Sonoma Garden Park

Sonoma Garden Park a 6.1 acre park public garden located at 19996 7th St E, Sonoma, CA, 95476 and is open daily from sunrise to sunset. 

Volunteer at Sonoma Garden Park

Volunteers play a vital role at Sonoma Garden Park. Become a regular volunteer and grow your gardening knowledge while meeting some wonderful people!

Sonoma Garden Park Volunteer Drop-In Hours:

  • Mondays 9:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Wednesdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Fridays 9:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Saturdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm 

Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering. For questions, please email volunteer@sonomaecologycenter.org.

Our Volunteer Social is every third Friday of the month, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet existing and new volunteers. Activities include weeding, planting, pruning, and harvesting. After work, enjoy a light lunch provided by Sonoma Ecology Center. Please RSVP.

Specialized Volunteer Opportunites

Volunteer in our Native Plant Nursery! Drop-in hours are Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. RSVP to hannah@sonomaecologycenter.org.

We are looking for someone to join the chicken team! Responsibilities include locking the chickens in their coop before sundown every week (rain or shine) during Friday evening shifts. This is the most important part of the job so that the hens are safe from predators! In addition, the volunteer would gather the eggs and put the chicken feed away. Email volunteer@sonomaecologycenter.org to learn more how you can join the chicken team!

Saturday Harvest Markets

Sonoma Garden Park’s Harvest Market is in full swing, every Saturday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers and eggs harvested from our 6.1 acre sustainable garden. Products such as fresh produce, eggs from free range chickens, honey and olive oil are for sale. The market now accepts credit cards. Just remember to bring your reusable shopping bag!

Note: The last official Harvest Market will be October 1, 2022. Saturday volunteer days and sales of local olive oil and preserves will continue through the winter season.

Take the Low Impact Design Tour

Try Sonoma Garden Park’s Low Impact Design (LID) walking tour! This self-guided tour describes the many LID features on display around the park. Copy them at home for simple, beautiful and effective drought-tolerant landscaping!

Get the Low Impact Design brochure.

Sonoma Native Plant Nursery

Our Restoration team manages an in-house native plant nursery at Sonoma Garden Park. Through the nursery we offer more than 80 native species and are able to propagate thousands of plants every year, replanting areas in Sonoma Valley and beyond.

We contract grow for selected projects for which we conduct watershed-specific propagule collection. Our plants are grown in a variety of container stock (4” plugs, 6” plugs, tree band, D40, D60, 1 gallon, tree pots, or 5 gallon) to meet the needs of the project.

Plants are produced following BMP protocols in clean facilities with sterilized pots and soils on metal tables under rigorous pathogen prevention standards. We conduct regular Phytophthora testing and can outsource lab work for plant materials from restoration sites or from nursery stock. Our nursery is registered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and is in compliance with the Nursery Stock Registration and Certification Programs.

Community Garden Plots: Want to grow your own produce in sunny, fertile Sonoma Garden Park?

  • We rent/renew 40 garden plots every spring
  • We have two garden plot sizes: Single 10×15 ($150) or Double 20×30 ($300)
  • Spaces are rented on an annual basis
  • Cost includes use of garden tools, compost, and water
  • You receive discounted registration fees for workshops to learn more about sustainable gardening
  • Note: Sonoma Ecology Center Membership is required to rent a garden plot (minimum membership is $50)

To learn more about our Community Garden Plots or to check on availability, please email garden@sonomaecologycenter.org.

Event Rental: Sonoma Garden Park is available to rent for larger events. Just minutes away from the center of Sonoma, this beautiful outdoor location is a hidden gem!

For more information on renting out Sonoma Garden Park for events, please reach out to garden staff during volunteer hours, email garden@sonomaecologycenter.org, or fill out this event inquiry form.

Our Education Program activities at Sonoma Garden Park

Sonoma Garden Park provides an opportunity to connect with the natural world that sustains us. At the core of all programs is learning about the reciprocity of relationships to the natural world and among other humans in a community. The projects and programs of Sonoma Garden Park create an interdisciplinary learning environment.

 

UC Master Gardener Program

The Sonoma Master Gardeners developed and maintain the Water-wise Demonstration garden at Sonoma Garden Park. This was to show how plants with low water needs could be planted within a garden setting, thus giving the garden visitors a chance to see how they might have a planted garden space without the need to water often.

