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!
22 Aug | Saturday
Honeybees flying in and out of their secretive wild abode nestled within a tree
Fall Field Trip to the Wild Honeybee Populations of the Galbreath Wildlands Preserve

This event is being hosted and organized by Apis Arborea

Sat, Aug 22, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Galbreath Wildlands Preserve

Pollinator in a flower
Naturalist Ed Series: Observing and Identifying Plants

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Admission Fees: none

Sat, Aug 22, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Volcanic Rock
Naturalist Ed Series: Geology of Sonoma Mountain

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Admission Fees: none

Sat, Aug 22, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

23 Aug | Sunday
Several naturalist trainees listen to a leader in a sunny field
Naturalist Ed Series: Become an Osborn Naturalist Fall 2026

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

Sun, Aug 23, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

29 Aug | Saturday
gopher snake on soil
Naturalist Ed Series: Reptiles of Sonoma Mountain

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Admission Fees: none

Sat, Aug 29, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Bird event
Naturalist Ed Series: Birds of the Osborn Preserve

Sat, Aug 29, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

30 Aug | Sunday
girl in nature points to tree next to man
Naturalist Ed Series: How to Notice in Nature

Register for this event

Sun, Aug 30, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Nature Journaling
Naturalist Ed Series: Nature Journaling - Tips and Techniques

Photo Credit: Sarah Reid

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Admission Fees: none
 

Sun, Aug 30, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

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.

Sonoma State University reconoce a los Miwok de la costa (Coast Miwok), los Pomo del centro y del sur (Central and Southern Pomo), y los Wappo como los guardianes tradicionales de nuestros terrenos preservados. Cabe destacar que el campus de Sonoma State University está ubicado dentro de las tierras tradicionales de los Indios Federados de Graton Rancheria (Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria). Sonoma State expresa su profunda gratitud a los guardianes originales de esta tierra y reconoce el inmenso significado histórico, espiritual, y personal a las naciones y pueblos indígenas de esta región.