What We Do
Our Mission The Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation works to restore and conserve the Laguna de Santa Rosa, and to inspire public appreciation for this Sonoma County Wetland of International Importance. |
For 25 years, the Laguna Foundation has been the voice for Sonoma County’s most spectacular land and water asset - The Laguna de Santa Rosa.
Working closely with our partners and collaborators on conservation, restoration and education programs, we focus our efforts to:
- Collaborate with landowners, government agencies, businesses and the agricultural community to improve water quality and groundwater resources for all.
- Protect threatened and endangered plants and animals by restoring habitat.
- Attract ground-breaking scientific research to the Laguna watershed.
- Bring together technical experts, land managers and policymakers to create effective climate adaptation strategies that preserve natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
- Remove invasive species including water primrose, pepperweed, Harding grass and pennyroyal.
- Educate and inspire people of all ages to appreciate the Laguna through school programs, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
What's New
Learning Laguna
Docent Training 2017!
We are recruiting new volunteers to teach our 2-4th grade school program. Mark your calendar and sign-up now for a fun learning journey and rewarding volunteer experiences. Training takes place on Mondays between March 13-May 22, 2017. Details here.
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Watershed Report Recap
Dr. Wendy Trowbridge, Laguna Foundation's Director of Restoration and Conservation Science, recently presented The Watershed Report: Laguna Watershed Year in Review at the Laguna Environmental Center. Click here for a recap of Wendy's presentation.
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Garden Volunteer Day!
Friday, Oct. 7, 9am-Noon
Share your passion for wildflowers by helping our native plant garden thrive! Volunteers are essential in beautifying our site. Details here.
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Laguna Stewardship Day!
Saturday, Oct. 22, 9am-Noon
Help care for the Laguna and restore critical wildlife habitat by becoming a Laguna Steward (formerly Laguna Keeper)! Each month (on a Saturday) we offer a different opportunity to take part in ensuring a brighter future for the Laguna. Details and season schedule here.
Public Education
Join us for fun indoor and outdoor learning adventures. New walks, talks & classes added often!
Full schedule here.
Coming soon:
- Juncus Curd Cheese Basket, workshop with Charlie Kennard, October 1. Details.
- Opening Art Reception, Heron Hall's new art exhibit, Photographs of the Laguna by Joan Humberstone, in Memoriam, Reception October 8. Details.
- Full-moon Irwin Creek Walk, with Kevin Munroe, October 15. Details.
- Living with Mountain Lions, presentation with Zara McDonald, Felidae Conservation Fund, October 27. Details.
- History of Sonoma County's Narrow Gauge Railroad, presentation with Dr. Mara Vejby, November 3. Details coming soon.
- Climate Change and the Laguna, presentation wtih Dr. Lisa Micheli, November 12. Details.
