Public Events

The RCD works with our partners to sponsor on-site and on-farm demonstrations, trainings, tours and workshops for landowners, farmers and the community at large on a range of conservation topics addressing things like erosion and drainage, wildlife habitat, water quality and supply, wildfire preparedness, forest health, private road maintenance, and watershed health.

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June 22, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting

Gold Ridge RCD Office, 2776 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 2776 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA, United States

There is a public meeting of the Board of Directors on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm, unless otherwise posted. The agenda and materials are available at least 72 hours in advance. You can find monthly Board of Directors Meeting materials here. To receive meeting announcements, request them through our Contact form. […]

2023 Living with Fire: Sonoma County Forest Conservation Conference

SRJC Shone Farm 7450 Steve Olson Ln, Forestville, CA, United States

🌲REGISTRATION IS OPEN!  Join us!   This two-day event is for forestland owners, managers and community stakeholders, hosted by the Sonoma County Forest Conservation Working Group. Participate in interactive workshops, covering a wide range of topics that matter to landowners: ✅What is forest health and how do I improve my forestland? ✅What planning and funding resources […]

Ag Heritage Outing: Birds and Farms of the Estero Americano

Valley Ford Schoolhouse 14355 School Rd, Valley Ford, CA, United States

Join the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District on a walk of the Estero Americano wetlands to view and discuss the incredible birds that thrive in its habitat. Learn how private lands provide wetland habitat and hear local farmers’ perspectives on farming in the Estero Americano. We’re sure to see many birds of a feather with […]

Free

July 25 Board of Directors Meeting

Gold Ridge RCD Office, 2776 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 2776 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA, United States

7_25_23_FullPacketThere is a public meeting of the Board of Directors on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm, unless otherwise posted. The agenda and materials are available at least 72 hours in advance. You can find monthly Board of Directors Meeting materials here. To receive meeting announcements, request them through our Contact form. […]

LandSmart Grazing for Community Resilience Workshop

Graton Fire Department 3750 Gravenstein Highway, North Freestone, CA, United States

The Gold Ridge and Sonoma RCDs with UCCE Sonoma are excited to invite you to a free in-person event to learn about strategies for managing vegetation for fire resiliency! The event is designed to support public land managers and private landowners in efforts to reduce fire fuel to make their properties and communities safer in […]

Free

ARCSA Rainwater Harvesting Designer/Installer Workshop

Designer/Installer Workshops ARCSA’S mission is To provide resources and information on rainwater and stormwater collection to promote the advancement of rainwater conservation and to work with government at all levels in promoting rainwater and stormwater management. Designer Workshop August 10 and 11, 2023 Santa Rosa, Ca Installer Workshop August 12 and 13, 2023 Bodega, Ca […]

August 17, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting

Gold Ridge RCD Office, 2776 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 2776 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA, United States

There is a public meeting of the Board of Directors on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm, unless otherwise posted. The agenda and materials are available at least 72 hours in advance. You can find monthly Board of Directors Meeting materials here. To receive meeting announcements, request them through our Contact form. […]

September 21, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting

Gold Ridge RCD Office, 2776 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 2776 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA, United States

There is a public meeting of the Board of Directors on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm, unless otherwise posted. The agenda and materials are available at least 72 hours in advance. You can find monthly Board of Directors Meeting materials here. To receive meeting announcements, request them through our Contact form. […]

Resilient Forest Series (Event 2 of 3 for Autumn 2023)

The West Mill at Green Valley Farm + Mill 13024D Green Valley Road, Sebastopol, CA, United States

Join Regenerative Forest Solutions, Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District (Gold Ridge RCD), staff from Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward program, and additional expert speakers for this series highlighting forest health practices and related watershed benefits, forest management planning, regional milling infrastructure, prescribed burning, Indigenous forest and water stewardship knowledge, and more. This event is hosted […]

$25