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

55 Years For Earth Day, 35 Years for Sonoma Ecology Center

55 Years For Earth Day, 35 Years for Sonoma Ecology Center

Photo by Marielle V Chua This article, written by Sonoma Ecology Center board member David Morell, was originally published in the Sonoma Sun on April 19, 2025. Never since its founding by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson and university activist Dennis Hayes on April...

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