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
Natural Dye and Eco Print Workshop
With Shelly Spriggs
Sat., Sept 21, 9:00am-2:00pm
~Sold out, waitlist only.~
Natural Remedies Workshop
With Amy Charnay, MS, CNS
Sun., Sept 22, 10:00am-1:00pm
~Sold out, waitlist only.~
Wild Lives of Wildlife:
A Wildlife Camera Workshop
With Shelly Spriggs
Sat., Sept 28, 9:00pm-12:30pm
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
Around Your Watershed
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
The Great Laguna Cleanup
Part of Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 21, 2019 9am – noon
Native Plant Garden Volunteer Days
Friday, October 4, 2019 9am – noon
We Are Looking 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!
The Laguna Environmental Center is home to our administrative offices, gift shop, native plant gardens, and Great Blue Heron Hall.
Office and Grounds Open Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location
Corner of Occidental Rd. and Sanford Rd.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
