Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Sugarloaf.   During Memorial Day Weekend of 1969, Sugarloaf had its official opening.   Join us as we take this opportunity to celebrate the 50 years of this Special place.

We will have some great events so come on up and join us all day or part of the day!  Please RSVP for the reunion event, to visit the park or attend the family or history hike or solar viewing, no RSVP required.

10am-11:30am.  Family Nature Hike.   Meet at the Visitor Center.  Join us for a family-friendly 1.5-mile hike with some of our amazing naturalists.   Free stickers for all who attend.

11am-3pm Special Solar Viewing at Robert Ferguson Observatory.

1-5 pm Tips Roadside Trolley selling their amazing tri-tip at the Group Campground.  Complimentary beverages from our generous sponsors.

2 pm to 3:30 pm Join Retired Senior State Archeologist as he explores the history of Sugarloaf as a  park.  Departs from the Group Camp.  No Reservations Needed.

3 pm to 5 pm Sugarloaf Reunion.  Join local politicians and many people who have lived and worked here over the years.   Refreshments from 3 pm-5 pm and remembrances starting at 4 pm.   RSVP here. 

Come to the park for a peaceful hike through the woods, join our Docent’s for this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2 miles hike with a 400 foot vertical, you will learn about Sugarloaf Park and its plants, animals, and history. Weather permitting, the hike will begin and end at the Visitors Center. No RSVP needed, and no charge for the hike. Parking fees apply.

Protected by Ag + Open Space in 2002, the Keen Property is one of Sonoma Valley’s more unique and picturesque conservation easements. It protects ancient lava flows that form walls and rooms, that in turn frame elegant displays of native plants and offer stunning portal views to the surrounding Mayacamas Mountains. With the recent rainfall, the creeks have revived across a gorgeous protected property that is home to the headwaters of Agua Caliente Creek. The October 2017 fires also heavily affected this property. We invite you to come see the land rebound, assess burned trees and learn how to interpret fire-affected landscapes.

This hike is a part of a seasonal series. Hikes to this property will be scheduled throughout the year to give participants an opportunity to see the seasonal changes of a fire-impacted property. This outing is for experienced hikers only, with difficult to moderate hiking over uneven, steep terrain with no trail. We may pass through brushy areas, with possible exposure to ticks or poison oak. Bring appropriate clothing including long pants and sturdy footwear, a hat or sunscreen, and plenty of water. There is no charge for this outing, as it is made possible by Sonoma County Ag + Open Space and the voters of Sonoma County who fund the districts work with a quarter cent sales tax.

Reservations are required online by Thursday, May 16 at 5pm. Limited spots are available for this unique opportunity to hike one of the gems of Sonoma Valley. This outing will fill fast!

Questions? Please contact Tony Passantino at tony@sonomaecologycenter.org or (707) 996-0712 x124.

Sonoma Garden Park’s seasonal Harvest Market operates each Saturday of the harvest season from 9 a.m. to noon in the Straw Bale Barn. Come for the freshest seasonal produce available!

Depending on what’s in season, you’ll find such produce as tomatoes, squash, onions, potatoes, chard, figs, apples, herbs, fresh cut flowers and other fruits, nuts and vegetables. We also sell eggs laid on-site from our free range hens, as well as locally crafted olive oil. And we feature plants from our nursery.

When you shop at the market, you are supporting local, sustainable agriculture and supporting this wonderful community resource. Come to the Harvest Market at Sonoma Garden Park every Saturday through the growing season and enjoy fresh, local, sustainably grown produce.