Learn all about the strange and mysterious lives of dragonflies, or Anisopterans. They are an ancient and highly adapted insect that can help us “read” and better understand the natural landscapes around us. Their combined aquatic and terrestrial life-cycles make them a unique indicator of habitat type and wetland diversity. We’ll use their complex physiology, life-cycle and fascinating behaviors as a window into ecosystem health. We’ll also learn how to find, ID, attract and study them in our neighborhoods. Kevin will share dozens of close-up photos from over 20 years of leading programs and studying dragonflies in California, Virginia and New York. Watch recorded event here: Deep Dive: Dragonflies as Bioindicators March 17, 2022

Will our power and water services hold up under perilous circumstances? In order to be resilient, critical infrastructure & services are fully integrated, distributed, and redundant. At this event, we'll hear about work being done to make these services reliable during extreme events. This is the sixth event in the 2021-22 North Bay Forward "Building Resilience" monthly speaker series, a year-long conversation to increase community collaboration on resilience to climate change. Watch recorded event here: Building Resilience: Critical Services During Extreme Events, March 9, 2022

Plants provide food, medicine, shelter, dyes, oils, resins, fibers, gyms, soaps, waxes, latex, tannins and more. Join us to learn about the interrelations between humans and plants at the Osborn Preserve! We will use our senses to explore the various aspects of regional plants and learn about the various practical uses.

Curiosity in nature supports a deeper understanding of the natural world. Join us to discover, celebrate and develop the free spirit of nature inquiry on Sonoma Mountain. We will explore Osborn Preserve’s hidden secrets through the process of inquiry. Where are amphibians hiding, what various colors of fungus can be found, what senses can we use to observe plants? Learn how outdoor inquiry can transform your daily life, as well as how it can give children hands-on experience of what they study in school.

Bring experts into your classroom and give students a window into the process of scientific and creative inquiry. Join us for an informal chat with researchers and artists contributing to the field of Conservation Biology in California, Florida and Massachusetts. Find out who they are, how they got interested in their fields, and the questions and goals they address. Instructor Guide and Event Resources available. Watch recorded event here: Live from the Field: Conservation through Art & Science, February 14, 2022

To be resilient, critical infrastructure and that in high-risk areas must be retrofitted to minimize impacts of extreme events like fire, flood, drought and heat. At this event, we identify projects being undertaken to harden essential infrastructure in our area. This is the fifth event in the 2021-22 North Bay Forward "Building Resilience" monthly speaker series, a year-long conversation to increase community collaboration on resilience to climate change. Watch recorded event here: Building Resilience: Preparing Infrastructure February 9, 2022

Birds play vital roles in pollinating, controlling pests, fertilizing plants and more. Join us to learn about winter bird diversity at the Osborn Preserve! We will explore a variety of vegetation communities to search for, find and observe birds and evidence of birds. We will also learn about what resident and migratory birds are doing on Sonoma Mountain this winter.

Fire is a source of rejuvenation and renewal, and many plant communities need fire to be sustained. Native Americans used fire in diverse ways to tend the land before the arrival of Europeans, and continue to use fire today amid the challenges of colonization. Decades of fire suppression and increased wildfires in what is now called the United States have resulted in loss of property and life and generated fear around the idea of living with fire. Join us to learn more about the benefits of cultural and prescribed burning and how they can be effective tools in protecting our community from wildfire and providing habitat and healthy ecosystems for plants, animals, and people to enjoy. Watch recorded event here: Deep Dive: Benefits of Cultural & Prescribed Burning, February 2, 2022