Nov 8: Decolonizing California History
October 14, 2019
Learn about the true history of California, significant roles played by California Indians, and the impacts of colonization. Explore strategies for integrating native perspectives into public education and civic discourse. Read more.
November 8, 7...
Oct 7: Why does Sierra Club oppose burning biomass for energy?
September 24, 2019
You are invited to a presentation on Biomass by Sierra Club California’s biomass point man Daniel Baard. Hear the science behind our position.
Sept 20: Climate Strike!
September 15, 2019
Join locally in the Global Climate Strike, called by the international youth group School Strike for Climate and organized in Sonoma County by a diverse group of climate activists.
July 31: 2019 North Bay Zero Waste Symposium
May 1, 2019
The North Bay Zero Waste Symposium engages community stakeholders by showcasing zero waste policies, programs and infrastructure that design waste out of the system wherever possible and divert discarded materials through composting, reclaiming,...
March 30: Sonoma County at a Crossroads
March 8, 2019
Sonoma County advocates and policy experts will speak on protecting water, land and communities, reveal the latest on important environmental issues, plans and policies that will determine the future of Sonoma County – and let you know what you can...
No Gas Here!
March 5, 2019
Why build a new gas station next to a school in Petaluma? How does a project which pollutes the air and invests in the obsolete fossil fuel industry get traction? Read about it here.
January 31: Climate Science Update and Discussion
January 24, 2019
Climate scientist Carl Mears will describe the implications of the recent 3 studies on the climate crisis (IPCC, 4th National Assessment, Global Climate Project report), will address the question, “Is it too late?” and will answer questions....
March 10: Flame and Fortune in the American West
March 2, 2018
Gregory Simon recently toured some of the Sonoma County burn areas with the Sierra Club Sonoma Group and Greenbelt Alliance. Simon is returning to the North Bay on Saturday, March 10 for a free public event to discuss his book, "Flame and Fortune...
December 11: Holiday Networking Party
November 6, 2017
Benefit for the Environmental Center of Sonoma County.
Join members of many local environmental groups for good food, wine, hot cider and music with the NewGrange Jam Band – Bluegrass with a holiday theme!
Monday, December 11, 2016, 5 – 8...
Court ruling demands strengthening of Sonoma County Climate Action Plan
July 28, 2017
County Superior Court ruled July 20 for Sonoma Valley attorney Jerry Bernhaut in his lawsuit arguing that the County's Climate Action Plan is inadequate.The ruling said of the Climate Action Plan’s Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) that: “…the...