Sonoma Master Gardeners and their young gardening visitors also created the Children’s Garden, a special place where families can come to play, taste and learn about gardens. Learn more about their projects and workshops at Sonoma Garden Park.

History of Sonoma Garden Park

Sonoma Garden Park was originally the property of Pauline Bond, a Sonoma schoolteacher who gave the land to the City of Sonoma in 1977 with the agreement that it remain a public park. In 1993, Sonoma Ecology Center entered into an agreement with the City of Sonoma to take over regular operation of the 6.1 acre park, and began to grow it from a bare lot to its current lush grounds of orchards, gardens and public gathering places.

Improvements were made over time, including a Straw Bale Barn built in 1994, a Native Plant Nursery built in 2012, and Low Impact Design features added in 2017. In 2019, the City of Sonoma approved our new Master Plan Update, guaranteeing that this beloved park will continue to be an essential community gathering place for many years to come.

All through the growing season, Sonoma Garden Park hosts a Harvest Market in its Straw Bale Barn every Saturday from 9 am to noon, where the garden’s abundant produce — fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and eggs from our chickens — is sold. For the multitude of public workshops, classes, camps and other events held at Sonoma Garden Park, see our events calendar.

Sonoma Garden Park has changed a great deal over the years. Here are some key milestones:

1994: The Straw Bale Barn

Bruce Maxwell, a Sonoma Ecology Center volunteer, designed and supervised construction of the Straw Bale Barn. Using almost entirely donated materials (including the roof trusses which were provided by All Truss, a local truss maker), the barn was built over the course of numerous volunteer workdays covering different phases: foundation pouring, straw bale wall installation, roof installation, stucco application, and clay floor installation. Everything in the barn is original except the clay floor, which was replaced around 2012. The redwood doors and siding were salvaged from the Dolcini family barn, once located where Adele Harrison Middle School now stands.

2007-09: Children’s Discovery Trail

This project was funded by Whitney and Janet Evans, local philanthropists who wanted to bring some of the joy of gardens they shared with their children to the people of Sonoma. The Children’s Discovery Trail currently consists of three locations and interactive panels meant to inspire and educate children about butterflies, birds and bees.

2012: The Nursery

An initial shade structure at the Garden Park was designed by longtime Sonoma Ecology Center Restoration Project Manager Mark Newhouser and built out of salvaged decking with volunteer labor in 2008. Soon after that we began work on a state-of-the-art greenhouse, built mostly by volunteers over three years and finished in 2012. The Sonoma Native Plant Nursery, which now grows most of the plants for Sonoma Ecology Center’s restoration work, was funded by numerous sources, including Sonoma Rotary, Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, MGP, nursery funds, Americorps labor, Audiss Electric, Boden Plumbing, Berger Concrete, Impact 100, and the City of Sonoma.

2012: Conservation Easement

A Conservation Easement, established through Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, protects the land and provides exclusions from certain types of development on the land, in perpetuity. Land must be maintained as publicly-accessible open space for recreation, agriculture, and habitat conservation purposes. The easement established eligibility for Sonoma Garden Park to receive funding through the District’s matching grant program, and has funded two phases of infrastructure development to date. Projects in those grants included completion of an ADA pathway network, new signs, drinking water fountains, oak woodland restoration, and a native plant nursery garden.

2015: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Pathway

The City of Sonoma funded a pathway system in 2007. A more permanent set of pathways, incorporating the old pathway as a foundation, was completed with funding by Ag+Open Space district’s matching grant program. These ADA pathways mean our park is a place everyone can enjoy.

2017: Low Impact Design (LID) features and Park Upgrades

Sonoma County Water Agency funded a project to provide a demonstration of LID infrastructure. These design features manage storm water runoff so that it stays on the land, and infiltrates and recharges groundwater. Water also filters through vegetation and gravel to remove sediment and chemical pollutants before it enters streams and other waterbodies. Manageed storm water can also be stored and utilized for landscape uses. The project is intended to inspire, so that others might adopt these practices as simple, economical features that landowners can build or easily retrofit themselves.

2019 And Beyond:

Today, Sonoma Garden Park shows the fruits of our labor in every sense. Beloved features at the Garden Park include the seasonal Saturday Harvest Market, native plant nursery, community garden plots, community workshops, and the many longstanding youth education activities such as school field trips, EnviroLeaders and Summer Science Camps.

