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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Sunday
May 3

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Spring Wildflowers at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools

Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools via Galvin Community Park

Sunday, May 3, 10am-1pm

Level: Moderate

We will walk through the oak woodlands and meadows to see the vernal pools and enjoy the beauty of this ecological preserve. Join Sonoma Land Trust and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a…

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Wednesday
May 6

Accessible Nature Experiences

Sound Healing with Amelia Belle and Bob Rudorf

Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Wednesday, May 6, 3pm-4pm

Level: Gentle

Through the use of crystal sound bowls and other powerful instruments, enriched by the natural sounds of the environment, Amelia and Bob will guide you on a transformational journey, offering you a deeper connection to…

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Saturday
May 9

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

50th Anniversary Field Trip – Freshwater Flows: Mark West Creek

SLT Office — Trip to Mark West Creek

Saturday, May 9, 10am-4pm

Level: Gentle

On this tour, we will be visiting several special places along the Mark West Creek watershed, a place that is designated as special habitat for the endangered Coho salmon. We’ll see the 78-acre Nefertierra, Sonoma…

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Sunday
May 10

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Wildlife Corridor Walk at Glen Oaks Ranch

Glen Oaks Ranch

Sunday, May 10, 10am-2pm

Level: Moderate

Take a walk at historic Glen Oaks Ranch in Sonoma Valley! We’ll learn about the wildlife corridor, fire ecology and more as we traverse a variety of habitats. Join Sonoma Land Trust and Ag +…

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Wednesday
May 13

Nature Webinar Series

Kuleana—A Story of Native Hawai’i

Zoom Webinar Online

Wednesday, May 13, 6pm-7pm

From an early age, Sara Kehaulani Goo was enchanted by her family’s land in Hawai‘i. The vast area on Maui’s rugged east shore — given by King Kamehameha III in 1848 — extends from mountain…

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Saturday
May 16

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Marsh Restoration on the Bay

Sears Point Trailhead

Saturday, May 16, 10am-12pm

Level: Gentle

Take a leisurely walk on the Dickson Trail at the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. We’ll observe the current tidal marsh restoration area at the former Dickson Ranch in comparison to the older tidal…

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Sunday
May 17

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Springtime at Pole Mountain

Monte Rio Beach Parking Lot

Sunday, May 17, 10am-4pm

Level: Strenuous

Observe the wildflowers as we traverse the high country of west county. This guided hike goes up the north side of Pole Mountain. We’ll hike through the forest of the Little Black Mountain Preserve to…

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Wednesday
May 20

Accessible Nature Experiences

Forest Bathing with Jenny Harrow-Keeler

Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Wednesday, May 20, 3pm-4pm

Level: Gentle

A guided forest bathing session is a mindfulness-based practice that invites participants to slow down and connect deeply with nature. Led by a trained guide in nature, this practice involves a series of sensory invitations…

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Wednesday
May 20

Nature Webinar Series

Trail Work—A Legacy of Public Lands

Zoom Webinar Online

Wednesday, May 20, 7pm-8:30pm

Amid an era beleaguered by funding cuts and government shutdowns, public lands have entered a vulnerable zone of sacrifice. In this presentation, geologist, author, and professional mountain biker Dillon Osleger traces the past, present, and possible futures of America’s…

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Wednesday
May 27

Accessible Nature Experiences

Gentle Yoga with Devorah Blum

Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Wednesday, May 27, 3pm-4pm

Level: Gentle

Experience 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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Saturday
May 30

Bilingual Family Outings

Familias al Aire Libre: Primavera en el monte Pole

Sonoma Land Trust Office

Saturday, May 30, 9am-2pm

El monte Pole es la montaña más alta de la costa del condado Sonoma con una elevación de 2,204 pies. ¡Ven a ver una increíble vista de 360 grados de la costa de Sonoma y…

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Sunday
May 31

Accessible Nature Experiences

Child in the Wild

Howarth Park, Lower Lawn

Sunday, May 31, 12pm-4pm

Child in the Wild is a multicultural family celebration in nature to raise awareness of and participation in the creation of the future Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway park. Enjoy over a dozen booths with nature…

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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?
May 3 – Future Fest 2026 with Cool Petaluma
May 5 – Roseland Cinco de Mayo in Santa Rosa
May 9 – Native Arts Festival in Windsor