Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation

Restoration & Conservation

Supporting Monarch Habitat

Easily recognized with its bright orange color, black stripes and white dots delicately painted across each wing, the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) may be one of nature's most iconic butterflies. Yet the population numbers of this once bountiful species are plummeting towards extinction due to several threats, including global climate change and habitat destruction.

The survival of the monarch butterfly is dependent on the abundance of native milkweed. Our work planting milkweed throughout the Laguna watershed will help support these dwindling populations.

We invite the public to come out and see the butterflies at the Laguna Foundation's Environmental Center this fall. Stay tuned for more information on a volunteer day of planting milkweed this spring.

Find out more about how we are helping to support the monarch butterfly population:

Sonoma West Times and News
Sept 4, 2019, by Laura Hagar Rush
“The Monarch Apocalypse”

In Other News...

Sonoma West Times and News
July 17, 2019, by Laura Hagar Rush
“Where have all the flowers gone? Saving Sebastopol meadowfoam”

Fire Recovery & Resilience

Our work continues as we help with replanting native species on fire impacted properties . Click here for more information.

Community Education

A River’s Last Chance: Documentary Film Screening
Presentation by Sonoma Water
Thurs., Oct 10, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Native Plant Sale by CNPS Milo Baker Chapter & Laguna Foundation Open House
Sat., Oct 12, 10:00am-2:00pm

Birding Across the Watershed
With Pepperwood Preserve
Sat., Oct 19, 8:30am-3:30pm

Hoot ‘n Howl: Night Critters of the Laguna
With Allison Titus & LF Guides
Sat., Oct 26, 6:00-8:30pm

Coiled Rush Basket
With Charlie Kennard
Sun., Nov 2, 9:30am-3:30pm
~ Sold out. Waitlist is open. ~

River Otters on the Rise
Presentation by Megan Isadore and Terence Carroll
Thurs., Nov. 7, 6:30-8:00pm

The Natural World in Pastel
Workshop with James R. Reynolds
Sat., Nov. 16, 10:00am-3:00pm

Holiday Soap Making Workshop
With Kelly Smith
Sat., Nov 23, 10:00am-12:30pm

Around Your Watershed

We are Open for Buisness!

We are happy to inform you that we are not within the affected area of PG&E’s planned power outage. We will be open during our regular business hours and will be hosting our planned community events as scheduled. We will update our website if conditions change.

Join Us for a Day of Stewardship

All ages and abilities welcome. No experience or commitment required. Training and tools provided, plus abundant and hearty snacks!

Laguna Stewardship Day
Location TBD
Saturday, October 19, 9am – noon

Native Plant Garden Volunteer Days
Friday, November 1, 9am – noon

We Have Re-Opened Our Search for Our New Executive Director!

The Executive Director is responsible for the professional leadership and management of the Laguna Foundation and will spearhead the development of the Laguna Foundation's role within the Laguna watershed.

Position Brochure | Apply Today!