapullooza
Bringing land managers and community together to raise awareness and highlight the need for funding to treat the broom invasion along Fort Ross Road!
Learn management techniques from Jason Mills (ecological solutions) and apply them to your property.
“Who can pull the most broom” contest, with prizes from local vendors
Lunch provided by Padmasambhava Peace Institute with musical guest Gayle and Wanda
To register email melissa.bushner@coastridgeforestcouncil.org
Native Bees! AGVWC Spring Gathering
Carol Ellis and Kelli Cox of the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association will share their knowledge.
AGVWC invites you to gather, learn about the Atascadero/Green Valley Watershed, share stories, and become part of their council.
Questions? : agwvc.info@gmail.com
Santa Rosa Creek Cleanup
Help keep this Russian River tributary clean year-round! This monthly 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
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes, long sleeves and a hat if sunny. Please bring a water bottle and any other personal items you might need for a 2 hour cleanup. Contact Ariel Majorana with questions, ariel@russianriverkeeper.org or (707) 684-9462.
From the check-in location, volunteers will be able to choose various walking routes along the creek based on where the trash is.
All supplies provided—gloves, trash grabbers, and bags. Just bring your enthusiasm!
Weather permitting—check for email updates if conditions are uncertain.
Laguna Stewards Colgan Creek/ Día de Laguna Stewards
Come be a part of something special at Colgan Creek!
Come be a part of something special at Colgan Creek! Join us for a fun and rewarding day of hands-on stewardship as we care for this creek. Starting at Taylor Mountain and flowing through Santa Rosa to Roseland and then to the Laguna de Santa Rosa, Colgan Creek has gone through many stages of restoration—we would like you to be a part of this new phase!
This is your chance to see the creek’s incredible transformation and make a real impact in its ongoing care. Whether you're new to ecological restoration or an experienced volunteer, everyone is welcome—of all ages and abilities. Let’s come together to nurture this beautiful creek and continue its journey toward restoration. We can’t wait to share this experience with you!
IMPORTANT: Location details will be sent via email upon registration. FREE TO ATTEND, please register HERE
PLEASE NOTE: All ages are welcome! No experience is necessary; tools and training are provided.
Big thank you to our Phase 3 project funders, which include the Department of Water Resources Urban Streams Restoration Program, the Wildlife Conservation Board, and the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Additional Phase 3 partners include the City of Santa Rosa and Rainforest Rising. We could not do this work without them.
Sonoma Creek Cleanup
Come help Russian Riverkeeper cleanup the trash along this stretch of Sonoma Creek!
We’re branching out into our surrounding communities to help keep these areas clean for all to enjoy- let’s connect while enjoying a day outside making a positive impact on our environment.
Meet us in Sonoma at Maxwell Farms Park to get started. Parking is TBD, we will follow up through email with exact spot. Meet Carol in an orange shirt or safety vest to check-in.
Supplies will be provided if needed but you are encouraged to bring gloves, water, hat, and other personal items you might need for a 2 hour cleanup. Please wear sturdy shoes and clothing that is ok to get dirty. It might be a bit chilly in the morning but we are hoping for good weather. In the event of rain, event may be cancelled depending on severity and we’ll keep in touch about conditions through email.
Feel free to contact Ariel Majorana with questions- ariel@russianriverkeeper.org
Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival
Join the Russian River Confluence in attending the 2026 Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival! The festival is one of California's biggest and best celebrations of the endangered Steelhead Trout, which return annually to the Congressman Don Clausen Fish Hatchery at Lake Sonoma to spawn the next generation of fish.
This free event attracts 5,000-8,000 people each year to the grounds of the Milt Brandt Visitor Center at Lake Sonoma. Adults and children can view the nature exhibits and learn about environmental stewardship, preservation of natural resources and protection of threatened and endangered species.
Activities and exhibits each year have included the Bird Rescue Center, Sonoma Water, CAL FIRE, the Coast Guard and Sonoma County Bowmen. Live music, an ever-popular bubble show, arts and crafts, and fishing-themed games keep everyone entertained.
Click the link below for more info: