Outings & Events

The Nature Around Us: Intro to Nature Journaling

Join Sonoma Land Trust for an introductory workshop taught by Sarah Reid and learn how to observe nature more deeply by documenting in a nature journal. We will observe using the prompts “I notice, I wonder, It reminds me of” and use numbers, words and pictures to record our observations. You don’t need to know how to draw to nature journal! We will teach you simple techniques and fun ways to record nature.

Sarah Reid was inspired to start Nature Journaling during a California Naturalist course in 2017. She has since trained with John Muir Laws and other nature journal instructors and teaches beginning Nature Journalling techniques. Sarah will bring samples and resources to share with participants.

The Nature Around Us: Journaling the Santa Rosa Creek Watershed

Join Sonoma Land Trust for a nature journaling exploration of the Santa Rosa Creek watershed! Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, grow your observation skills, and develop a sense of place in the Santa Rosa Creek watershed.

Over the course of six outings, we’ll be visiting key waterways on protected lands across the Santa Rosa Creek watershed, from the headwaters to the Laguna, taking time to sit, observe, and document the nature we see. We’ll gain a sense of the nature that connects and flows through Sonoma County’s largest urban area, giving us a chance to see the interrelations of the landscape and natural environment. As we focus on nature journaling, we’ll learn to train our eyes to notice details in the landscape that may have otherwise gone unseen. Join us for the entire series or join us for any one you’d like!

We look forward to this discovery of the amazing waterways that sustain life through our city!

• June 18: Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop led by Sarah Reid at the juncture of Matanzas Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Prince Gateway Park) 6pm–8pm
• July 9: Nature Journaling at the juncture of Brush Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Flat Rock Park) with an opening Native Land Acknowledgement by Joe Salinas 6–7:30pm
• July 16: Nature Journaling at Santa Rosa Creek Headwaters (Hood Mtn. Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• July 23: Nature Journaling at Sierra Park Creek (Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway) 6–7:30pm
• July 30: Nature Journaling at Cooper Creek (Taylor Mountain Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• August 6: Nature Journaling at mouth of Santa Rosa Creek (Delta Pond) 6–7:30pm

Intro Workshop is from 6–8pm. All other field outings are from 6 to 7:30pm. Participation is free; pre-registration is required. Designed for people of all ages and abilities.

For more information, contact Ingrid@sonomalandtrust.org or 707.596.6092.

Language of the Land: Bay Area Wildlife

Join Sonoma Land Trust for a presentation by conservationist Jeff Miller, author of Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide. As habitat loss and climate breakdown endanger ever more animal species, the author invites fellow Bay Area denizens to embrace their local animal neighbors. Featuring over 100 native creatures, spanning mammalian, marine, avian, amphibian and invertebrate species, this informative primer is a treasure map for regional wildlife that enlists readers to join the ranks of the world’s wildlife defenders. His talk will cast a spotlight on some of the region’s most charismatic fauna, amazing animal congregations, and mass migrations. Jeff will talk about the conservation messages woven throughout his book, some Bay Area wildlife success stories, and which critters really need our help right now.

Jeff Miller is an amateur naturalist, professional conservationist, and passionate advocate for wildlife. Jeff is the founder of the nonprofit Alameda Creek Alliance and has served as its executive director since 1997, working to restore steelhead trout and salmon to Alameda Creek and protect the Bay Area’s largest local watershed. He’s a senior conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity, spearheading biodiversity protection campaigns throughout the Bay Area and California, preparing endangered species listing petitions, writing press releases, and doing public outreach and organizing around wildlife protection issues. Over the last quarter century, he has been involved in conservation efforts for dozens of the most iconic imperiled wildlife species in the Bay Area, the most recent being securing state protections for burrowing owls. Jeff says that loving nature is as important as fighting for it and grieving ecological destruction. People tend to care more about animals and places that they have a direct experience with, so he wrote Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide to try to connect readers with our regional fauna and inspire them to make a pilgrimage to witness the Bay Area’s spectacular natural phenomena.

Spanish interpretation provided.

Familias al Aire Libre en Spring Lake Regional Park

Acompañe a Sonoma Land Trust a Spring Lake Regional Park para una escapada fresca. Trae a su familia para nadar en la laguna – todas las edades son bienvenidas. Tenemos un espacio reservado y vamos a hacer un potluck picnic. También vamos a aprender sobre el futuro Southeast Greenway Parque que se va a conectar con Spring Lake Regional Park.

Join Sonoma Land Trust at Spring Lake Regional Park for a cool getaway. Bring your family for a swim in the lagoon – all ages are welcome. We have a space reserved and will have a potluck picnic. We will also learn about the future Southeast Greenway Park that is going to connect to Spring Lake Regional Park.

ADA Accessible

The Nature Around Us: Nature Journaling at Flat Rock Park

Opening Land Acknowledgement

Join local Native community member Joe Salinas, leader of the Sonoma County Pomo Dancers, for an opening Land Acknowledgement to honor this special place.

The Nature Around Us: Journaling the Santa Rosa Creek Watershed

Join Sonoma Land Trust for a nature journaling exploration of the Santa Rosa Creek watershed! Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, grow your observation skills, and develop a sense of place in the Santa Rosa Creek watershed.

Over the course of six outings, we’ll be visiting key waterways on protected lands across the Santa Rosa Creek watershed, from the headwaters to the Laguna, taking time to sit, observe, and document the nature we see. We’ll gain a sense of the nature that connects and flows through Sonoma County’s largest urban area, giving us a chance to see the interrelations of the landscape and natural environment. As we focus on nature journaling, we’ll learn to train our eyes to notice details in the landscape that may have otherwise gone unseen. Join us for the entire series or join us for any one you’d like!

We look forward to this discovery of the amazing waterways that sustain life through our city!

• June 18: Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop led by Sarah Reid at the juncture of Matanzas Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Prince Gateway Park) 6pm–8pm
• July 9: Nature Journaling at the juncture of Brush Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Flat Rock Park) with an opening Native Land Acknowledgement by Joe Salinas 6–7:30pm
• July 16: Nature Journaling at Santa Rosa Creek Headwaters (Hood Mtn. Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• July 23: Nature Journaling at Sierra Park Creek (Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway) 6–7:30pm
• July 30: Nature Journaling at Cooper Creek (Taylor Mountain Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• August 6: Nature Journaling at mouth of Santa Rosa Creek (Delta Pond) 6–7:30pm

Intro Workshop is from 6–8pm. All other field outings are from 6 to 7:30pm. Participation is free; pre-registration is required. Designed for people of all ages and abilities.

For more information, contact Ingrid@sonomalandtrust.org or 707.596.6092.

The Nature Around Us: Nature Journaling at Santa Rosa Creek Headwaters

This week, we’ll take a trip up to the headwaters of Santa Rosa Creek, at Hood Mountain Regional Park. We’ll journal the area where the waters begin their flow on their journey to Santa Rosa, and reflect on the importance of protecting this water source.

The Nature Around Us: Journaling the Santa Rosa Creek Watershed

Join Sonoma Land Trust for a nature journaling exploration of the Santa Rosa Creek watershed! Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, grow your observation skills, and develop a sense of place in the Santa Rosa Creek watershed.

Over the course of six outings, we’ll be visiting key waterways on protected lands across the Santa Rosa Creek watershed, from the headwaters to the Laguna, taking time to sit, observe, and document the nature we see. We’ll gain a sense of the nature that connects and flows through Sonoma County’s largest urban area, giving us a chance to see the interrelations of the landscape and natural environment. As we focus on nature journaling, we’ll learn to train our eyes to notice details in the landscape that may have otherwise gone unseen. Join us for the entire series or join us for any one you’d like!

We look forward to this discovery of the amazing waterways that sustain life through our city!

• June 18: Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop led by Sarah Reid at the juncture of Matanzas Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Prince Gateway Park) 6pm–8pm
• July 9: Nature Journaling at the juncture of Brush Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Flat Rock Park) with an opening Native Land Acknowledgement by Joe Salinas 6–7:30pm
• July 16: Nature Journaling at Santa Rosa Creek Headwaters (Hood Mtn. Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• July 23: Nature Journaling at Sierra Park Creek (Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway) 6–7:30pm
• July 30: Nature Journaling at Cooper Creek (Taylor Mountain Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• August 6: Nature Journaling at mouth of Santa Rosa Creek (Delta Pond) 6–7:30pm

Intro Workshop is from 6–8pm. All other field outings are from 6 to 7:30pm. Participation is free; pre-registration is required. Designed for people of all ages and abilities.

For more information, contact Ingrid@sonomalandtrust.org or 707.596.6092.

The Nature Around Us: Nature Journaling at Sierra Park Creek

Sierra Park Creek is one of three creeks that bisect the future Southeast Greenway Park. We’ll spend some time exploring how the water flows through this urbanized area and learn about how they connect to Santa Rosa Creek, while journaling all that we see.

The Nature Around Us: Journaling the Santa Rosa Creek Watershed

Join Sonoma Land Trust for a nature journaling exploration of the Santa Rosa Creek watershed! Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, grow your observation skills, and develop a sense of place in the Santa Rosa Creek watershed.

Over the course of six outings, we’ll be visiting key waterways on protected lands across the Santa Rosa Creek watershed, from the headwaters to the Laguna, taking time to sit, observe, and document the nature we see. We’ll gain a sense of the nature that connects and flows through Sonoma County’s largest urban area, giving us a chance to see the interrelations of the landscape and natural environment. As we focus on nature journaling, we’ll learn to train our eyes to notice details in the landscape that may have otherwise gone unseen. Join us for the entire series or join us for any one you’d like!

We look forward to this discovery of the amazing waterways that sustain life through our city!

