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Wildflower Walk at Van Hoosear Preserve – April 22

People in a wildflower field taking photographs

Join Sonoma Ecology Center and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for our annual spring hikes at Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve, a stunning 162-acre protected area renowned for its incredible biodiversity and vibrant wildflower displays. This exclusive opportunity allows participants to experience one of Sonoma Valley’s most treasured landscapes, guided …

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CANCELLED Advisory Committee Meeting

The April 23, 2026  Ag + Open Space Advisory Committee Meeting is CANCELLED. The next Ag + Open Space Advisory Committee Meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026 Cancellation Notice  

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Montini Walk with Local Biologist: Explore Plant Communities

Man leading group on a hike, oak trees in background.

Join Sonoma Ecology Center and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, to explore the different plant communities in Montini Open Space Preserve with us! This walk will be led by retired field botanist Greg Perrier. The walk will include discussion of management concerns, and the factors that control the distribution …

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Explorando la Preserva de Rancho Mark West / Exploring Rancho Mark West Preserve

Kids playing and exploring in creek bed

Acompáñenos a visitar la hermosa Reserva Rancho Mark West, cerca de Santa Rosa. Observaremos de cerca lo que sucede en el suelo del bosque y alrededor del estanque después de que pasan las lluvias invernales y la luz del sol ayuda a las plantitas a abrirse camino hacia el mundo. …

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Pedal With Pride / Pedaleando Con Orgullo

Child in foreground riding a bike, others follow behind. Booth setup in background

LandPaths Branch Out series centers LGBTQ+ community members with the purpose of creating a sense of belonging and inclusive, welcoming spaces in the outdoors. Join our New Audiences team on a bike tour! We’ll explore the landscapes on our way to Sebastopol. We’ll participate in an activity filled with art, …

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Reading the Landscape for Fire – Saddle Mountain Prescribed Fire Workshop

Open meadow with wildflowers in bloom and oak trees in the background.

This workshop will focus on post-wildfire and pre-prescribed-burn considerations in a 50-acre mixed hardwood forest that we hope to burn this year. The forest burned at low severity during the 2020 Glass Fire, offering an opportunity to discuss factors contributing to wildfire behavior and effects; post-fire vegetation and fuel trajectories; …

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Gentle Yoga with Devorah Blum

People practicing yoga in a park. Headshot of Devorah Blum in circular pop out

Join Sonoma Land Trust and Ag + Open Space on the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway for gentle yoga with Devorah Blum. In her fun, gentle class, Devorah teaches healthy ways to stretch, strengthen, and balance in the yoga poses. Devorah’s depth of understanding of the postures, along with her attentiveness, …

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Wildflower Walk at Van Hoosear Preserve – May 2

People in a wildflower field taking photographs

Join Sonoma Ecology Center and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for our annual spring hikes at Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve, a stunning 162-acre protected area renowned for its incredible biodiversity and vibrant wildflower displays. This exclusive opportunity allows participants to experience one of Sonoma Valley’s most treasured landscapes, guided …

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Walk on the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Aerial photo of the greenway park surrounded by neighborhoods

Join Sonoma Land Trust and Ag + Open Space for a walk on the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway and get a preview of this future trail and park. We’ll walk the length of this nearly 2-mile stretch of open space, from Montgomery High School to Spring Lake Regional Park. Experience …

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