Sonoma State University
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Calendar of Events

Dig into Nature with us! Register below to attend virtual, on-campus and on-preserve events. Watch recordings under "Past Events." For questions, contact Kerry Wininger. Let’s learn new skills and deepen our understanding of the earth together!

  • Building Resilience - Discussions to foster climate resilience collaboration
  • Live from the Field - Conversations with field researchers worldwide
  • Naturalist Ed Series (At Osborn Preserve) - Hikes with local experts & a learning community of naturalist educators
  • And much more!
24 Jan | Saturday
"Vesicles", small holes left behind after lava cools, on a rock at Osborn
Naturalist Ed Series: Geology of Sonoma Mountain

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Admission Fees: none

Sat, Jan 24, 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

25 Jan | Sunday
rough skinned newt
Naturalist Ed Series: Amphibians of Osborn Preserve

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Admission Fees: none

Sun, Jan 25, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

girl in nature points to tree next to man
Naturalist Ed Series: Observation & Inquiry

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Sun, Jan 25, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

31 Jan | Saturday
Several naturalist trainees listen to a leader in a sunny field
Naturalist Ed Series: Become an Osborn Naturalist 2025-2026

Admission Fees: $40 materials fee (waived for credentialed teachers)

Sat, Jan 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

1 Feb | Sunday
Journaling sketch by Sarah Reid
Naturalist Ed Series: Plants on Sonoma Mountain in the Winter

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Admission Fees: none

Sun, Feb 1, 2:00 am – 5:00 am
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Picture of a Mountain Lion track
Naturalist Ed Series: Scat, Tracks & More!

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Sun, Feb 1, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

4 Feb | Wednesday
chemical reaction image
Live from the Field: Chemistry in Ecology

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Admission fees: none

Wed, Feb 4, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Online

Sonoma State University acknowledges the Coast Miwok, Central and Southern Pomo, and the Wappo as the traditional stewards of our preserved lands. Let it be acknowledged that the Sonoma State University campus is located within the traditional homelands of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Sonoma State offers deep gratitude to the original stewards of this land and recognizes its immense historical, spiritual, and personal significance to the Native nations and peoples of this region.