Community Events in Sonoma County

Connecting people with nature

Sonoma Land Trust’s events and outings connect people with our protected lands through hands-on learning, recreation, and exploration.

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Saturday
Oct 3

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Bay Day: Marsh Restoration on the Bay

Sears Point Trailhead

Saturday, October 3, 10am-12pm

Level: Gentle

Celebrate Bay Day with a leisurely walk on the Dickson Trail at the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Join Sonoma Land Trust and Ag + Open Space to observe the current tidal marsh restoration…

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Sunday
Oct 4

50th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, October 4, 11am-8:30pm

We’ll gather to honor 50 years of protecting the lands that define Sonoma County, and the community that made it possible. From a joyful afternoon picnic to an intimate evening under the oaks, this milestone…

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Wednesday
Oct 7

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Sharing Stories Together in Nature – Environmental Threats

Lone Tree at Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Wednesday, October 7, 4pm-5pm

Level: Gentle

Sharing Stories Together in Nature – The Environmental Threat of Overdevelopment Sonoma Land Trust has a rich history of land conservation spanning 50 years. Each week we’ll read from a chapter of SLT’s history, focusing…

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Wednesday
Oct 14

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Sharing Stories Together in Nature – Saving Farmlands

Lone Tree at Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Wednesday, October 14, 4pm-5pm

Level: Gentle

Sharing Stories Together in Nature – Saving Farmlands Sonoma Land Trust has a rich history of land conservation spanning 50 years. Each week we’ll read from a chapter of SLT’s history, focusing on various themes….

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Saturday
Oct 17

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

50th Anniversary Field Trip – Sonoma Coast

SLT Office — Trip to Sonoma Coast

Saturday, October 17, 10am-4pm

Level: Gentle

In the 1990s, Sonoma Land Trust, with funding from the State Coastal Conservancy, conducted a coastal parcel study focused on the area of the Sonoma Coast from the Estero Americano to the Russian River. In…

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Sunday
Oct 18

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Raptor Walk at Estero Americano Preserve

Potter Schoolhouse

Sunday, October 18, 10am-2pm

Level: Moderate

Come on a raptor walk on the Sonoma Coast during the fall hawk migration season with Sonoma Land Trust and Ag+ Open Space. We have binoculars to lend, and you’ll learn skills to easily identify…

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Wednesday
Oct 21

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Sharing Stories Together in Nature – Coastal Protections

Lone Tree at Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Wednesday, October 21, 4pm-5pm

Level: Gentle

Sharing Stories Together in Nature – Coastal Protections Sonoma Land Trust has a rich history of land conservation spanning 50 years. Each week we’ll read from a chapter of SLT’s history, focusing on various themes….

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Saturday
Oct 24

Bilingual Family Outings

Familias al aire libre en la Reserva de Fairlfield Osborn

Sonoma Land Trust Office

Saturday, October 24, 11am-4pm

Level: Gentle

Acompañe a Sonoma Land Trust y el Centro de Investigación Medioambiental de la Universidad de Sonoma State para el paseo mensual llamado Familias al Aire Libre. Estos paseos son dirigidos en español, hay transportación disponible,…

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Sunday
Oct 25

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Autumn Views at Pole Mountain

Monte Rio Beach Parking Lot

Sunday, October 25, 10am-4pm

Level: Strenuous

This guided hike goes up the north side of Pole Mountain. We’ll hike through the forest of the Little Black Mountain Preserve to reach the 2,204-foot summit for amazing 360-degree views of the Sonoma Coast…

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Wednesday
Oct 28

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Sharing Stories Together in Nature – Landscape-scale Conservation

Lone Tree at Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Wednesday, October 28, 4pm-5pm

Level: Gentle

Sharing Stories Together in Nature – Landscape-scale Conservation Sonoma Land Trust has a rich history of land conservation spanning 50 years. Each week we’ll read from a chapter of SLT’s history, focusing on various themes….

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Sunday
Nov 1

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Marsh Restoration on the Bay

Sears Point Trailhead

Sunday, November 1, 10am-12pm

Level: Gentle

Come on a leisurely walk on the Dickson Trail at the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Join Sonoma Land Trust and Ag+ Open Space to observe the current tidal marsh restoration area at the…

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Saturday
Nov 14

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

50th Anniversary Field Trip – North County – Legacy Lands

SLT Office — Trip to North County

Saturday, November 14, 10am-4pm

Level: Gentle

In the early days of Sonoma Land Trust, we relied on gifts of land. Join us on a tour of north county, where we’ll visit a few of these properties, including Laufenburg Ranch in the…

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Questions? We want to hear from you.

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Please direct questions about our events and outings to: outings@sonomalandtrust.org

Local events: Come say hi to us!

We believe protecting the land begins with connecting people to it. By attending local gatherings, we can meet people where they are. Each event is a chance to listen, share stories, and inspire action—building a stronger connection between our community and the land we all call home.

Up Next?

October 3 – Many Moons Festival at Ives Park in Sebastopol