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Upcoming nature events

These programs and events feature nature-based activities.

sold out | Carrington Ranch Preview: 10 a.m. Shuttle

April 27, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Carrington Coast Ranch Park and Preserve

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


sold out | Carrington Ranch Preview: 10:30 a.m. Shuttle

April 27, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Carrington Coast Ranch Park and Preserve

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


sold out | Carrington Ranch Preview: 11 a.m. Shuttle

April 27, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Carrington Coast Ranch Park and Preserve

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


sold out | Carrington Ranch Preview: 11:30 a.m. Shuttle

April 27, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Carrington Coast Ranch Park and Preserve

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


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.


sold out | Kayak Bodega Harbor

May 2, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Doran Regional Park

Kayak in the ocean! Some kayaking experience required.


Wild Words Book Club: Alfie & Me

May 3, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Virtual

Cozy up with a good book as we explore the magical world of nature through literature.


Fire and Ecosystems: Hood Mountain

May 4, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Hood Mountain Regional Park and Preserve

Witness the post-fire spring re-bloom!


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.


Senior Saunters: Monte Rio Redwoods

May 7, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Preserve

Senior Saunters are low-impact hikes designed to connect older adults with beautiful parks and each other.


sold out | Kayak 101

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

Learn the basics of kayaking!


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!


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.


Bilingual Dog Training at Andy's Unity Park

May 14, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Andy's Unity Park

A free dog training session offered in Spanish and English.


Hikes with Hounds

May 17, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Riverfront Regional Park

Hit the trail and learn how to train the best four-legged hiking partner you could ever have!


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.


sold out | Parks After Dark: All About Owls

May 18, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Crane Creek Regional Park

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


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.


Settle Down at Sundown: North Sonoma Mountain

May 20, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30pm | North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve

Wind down your day by taking in the tranquility of some of your favorite parks.


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!


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.


Winging It Wednesdays: Tolay Lake

May 29, 2024 | 8:30 am - 10:30 am | Tolay Lake Regional Park

Enjoy leisurely bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wednesday of the month.