Child in the wild returns may 31 2026

Child in the Wild is back – A Sonoma Land Trust event at Howarth Park A free community event celebrating the future Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway Park. May 1, 2026, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA — Sonoma Land Trust is hosting a free, family-friendly event on Sunday, May 31, in Howarth Park to bring the community together in celebration of the future planned Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway park.  Child in the Wild: Niños en la naturaleza is open to the public and will take place from 12pm to 4pm at the Howarth Park lower lawn located at 630 Summerfield Avenue in Santa Rosa. The afternoon includes a schedule of activities for kids of all ages, from dance groups, bounce houses, hula hoops, face painting, nature activities, and more. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: 12:00pm           Sonoma County Pomo Dancers 12:45pm           Classroom Safari 1:15pm             Quercus Quire 1:45pm             Redwood Empire Chinese Association Lion and Dragon Dancers 2:15pm             Wu Academy Martial Arts Demo 2:30pm             Grita Marimba! Ensemble 3:00pm             Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén 3:30pm             Danza Xantotl BOOTHS FEATURING KIDS’ ACTIVITIES: 4 C's California Native Plant Society City of Santa Rosa (Transportation) Climate Crisis Rapid Responders Community Equity Foundation Girl Scouts Laguna Foundation Nuestra Communidad Redwood Empire Chinese Association SE Greenway Campaign Sonoma County Library Sonoma Land Trust “This is a free and family-friendly event that celebrates the recent progress made on the creation of the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway Park,” says Ingrid Stearns, Sonoma Land Trust’s public programs manager. “We are thrilled that the City of Santa Rosa is the new owner of this future parkland as of October 2024. We are honored to host such talented performers and are thankful for the community’s support and participation as we build this park together.” “We’re proud to be a part of creating what is sure to be a vibrant public open space, and are glad we were able to contribute to the acquisition and conservation of this land, right in the heart of Santa Rosa,” said Misti Arias, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space General Manager. “It’s important to celebrate milestones along the way, and we’re happy to be able to support Child in the Wild again this year as we all take a moment to reflect on progress and next steps.” About the Greenway: The Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway is entering its next exciting chapter — and we want you to be part of it. With land acquisition complete, the City of Santa Rosa is launching a community-driven Park Master Planning process to shape the future of this nearly two-mile corridor, and we need your voice. Join us to learn how you can help determine where trails, gathering spaces, gardens, and natural habitat will bring Santa Rosa's own "Central Park" to life. Public engagement opportunities are coming soon — stay connected and help build the Greenway our community deserves. Sponsorship for this free event is being provided by Sonoma Land Trust, Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway Campaign, Recology, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, City of Santa Rosa, Bancroft Foundation, Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, Saba Foundation, Maria Cardamone and Paul Matthews, Girl Scouts of Northern California, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, and California Native Plants Society.