Sonoma Ecology Center is also working on the future of Sonoma Garden Park, and is currently working with the City of Sonoma and community to update its Master Plan to bring improvements to the park, including the inclusion of the “Grandmother Tree” and the old homestead area, an education office and classroom, improved children’s play areas, and public restrooms.

See below for a great video on our educational programs at Sonoma Garden Park — plus a visit to the Garden Park in 2016 by legendary Bay Area traveler Doug McConnell.

Calendar of Events

Mar
25
Sat
Spring Seed Planting Workshop: Home Garden Planning and Seed Sowing Party @ Sonoma Garden Park | Sonoma | California | United States

Back by popular demand…  join us for a Spring Seed Planting Workshop! Let’s propagate locally-grown, pollinator-friendly plants to sustain the earth and ourselves. We will gather at Sonoma Garden Park on March 25, 10:00 am-12:00 pm for a tour, talk, and plan for the future. Participants will plant seeds in cups and leave with a collection of starts for your summer garden. Some seeds prefer direct sowing into the warm ground, others do best when started in cups. After this workshop, you’ll be able to accurately follow seed instructions to give your veggies and flowers the best beginnings. 

Please wear comfortable shoes for uneven terrain. All supplies will be provided. If able, bring a trowel (hand shovel), a notebook, seeds for sharing, and a shoebox and a phone or camera for pictures of seed packets.

This event is led by Julia Megna, Sonoma Ecology Center’s (SEC) Education Project Manager and owner of Florals and Decor by Julia and Ivana Nedelchev, SEC’s Volunteer Coordinator for Sonoma Garden Park. 

There is no charge for this outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.

Sonoma Garden Park was protected by Ag + Open Space in November of 2011 for recreation and preservation of its natural resources, and learning classroom environment for agriculture field trips for nearby elementary schools through Sonoma Ecology Center’s “Growing Discovery” program. The 6-acre property, hidden in eastern Sonoma, is an incredible public park and working garden site in Sonoma Valley, home of a wide array of habitats alongside sustainably designed systems for both agriculture use and landscaping purposes.

(NEW DATE) Senderos: Taller de Cultivación de Hongos | Senderos: Mushroom Cultivation Workshop @ Sonoma Garden Park | Sonoma | California | United States

NOTICIA: Nuestro taller de cultivación de hongos ha sido pospuesto al 25 de marzo. La hora tambié ha cambiado de 10:00 am- 12:00 pm a las 1:30pm- 3:30pm. | UPDATE: This event has been postponed to March 25, 2023. Additionally, the time of the event has changed from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm to 1:30pm- 3:30pm.

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Come to Sonoma Garden Park on March 25, 1:30-3:30 pm for a bilingual mushroom cultivation workshop! We will learn about easy and inexpensive mushroom cultivation methods and when to harvest. This is a free, bilingual event planned around a primarily Spanish-speaking audience. Registration is required as space is limited. Bring water and dress warmly, as the event will be held outside the barn. Heavy rain cancels the event.

For questions or more information, please contact alma@sonomaecologycenter.org.

There is no charge for this outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.

Sonoma Garden Park was protected by Ag + Open Space in November of 2011 for recreation and preservation of its natural resources, and learning classroom environment for agriculture field trips for nearby elementary schools through Sonoma Ecology Center’s “Growing Discovery” program. The 6-acre property, hidden in eastern Sonoma, is an incredible public park and working garden site in Sonoma Valley, containing a wide array of habitats alongside sustainably designed systems for both agriculture use and landscaping purposes.

¡Venga a un taller de cultivación de hongos el 25 de marzo de las 1:30 pm a las 3:30 pm en Sonoma Garden Park! Aprenda métodos de cultivación fáciles y de bajo costo, como cuidar de su micelio, y cuando cosechar sus hongos. Este evento es bilingüe y gratuito pero le pedimos que por favor se registre ya que el espacio es limitado. El evento será afuera del granero, así que vista ropa adecuada incluyendo chamarras y zapatos impermeables, y traiga agua. Las lluvias fuertes cancelan el evento. Seguiremos las medidas apropiadas en acuerdo con órdenes del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado. Si tiene preguntas, o busca más información, por favor comuníquese con Alma (alma@sonomaecologycenter.org).

