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
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.
Cloverdale Russian River Cleanup
What to Expect:
Easy to medium-level cleanup—all are welcome!
We 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.
Flora 2026 at Oli Art Gallery and Equality Vines, featuring the Russian River Confluence and Respect Rosé
On Saturday, May 2nd, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Equality Vines will be releasing its RESPECT Rosé to benefit the Russian River Confluence. The rosé is a special batch of wine dedicated to the Confluence and the "Respect Russian River" campaign.
Equality Vines is an amazing organization, featuring three main pillars: LGBTQ organizations, women's equality organizations, and immigration support.
We are also celebrating the opening of FLORA, the newest exhibition at Oli Art Gallery, which features a curated wine and art pairing experience. It will be a super fun day in downtown Guerneville.
LandPaths- Good Fire Volunteer Stewardship Day at Riddell
Greetings community fire tenders,
Whether you are new to bringing fire back to the land or returning, everyone is welcome! We are pleased to announce the third season of our Good Fire Program. The Good Fire Program mission is to return fire to the land in a safe, respectful, and meaningful community-oriented way. The LandPaths stewardship team and community stewards care for over 3,000 acres of Pomo, Coast Miwok, and Wappo land spread across five nature preserves throughout Sonoma County. All burn days will involve burning piles, including pile prep, lighting, tending, and extinguishing. Any burn day may involve a patch burn of exposed grasslands or timber understory if the weather permits and the site is appropriate. We are committed to expanding access to the land through fire, and so there are no certifications necessary to participate and no age limit.
If you have accessibility needs, please reach out and let us know how we can help! We believe that stewardship is an ongoing relationship between people and land, and we seek to develop a healthy and reciprocal relationship based on respect and trust.
Details: LandPaths
Wildlife and Earthquake Expo
Sonoma County is taking a powerful step toward community readiness with the 2026 Sonoma County Wildfire & Earthquake Expo, a two-day event focused on strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience.
Taking place April 25–26, 2026, at the Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, the Expo will highlight earthquake preparedness in recognition of Earthquake Preparedness Month and the 120th anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.
A featured component of this year’s event is “The Epicenter,” a dedicated earthquake preparedness area sponsored by Bolt Down the Bay Area and Friedman’s Home Improvement. This interactive space will showcase one of the Expo’s most anticipated attractions: an earthquake simulator provided by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
The simulator allows participants to safely experience the motion of a real earthquake inside a furnished room, while safety experts guide them through protective actions such as “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” and demonstrate how everyday household items can become hazards during seismic events.
Experts from Bolt Down the Bay Area and Friedman’s Home Improvement will also be onsite at the Expo on Sunday, April 26 to share practical guidance on securing homes and building emergency kits to reduce risk before disaster strikes.
Hosted by Fire Safe Sonoma and Northern Sonoma County CERT, the Expo brings together fire agencies, municipalities, emergency responders, healthcare organizations, utilities, nonprofits, and residents to improve readiness for wildfires, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
The Expo includes two key components:
Saturday, April 25 features a large-scale mass casualty disaster simulation focused on emergency response coordination and training.
Sunday, April 26 is a free, family-friendly community event where attendees can explore interactive exhibits, attend demonstrations and workshops, and connect directly with safety
With a focus on accessibility, the Expo ensures that families, seniors, and vulnerable populations have access to the tools and information needed to prepare for emergencies.
Day at the Woods - 80 Years of Westminster
Join Us for Day at The Woods!
Look forward to live music all day from alumni duo FrogNbog, singer-songwriter Scott Elliott Ferreter, and Occidental's favorite local band, Late for the Train. Casa Nostra will be firing up pizzas in our very own handmade wood-fired oven, and the Momo Man is coming with fresh Nepalese momo. Beer and wine from Old Caz, Pax Wines, and Catch & Release will also be available for purchase!
Day at The Woods is
Land Stewardship Day with Wildlands Conservancy
This is a recurring event: last Saturday of every month.
Habitat Restoration
Native Plant Installation
Trail Maintenance
Invasive Weed Eradication
"The coast isn't saved, it's always being saved." Peter Douglas
Conservation work needs active and ongoing participation by everyone.
Get to know the Jenner Headlands Preserve in a more connected way, by getting your hands in the dirt, your sweat in the soil, and the salt air in your lungs.
Come lend a hand! We meet at the Jenner Headlands parking lot at 12001 Hwy 1.
Light refreshments, work gloves, and hand tools will be provided.
Suggested Items to Bring
work gloves if you like to use your own
water
snacks
sturdy shoes
sun protection
your favorite hand tool
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)
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
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: