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Community Education
Walks, Talks & Classes

FEBRUARY

The Laguna Foundation is proud to collaborate with local biologists, artists, educators, naturalists, and partner organizations to offer a wide range of natural and cultural history online programs, presentations, and outings all year long. Whether you’d like to learn a new skill, enjoy the beautiful Laguna scenery, or attend a fun event with your family, the Laguna Foundation has a variety of offerings to deepen your appreciation for the Laguna de Santa Rosa, connect with nature, and inspire a vibrant community dedicated to lifelong learning.

Please note that all in-person outings follow current Sonoma County health orders and guidelines for group activities to keep everyone safe during COVID-19. Heavy smoke, excessive heat or heavy rain cancels in-person programs. Lastly, please let us know in advance if you can no longer attend an outing so we can offer a spot to someone on the waitlist.

Select webinar recordings can be found on our Educational Resources page or on our YouTube channel.

February

Willow Tatza Basket Making
Workshop with Charlie Kennard
Saturday, February 12, 2022. 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
$110. Pre-registration required.

Spend a day working with your hands and learning to work with willow in the peaceful setting at the Laguna Environmental Center. We will make this elegant and unusual plaited-weave basket that is found in the Netherlands, France, and Poland. “Tatza” (properly spelled taca) is a Polish term for breadbasket, for which this basket is well-suited. In this class, experience in working with willow is helpful, but not essential.

Please note: This workshop is suitable for adults and teenagers. All participants must wear a mask indoors and this workshop will follow all current Sonoma County COVID-19 safety guidelines. All cordage-making materials are included in the registration fee. Participants should bring garden clippers and large pliers. Please bring snacks and a lunch to be eaten outside. Hot water, coffee, and tea will be provided.

Charlie Kennard, of San Anselmo, is a long-time basket weaver and student of California Indian and other traditional basketry techniques. He has taught for the Point Reyes Field Institute, East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden, the Laguna Environmental Center in Santa Rosa and in many schools and at teacher trainings. Tule boats made in his workshops can be seen at the Bay Model in Sausalito, Lake County Museum, and another is in the collection of the Oakland Museum. You can also visit a basketry plant garden Charlie has created at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. Charlie is active in native habitat restoration in Marin, managing several projects for Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed.

Laguna Stewards at the Laguna Uplands Preserve
Stewardship Day with Laguna Foundation and Ag + Open Space
Saturday, February 12, 2022. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
FREE. Pre-registration required.

Location: Laguna Uplands Preserve in Sebastopol, 6700 Palm Ave, Sebastopol, CA

Build community and learn about plants and wildlife during our hands-on stewardship day at the Laguna Uplands Preserve. This beautiful site is returning to its special status as a significant place for both humans and wildlife. The area has incredible views of the Laguna Watershed along with a young forest of native trees, a more diverse understory, and plenty of growing shrubs. Plus, it is adjacent to other protected lands to form an interconnected system of food and shelter resources for wildlife. Join us to continue our ongoing stewardship and maintenance work, learn about the site’s history and become part of its thriving future. Give the Laguna Uplands some love for Valentine’s Day!

PLEASE NOTE: As the pandemic continues to shift, we will update participants if Health Orders or other guidance requires us to cancel this outing.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No experience is necessary; tools and training are provided. Please let us know in advance if you can no longer attend so we can offer a spot to someone on the waitlist. Heavy rain cancels.
There is no charge for this outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.

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For more information, contact Carlos Barragon, Environmental Educator
(707) 527-9277 xt. 110 or by email at Carlos.Barragon@LagunaFoundation.org

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February
	Willow Tatza Basket Making Workshop with Charlie Kennard Saturday, February 12, 2022. 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. $110. Pre-registration required. Spend a day working with your hands and learning to work with willow in the peaceful setting at the Laguna Environmental Center. We will make this elegant and unusual plaited-weave basket that is found in the Netherlands, France, and Poland. “Tatza” (properly spelled taca) is a Polish term for breadbasket, for which this basket is well-suited. In this class, experience in working with willow is helpful, but not essential. Please note: This workshop is suitable for adults and teenagers. All participants must wear a mask indoors and this workshop will follow all current Sonoma County COVID-19 safety guidelines. All cordage-making materials are included in the registration fee. Participants should bring garden clippers and large pliers. Please bring snacks and a lunch to be eaten outside. Hot water, coffee, and tea will be provided. Charlie Kennard, of San Anselmo, is a long-time basket weaver and student of California Indian and other traditional basketry techniques. He has taught for the Point Reyes Field Institute, East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden, the Laguna Environmental Center in Santa Rosa and in many schools and at teacher trainings. Tule boats made in his workshops can be seen at the Bay Model in Sausalito, Lake County Museum, and another is in the collection of the Oakland Museum. You can also visit a basketry plant garden Charlie has created at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. Charlie is active in native habitat restoration in Marin, managing several projects for Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed.

	Laguna Stewards at the Laguna Uplands Preserve Stewardship Day with Laguna Foundation and Ag + Open Space Saturday, February 12, 2022. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. FREE. Pre-registration required. Location: Laguna Uplands Preserve in Sebastopol, 6700 Palm Ave, Sebastopol, CA Build community and learn about plants and wildlife during our hands-on stewardship day at the Laguna Uplands Preserve. This beautiful site is returning to its special status as a significant place for both humans and wildlife. The area has incredible views of the Laguna Watershed along with a young forest of native trees, a more diverse understory, and plenty of growing shrubs. Plus, it is adjacent to other protected lands to form an interconnected system of food and shelter resources for wildlife. Join us to continue our ongoing stewardship and maintenance work, learn about the site’s history and become part of its thriving future. Give the Laguna Uplands some love for Valentine’s Day! PLEASE NOTE: As the pandemic continues to shift, we will update participants if Health Orders or other guidance requires us to cancel this outing. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No experience is necessary; tools and training are provided. Please let us know in advance if you can no longer attend so we can offer a spot to someone on the waitlist. Heavy rain cancels. There is no charge for this outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.

Community Education Walks, Talks & Classes

FEBRUARY

February

Community Education
Walks, Talks & Classes