Apr
1
Sat
Cesar Chavez Day of Service at Sonoma Garden Park | Día de servicio en Sonoma Garden Park

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Cesar Chavez Day is meant to encourage neighbors to participate in an act of community service that pays homage to Chávez’s lifetime of work as an American farm laborer, union organizer, and civil rights activist. Honor his memory by joining us for a day of service at Sonoma Garden Park on Saturday, April 1 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun and get your hands dirty!

El Día de Cesar Chavez anima a la comunidad a participar en un acto de servicio comunitario que rinde homenaje al trabajo y vida de Chavez como jornalero, organizador sindical, y activista de derechos civiles. Honra su memoria al acompañarnos en un día de servicio en Sonoma Garden Park el sábado 1ro de abril de las 9:00 am a las 12:00pm. No es necesario tener experiencia, sólamente disposición de divertirse, ¡y ensuciarse las manos!

Apr
8
Sat


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We will be selling native California plants that have been cultivated at our Native Plant Nursery at Sonoma Garden Park on April 8 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to source California landscape and restoration plants for your garden! Sonoma Ecology Center’s Native Plant Nursery is located at Sonoma Garden Park, 19996 7th Street East in Sonoma. You can find the TENTATIVE PLANT SALE LIST HERE, the Final Plant Sale List will be published 1 week prior to the event date.

This event will have bilingual Spanish-English support. Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing!

Venderemos plantas nativas californianas que han sido cultivadas en nuestro vivero de plantas nativas en Sonoma Garden Park el 8 de abril de 9:00 am a 1:00 pm. Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para obtener plantas californianas paisajistas o restauradoras para tu jardín. El vivero se encuentra dentro de Sonoma Garden Park en 19996 7th Street East, en Sonoma. ¡Compartiremos una lista de plantas disponibles (incluyendo plantas nativas Californianas, resistentes a la sequía,  árboles, y arbustos que atraen a polinizadores) conforme se acerque la fecha! Puedes encontrar la lista tentativa de plantas tendremos en venta aquí; la lista final será publicada una semana antes de la venta.

Este evento tendrá soporte bilingüe en inglés y español. ¡Avísanos que asistirás!

Apr
10
Mon
Spring Garden and Woodland Science Camp at Sonoma Garden Park | Spring Garden y Woodland Science Camp en Sonoma Garden Park @ Sonoma Garden Park

MARCH SPRING BREAK CAMP IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER. REGISTRATIONS FOR APRIL SPRING BREAK CAMP ARE STILL OPEN.

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Join the Sonoma Ecology Center Earthlings for our spring break in the oak woodland and garden settings on March 13-17 or April 10-14 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm). Together, ages 7-11 will grow as junior naturalists and agriculturists.

Let’s play games, plant crops, draw and journal nature observations, conduct experiments, and craft artwork and culinary concoctions. This week will provide much-needed time to immerse in the local habitat while enjoying friends.

On the first day, we will tour the 6-acre farm and straw bale barn, play in the dirt, and on the new children’s nature play area (!) while studying soil and building compost. Day 2 is focussed on pollinators, from a hedgerow game to the bee and butterfly garden hunts. On Day 3, we will branch out into the oak woodlands to observe birds and wildlife and create crafts. Day 4 is centered around resources, caring for the planet, enjoying culinary delights, harvesting, preparing, and creating new recipes. Day 5 will be open for free play, recaps of the week, and debriefs on the experience.

Please note that this event will not have Spanish-English bilingual support. Please share this event!

This Spring Break Camp is created based on our Growing Discovery, Wildlife Defenders, and Water Wonders programs, which include activities on sustainability and climate.

For questions, please contact Tony Passantino at Tony@sonomaecologycenter.org, Ivana at ivana@sonomaecologycenter.org, Julia Megna at julia@sonomaecologycenter.org, or Jonny Ehlers at jonny@sonomaecologycenter.org.

Únete a los Earthlings del Centro de Ecología de Sonoma para vacaciones de primavera de bajo costo en el bosque de robles y los jardines de Sonoma Garden Park del 13 al 17 de marzo o del 10 al 14 de abril (lunes a viernes de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm). Juntos, de 7 a 11 años, crecerán como jóvenes naturalistas y agricultores. Jugaremos, plantaremos cultivos, dibujaremos y registraremos observaciones de la naturaleza, realizaremos experimentos y elaboraremos obras de arte y brebajes culinarios. Esta semana les brindará el tiempo tan necesario para sumergirse en el hábitat local mientras disfrutan de sus amigos.

