Native Plant Gardening Workshop

Event: Native Plant Gardening Workshop

Location: Sonoma Garden Park, 19996 7th street east, Sonoma
Date: March 8, 2025, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Cost: $0.00

Event Lead: Seth Dolinksy

Event Lead Contact: [email protected]

About this event:

Join Sonoma Ecology Center, in partnership with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space District, Master Gardeners of Sonoma County, and longtime local landscaper and Sonoma Springs Community Hall Executive Director, Seth Dolinsky, at the picturesque Sonoma Garden Park on March 8, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, for a practical, "how-to" workshop on using California native plants in your garden and landscaping. This event will focus on designing water-wise, sustainable landscapes that thrive in our changing climate—covering everything from choosing ideal natives for xeriscaping and attracting pollinators, to enhancing fire resilience and adding vibrant color. You’ll receive hands-on guidance, then explore Water-Wise Demonstrations developed by UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County, seeing firsthand how native plants can conserve resources while preserving Sonoma’s natural beauty.

There is no charge for this workshop, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax. Sonoma Garden Park was protected by Ag + Open Space in November of 2011 for recreation and preservation of its natural resources, and learning classroom environment for agriculture field trips for nearby elementary schools through Sonoma Ecology Center’s “Growing Discovery” program. The 6-acre property, hidden in eastern Sonoma, is an incredible public park and working garden site in Sonoma Valley, home of a wide array of habitats alongside sustainably designed systems for both agriculture use and landscaping purposes.

This free workshop welcomes gardeners of all skill levels. Register now to save your spot, and sign up for Sonoma Ecology Center's newsletter to stay informed about future events.