The City of Sonoma invites members of the community to be an integral part of the City’s efforts to maintain our three cherished cemeteries: Mountain Cemetery, Valley Cemetery, and Veteran’s Cemetery. Volunteer opportunities are on the horizon, providing a chance for individuals to roll up their sleeves and contribute tangibly to the conservation of these … Continued
Join us tonight, Wednesday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. for Landculture’s presentation on the Olsen Park Improvement Project. They will share the community feedback from the neighborhood’s onsite visioning meeting and online survey, along with the initial design concepts for the park improvements. See a preview of Design Concept #1 and Design Concept #2. We … Continued
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association, Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital and powerful role local parks and recreation play in conservation, health and wellness, and social equity efforts in communities across the country. This year’s theme, “Where … Continued
Thank you to all the neighbors and community members who participated in the recent onsite visioning meeting for the Olsen Park Improvement Project. Your enthusiasm and valuable input have been instrumental in shaping the future of this cherished community space. We are excited to take the next step in this collaborative process and invite the … Continued
The City of Sonoma Public Works Department is hosting a Visioning Workshop to develop a community vision and improvement plan for Olsen Park on Saturday, July 8th at 10:00 a.m. The workshop will be held at Olsen Park, located at 569 Linda Drive in Sonoma. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the hour-long … Continued
Olsen Park is due for renovation, and we want your input! The City of Sonoma Public Works Department is conducting a survey as part of a public outreach and engagement process to develop a community vision and improvement plan for Olsen Park. The first step in the process is to gather community feedback regarding Olsen … Continued
A flock of sheep from Perennial Grazing will arrive end of this week to begin fuels reduction grazing on the Montini Open Space Preserve. They will plan to be on-site for approximately 10 days, from June 2nd through the 12th. The managed grazing will focus on the lower meadow areas adjacent to the Field of … Continued
Congratulations to Amiee Chavez and Lily Gelb, winners of the 3rd Annual Earth Day Photography Contest! As part of Earth Day 2023, the City held a “Park Exploration” Photo Contest encouraging people to submit photos of their favorite view, spot, plants, or creatures in or from a Sonoma Valley park, preserve, or open space. The … Continued
Sonoma has an amazing number of beautiful parks spread throughout the city. Have you explored them all? Now is your chance. The City of Sonoma is sponsoring a scavenger hunt for Earth Week focusing on 12 of the City’s parks. The City created a map that connects these 12 parks. Participants are especially encouraged to … Continued