El primer día recorremos la granja de 6 acres y el granero de fardos de paja, jugaremos en la tierra y en la nueva área de juego natural para niños mientras estudiamos suelos y abono; el día 2 se centra en los polinizadores, desde un juego de setos hasta la caza de abejas y mariposas en el jardín; el día 3 nos adentramos en los bosques de robles para observar aves y vida silvestre y crear artesanías; el día 4 se centra en los recursos y el cuidado del planeta, disfrutando de delicias culinarias, cosechando, preparando y creando nuevas recetas. El 5to día será libre para jugar, resumir la semana, y repasar información de la experiencia. Por favor note que este evento no tendrá apoyo bilingüe.

¡Por favor comparte este evento! Este campamento de vacaciones de primavera es basado en nuestros programas Creciendo descubrimientos, Defendedores de vida silvestre, y Maravillas acuáticas, los cuales incluyen actividades en sostenibilidad y clima.

Si tiene preguntas, póngase en contacto con Tony Passantino en tony@sonomaecologycenter.org, Julia Megna at julia@sonomaecologycenter.org, or Jonny Ehlers at jonny@sonomaecologycenter.org. Para apoyo en español, póngase en contacto con Ivana at ivana@sonomaecologycenter.org.

Apr
16
Sun

In celebration of Sonoma Garden Park’s 30th Anniversary, we are delighted to invite you to the Grand Opening of the Children’s Play Area at Sonoma Garden Park on Sunday, April 16, 10:00 am-12:00 pm! Designed to be a dynamic learning environment for kids, this new play area is an exciting addition to the park.

Join us for a free, family-oriented ribbon-cutting event, with refreshments by Valley Bar + Bottle and a variety of kid-friendly activities.

Families are encouraged to carpool to the Sonoma Garden Park Children’s Play Area Grand Opening, as parking is limited. No RSVP is required.

A little bit about the history of Sonoma Garden Park:

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Sonoma Ecology Center’s management of Sonoma Garden Park, which was originally the property of Pauline Bond, a Sonoma schoolteacher who gave the land to the City of Sonoma in 1977. In 1993, Sonoma Ecology Center entered into an agreement with the City of Sonoma to take over regular operation of the 6.1 acre park, and began to grow it from a bare lot to its current lush grounds of demonstration gardens, community garden plots, and public gathering places.

Sonoma Garden Park’s tagline, “It Takes a Community” is exemplified in this newest feature—in addition to the financial support of the anonymous donors, the Children’s Play Area was made possible by volunteer Mark Gonzalves, who designs nature-based play spaces through the lens of children, and donated hundreds of hours of his time and effort to the project.

En celebración del 30 aniversario de Sonoma Garden Park, ¡estamos contentos de invitarte a la gran inauguración del Área de juego para niños en Sonoma Garden Park el domingo 16 de abril de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm!

Acompáñanos para un evento gratuito para toda la familia con refrigerios por Valley Bar + Bottle y una variedad de actividades infantiles.

Animamos a familias a viajar juntas a este evento, ya que el estacionamiento es muy limitado. No requiere registración.

Un poco de historia acerca de Sonoma Garden Park:
Este año marca el 30mo aniversario de la administración de Sonoma Garden Park por Sonoma Ecology Center. Originalmente propiedad de Pauline Bond, una maestra de Sonoma quien transfirió los derechos de la tierra a la Ciudad de Sonoma en 1977. En 1993, Sonoma Ecology Center entró en un contrato con la Ciudad de Sonoma para regularmente administrar las operaciones de los 6.1 acres de parque, cultivándolo desde un terreno vacío a lo que hoy en día son jardines de demostración fecundos, parcelas comunitarias, y lugares públicos dónde congregarse.

El slogan de Sonoma Garden Park, “Toma una comunidad”, es ejemplificado en su nuevo proyecto– en adición al soporte financiero de donantes anónimos, el Área de juego para niños fue hecha posible por el voluntario Mark Gonzalves, quien diseña áreas de juego basadas en la naturaleza y materiales naturales y adicionalmente contribuyó cientas de horas de su tiempo y esfuerzo para completar el proyecto.

Apr
21
Fri
Sonoma Garden Park Volunteer Workday | Día de trabajo voluntario cada tercer viernes del mes @ Sonoma Garden Park | Sonoma | California | United States

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Every 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm we welcome existing and new volunteers for a fun morning of work and community building at Sonoma Garden Park. Depending on the season activities include prepping fields, planting, harvesting, weeding, pruning trees and prepping produce for the seasonal Saturday Harvest market. 

