NOTICE—Prescribed burn planned for Montini Open Space Preserve the week of June 23. Learn more.
AVISO—Quema prescrita programada en Montini Open Space Preserve durante la semana del 23 de junio. Más información.
Who We Are
Since 1990, Sonoma Ecology Center has worked to increase appreciation and stewardship of Sonoma Valley’s natural heritage and create measurable benefits in areas of land, water, climate change and biodiversity.
Vision
We envision a future where people, land, water, and wildlife thrive.
Mission
Our mission is to work with our community to identify and lead actions that achieve and sustain ecological health in Sonoma Valley.
For 35 years, Sonoma Ecology Center has worked on behalf of Sonoma Valley’s land, biodiversity, water, climate, and community. Now, we’re looking to the next 35 years—and we need you with us.

Photo by Melania Mahoney



Calendar of Events
We host guided hikes, workship, and community events throughout Sonoma Valley
Fire Resiliency Video
How can people, land, water, and wildlife thrive in a fire-adapted landscape? Watch this video on how we keep people safer while supporting our environment.
Learn more about our work on The Ecology Blog

Cultivating Fire-Wise Landscapes: SEC Partners with SRJC & La Luz to Empower Local Workforce
Photo by Austin NobleThis spring, Sonoma Ecology Center staff joined Santa Rosa Junior College...

Close to Home: By working together, we can alleviate climate change
Photo by Austin Noble This piece, written by former Sonoma Ecology Center Writer and Content Creator Stella Favaro, was originally published in the Press Democrat on June 2, 2025. Bay Area residents are more anxious than ever about climate change. Since Donald...

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