Restoration & Conservation
Utilizing Grazing Sheep to Suppress Invasive Plants
This spring, the Laguna Foundation received a grant from the Sonoma County Water Agency to establish a conservation grazing program to remove invasive species and plant native plants along the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail. The sheep that you can see right now, between Occidental Road and Hwy 12, are the first step in this critical restoration project.
As Karl Van Amburg reported from News of the North Bay, "Scientists have turned to an old but trusted tool to help restore ecological balance to Sonoma County's Laguna de Santa Rosa Wetlands."
Sonoma West Times & News, Jul 30, 2018
"Conservation Grazing at the Laguna de Santa Rosa" By E.I. Hillin, Staff Writer
Fire Recovery & Resilience Efforts
Our work continues as we help with replanting native species on fire impacted properties and collaborate with other organizations to develop a clearer understanding of the ecological impacts to the land. Click here for more information.
San Francisco Bay Joint Venture
"Wetlands Restoration IS working in the Laguna de Santa Rosa"
Video produced March 2018
Virtual tour of this amazing 22-mile long wetland complex in Sonoma County.
Community Education
Community Education Program Manager
We are looking for an exemplary environmental educator and program manager to create and run a year-round selection of engaging walks, talks and classes for the community. Click here for more details.
Expressive Nature Photography
Workshop with Brenda Tharp
Sat., Nov. 17, 8:00am-5:00pm
Nature Journaling with Marley Peifer
Workshop and Field Trip
Sun., Nov. 18, 1:00-5:00pm
ALBATROSS
Film Screening
Thurs., Nov. 29, 7:00-9:00pm
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Painting Mushrooms in Gouache
Workshop with Lucy Martin
Sat., Dec. 1, 10:00am-3:00pm
Weave a Willow Basket
Workshop with Charlie Kennard
Sun., Dec. 2, 9:30am-3:30pm
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Traditional Environmental Knowledge & Climate Change
Presentation with Nick Tipon
Thurs., Dec. 6, 7:00-8:30pm
Wild Food & Medicine
Crane Creek Reg. Park Hike
Sat., Dec. 8, 10:00am-Noon
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The Most Unknown
Film Screening
Thurs., Dec. 13, 7:00-9:00pm
Around Your Watershed
Laguna Foundation Board of Directors Pledges $75,000 Matching Grant!
The Board of Directors will match all gifts to the Laguna Foundation received by December 31, thereby doubling the value of your donation.
Turn $75,000 into $150,000! Let's move closer to restoring the waters of the Laguna to a clean, swimmable, and fishable condition.
Click here for more information.
Join Us in our
Season for Stewardship!
Join us for a morning of stewardship and camaraderie at either event – or both! All ages and abilities welcome.
Garden Volunteer Day
Friday, December 7, 2018 9am – noon
Laguna Stewardship Day
Saturday, December 15, 2018 9am – noon
The Laguna Environmental Center is home to our administrative offices, native plant gardens, and Great Blue Heron Hall where we host a new art exhibit every four months. It is a great first stop for anyone looking to learn more about the Laguna de Santa Rosa, a Wetland of International Importance.
Open Hours
Our office and grounds are open
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Location
Corner of Occidental Rd. and Sanford Rd.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