• June 18: Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop led by Sarah Reid at the juncture of Matanzas Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Prince Gateway Park) 6pm–8pm
• July 9: Nature Journaling at the juncture of Brush Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Flat Rock Park) with an opening Native Land Acknowledgement by Joe Salinas 6–7:30pm
• July 16: Nature Journaling at Santa Rosa Creek Headwaters (Hood Mtn. Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• July 23: Nature Journaling at Sierra Park Creek (Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway) 6–7:30pm
• July 30: Nature Journaling at Cooper Creek (Taylor Mountain Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• August 6: Nature Journaling at mouth of Santa Rosa Creek (Delta Pond) 6–7:30pm

Intro Workshop is from 6–8pm. All other field outings are from 6 to 7:30pm. Participation is free; pre-registration is required. Designed for people of all ages and abilities.

For more information, contact Ingrid@sonomalandtrust.org or 707.596.6092.

The Nature Around Us: Nature Journaling at Cooper Creek

Sonoma Land Trust helped protect the 54-acre Cooper Creek addition to Taylor Mountain Regional Park in 2020. Join us for our first public exploration of this land as we enjoy the views from above the city and record our nature observations in our journals.

The Nature Around Us: Journaling the Santa Rosa Creek Watershed

Join Sonoma Land Trust for a nature journaling exploration of the Santa Rosa Creek watershed! Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, grow your observation skills, and develop a sense of place in the Santa Rosa Creek watershed.

Over the course of six outings, we’ll be visiting key waterways on protected lands across the Santa Rosa Creek watershed, from the headwaters to the Laguna, taking time to sit, observe, and document the nature we see. We’ll gain a sense of the nature that connects and flows through Sonoma County’s largest urban area, giving us a chance to see the interrelations of the landscape and natural environment. As we focus on nature journaling, we’ll learn to train our eyes to notice details in the landscape that may have otherwise gone unseen. Join us for the entire series or join us for any one you’d like!

We look forward to this discovery of the amazing waterways that sustain life through our city!

• June 18: Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop led by Sarah Reid at the juncture of Matanzas Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Prince Gateway Park) 6pm–8pm
• July 9: Nature Journaling at the juncture of Brush Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Flat Rock Park) with an opening Native Land Acknowledgement by Joe Salinas 6–7:30pm
• July 16: Nature Journaling at Santa Rosa Creek Headwaters (Hood Mtn. Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• July 23: Nature Journaling at Sierra Park Creek (Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway) 6–7:30pm
• July 30: Nature Journaling at Cooper Creek (Taylor Mountain Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• August 6: Nature Journaling at mouth of Santa Rosa Creek (Delta Pond) 6–7:30pm

Intro Workshop is from 6–8pm. All other field outings are from 6 to 7:30pm. Participation is free; pre-registration is required. Designed for people of all ages and abilities.

For more information, contact Ingrid@sonomalandtrust.org or 707.596.6092.

The Nature Around Us: Nature Journaling at the mouth of Santa Rosa Creek

Join us for our final exploration of the Santa Rosa Creek watershed, at the juncture where Santa Rosa Creek meets the Laguna de Santa Rosa. We’ll reflect on all we’ve learned about the watershed, from the headwaters, through the city, and where it converges into the larger watershed.

The Nature Around Us: Journaling the Santa Rosa Creek Watershed

Join Sonoma Land Trust for a nature journaling exploration of the Santa Rosa Creek watershed! Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, grow your observation skills, and develop a sense of place in the Santa Rosa Creek watershed.

Over the course of six outings, we’ll be visiting key waterways on protected lands across the Santa Rosa Creek watershed, from the headwaters to the Laguna, taking time to sit, observe, and document the nature we see. We’ll gain a sense of the nature that connects and flows through Sonoma County’s largest urban area, giving us a chance to see the interrelations of the landscape and natural environment. As we focus on nature journaling, we’ll learn to train our eyes to notice details in the landscape that may have otherwise gone unseen. Join us for the entire series or join us for any one you’d like!

We look forward to this discovery of the amazing waterways that sustain life through our city!

• June 18: Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop led by Sarah Reid at the juncture of Matanzas Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Prince Gateway Park) 6pm–8pm
• July 9: Nature Journaling at the juncture of Brush Creek and Santa Rosa Creek (Flat Rock Park) with an opening Native Land Acknowledgement by Joe Salinas 6–7:30pm
• July 16: Nature Journaling at Santa Rosa Creek Headwaters (Hood Mtn. Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• July 23: Nature Journaling at Sierra Park Creek (Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway) 6–7:30pm
• July 30: Nature Journaling at Cooper Creek (Taylor Mountain Regional Park) 6–7:30pm
• August 6: Nature Journaling at mouth of Santa Rosa Creek (Delta Pond) 6–7:30pm

Intro Workshop is from 6–8pm. All other field outings are from 6 to 7:30pm. Participation is free; pre-registration is required. Designed for people of all ages and abilities.

For more information, contact Ingrid@sonomalandtrust.org or 707.596.6092.