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Upcoming events for families

These programs and events are intended for families.

sold out | Tidepool Talk

April 21, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Doran Regional Park

Learn about the diversity of the rocky shoreline in this family friendly, hands-on presentation.


Full Moon Paddle

April 23, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park

Explore Spring Lake under the full moon!


Ice Plant Removal Workday

April 24, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park

Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.


Read-Aloud (Bilingual) at the EDC

April 25, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Environmental Discovery Center Spring Lake Regional Park

Come enjoy story time at the Environmental Discovery Center in both English and Spanish!


sold out | Parks After Dark: Going Batty!

April 27, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve

Engage with the beautiful and often unseen world of parks after dark!


Rainbow Hikes: North Sonoma Mountain

April 27, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve

This space is provided for intergenerational LGBTQIA2S+ people to come together, explore the natural world and build community.


RESCHEDULED Volunteer Workday: Andy's Unity Park

April 27, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Andy's Unity Park

Dive into a day of community camaraderie at Andy's Unity Park! Join our vibrant volunteer crew for a fun-filled day enhancing green spaces and fostering unity. Let's make a positiv


Ice Plant Removal Workday

May 1, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park

Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.


Little Parkies: Sonoma Valley

May 4, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Eager to enjoy the outdoors with your children? We'll provide a fun and educational morning for children ages 3-11 and their families.


sold out | Nature Walk: Tolay Lake

May 4, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Tolay Lake Regional Park

Nature Walks are guided walks with a park naturalist exploring the plants, animals, and landscapes of different parks.


sold out | Kayak 101

May 8, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park

Learn the basics of kayaking!


Ice Plant Removal Workday

May 8, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park

Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.


Nature Investigators, Four-Day After School Series

May 8 - 29, 2024 | 2:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park

Calling students ages 9-12 for an after school program to become a Nature Investigator in your local park!


Nuestros Parques: Latino Family Campout: 5/10-11

May 10 - 11, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 pm | Riverfront Regional Park

Join other Latino/x families for a campout and fogata under the redwood trees!


sold out | Birding by Boat

May 11, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park

Broaden you birding horizons – from the water!


Creek Restoration Workday: Larson Park

May 11, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Larson Park

Get hands-on at Larson Park! Join the team for a lively creek restoration project. Let's breathe new life into nature, nurture habitats, and plant the seeds of positive change!


sold out | Kayaking with Dragons

May 11, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park

Meet the "dragons" of Spring Lake!


sold out | Park Preview: Mark West

May 11, 2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Mark West Creek Regional Park and Preserve

Explore one of Sonoma County's newest parklands before it opens to the public.


Saturday Walk in the Park: Gualala Point

May 11, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Gualala Point Regional Park

Explore the natural history of this North Coast park and beach.


Ice Plant Removal Workday

May 15, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park

Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.


Castles & Kites

May 18, 2024 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Doran Regional Park

Experience the Castles & Kites extravaganza! Build fun and creative sandcastles and let your imagination soar with vibrant kites.


sold out | Feelin' Crabby

May 18, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Spud Point Marina

Are you ready for this crab-tivating experience? Learn about local crustaceans, while trying to catch them along the public pier.


sold out | Park Preview: Calabazas

May 18, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Calabazas Creek Regional Park and Preserve

Explore one of Sonoma County's newest parklands before it opens to the public.


Introduction to Wilderness First Aid

May 19, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve

Bumps, bruises, and bites: Oh my! Learn the basics of wilderness first aid while exploring beautiful North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve.


Wilderness First Aid Practice Series

May 19, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve

Bumps, bruises, and bites: Oh my! Learn some advanced wilderness first aid skills while exploring beautiful North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve.


sold out | Full Moon Paddle

May 22, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park

Explore Spring Lake under the full moon!


Ice Plant Removal Workday

May 22, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park

Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.


Rainbow Hikes: Foothill

May 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Foothill Regional Park

This space is provided for intergenerational LGBTQIA2S+ people to come together, explore the natural world and build community.


Ice Plant Removal Workday

May 29, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park

Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.