Join us for a fun opportunity to enjoy the bounty of each season, and to share and learn from other gardeners. Existing and new volunteers are encouraged to attend—no experience is necessary! Please be sure to bring your gardening gloves, hat, SPF and water. At noon you enjoy a light garden fresh lunch at our shady picnic area provided by Sonoma Ecology Center as a thank you to our wonderful volunteers!

Los voluntarios juegan un papel vital en el Garden Park. ¡Te invitamos a ensuciarte las manos cada tercer viernes de mes! Únete a nosotros de 9:00 am. a 12:00 pm y conoce a los voluntarios existentes y nuevos. Las actividades incluyen deshierbe, siembra, poda y cosecha. Después del trabajo, disfruta de un almuerzo ligero proporcionado por el Centro Ecológico de Sonoma.

Sonoma Garden Park está ubicado en 19996 7th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 y es un proyecto del Sonoma Ecology Center.

Apr
22
Sat
Earth Day Volunteering at Sonoma Garden Park @ Sonoma Garden Park

Volunteer with us at Sonoma Garden Park on Earth Day, April 22, 2023, 9:00 am-12:30 pm to celebrate mother nature and all she does for us. Let’s get our hands dirty with community members for a fun and fulfilling day in the garden. No experience is necessary. Please let us know you’re coming by RSVPing!

Sonoma Garden Park a 6.1 acre park public garden and is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Our volunteers are vital in making Sonoma Garden Park the accessible and fruitful community gathering place that it is. Find out more about continuous volunteering opportunities at the park here

Sign up for our emailing list to stay updated on future events: sonomaecologycenter.org/newsletters-sign-up.

Apr
29
Sat
Painting in the Garden (All Levels) @ Sonoma Garden Park

Let’s harvest the visual beauty at our Painting in the Garden event on Saturday, April 29, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. This event will be a painting lesson al fresco.

Your painting will be a unique creation, guided by personalized attention from our kind and professional artist-teacher, Jeannine Luke, a local artist who has taught painting for 30 years. Highly rated among her students, Jeannine Luke paints every day and has paintings hanging in a Tuscany museum.

With step-by-step instruction, feedback, and encouragement, you will walk away from class with a 8” by 10” painting ready to be framed. There will be a framing demonstration and ideas for home decor. All supplies will be provided including paint, canvas, aprons, and easels.

No experience with painting is necessary, just a willingness to see nature in her glory! This guided class provides everything you need for the creative experience of the season. Sign up with a friend and bring a picnic for after the event! 

Ticketing is free and ends at 11:59 PM on April 27, 2023.

This event is organized by Julia Megna, Sonoma Ecology Center’s education project manager and owner of Florals and Decor by Julia. For questions, contact Julia at julia@sonomaecologycenter.org or Jeannine Luke at danceswithangels2@yahoo.com.

Sign up for our emailing list to stay updated on future events: sonomaecologycenter.org/newsletters-sign-up.

May
19
Fri
Sonoma Garden Park Volunteer Workday | Día de trabajo voluntario cada tercer viernes del mes @ Sonoma Garden Park | Sonoma | California | United States

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Every 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm we welcome existing and new volunteers for a fun morning of work and community building at Sonoma Garden Park. Depending on the season activities include prepping fields, planting, harvesting, weeding, pruning trees and prepping produce for the seasonal Saturday Harvest market. 

Join us for a fun opportunity to enjoy the bounty of each season, and to share and learn from other gardeners. Existing and new volunteers are encouraged to attend—no experience is necessary! Please be sure to bring your gardening gloves, hat, SPF and water. At noon you enjoy a light garden fresh lunch at our shady picnic area provided by Sonoma Ecology Center as a thank you to our wonderful volunteers!

Los voluntarios juegan un papel vital en el Garden Park. ¡Te invitamos a ensuciarte las manos cada tercer viernes de mes! Únete a nosotros de 9:00 am. a 12:00 pm y conoce a los voluntarios existentes y nuevos. Las actividades incluyen deshierbe, siembra, poda y cosecha. Después del trabajo, disfruta de un almuerzo ligero proporcionado por el Centro Ecológico de Sonoma.

Sonoma Garden Park está ubicado en 19996 7th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 y es un proyecto del Sonoma Ecology Center.