Sonoma County Conservation Council

This Sunday, come share a meal and network with the environmental community under the majestic oaks of Spring Lake Park.

The annual SCCC Summer Gathering is coming right up!

The annual SCCC Summer Gathering is coming right up!

https://www.asphaltstinks.org/
Canyon Rock quarry in Forestville wants to expand operations to add a hot asphalt plant. Now is the time to let our county supervisors and county permits department know this project is WRONG for west Sonoma County.

Stop the Asphalt Plant - Asphalt Stinks, Russian River Community Cares | Forestville | PO Box 1063 Forestville, CA 95436 Russian River Community Cares is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty, health, and prosperity of the Russian River region of Sonoma County. We oppose Canyon Rock's plan for an asphalt plant on scenic Highway 116 in Forestville, CA. Asphalt is bad for our health, environment, economy, safety, a...

Save the date: SCCC annual Summer Gathering and Potluck, Sunday July 21, 5-7pm

Final notice for our annual Spring Social! Please RSVP to Wendy by May 17 (info below). Hope to see you there!

All are invited!

Environmental Community Spring Social

At the historic Nolan Ranch in Forestville

Sunday May 19, 2024, from 2:00-5:00 pm

•See the current beautiful passive solar home made with salvaged materials and custom crafted wood, glass, stone and art
•Enjoy live music with the StriderFactor Duo, wine, beer & lovely country vistas
•Meet Morgan horses & dwarf Nigerian goats – kid friendly!
•Potluck finger foods – please bring something to share

Free! Hosted by the Sonoma County Conservation Council
https://www.scccenviro.org/

Please RSVP by May 17 to Wendy to receive directions
[email protected] or (707) 544-4582 (landline)

All are invited!

Environmental Community Spring Social

At the historic Nolan Ranch in Forestville

Sunday May 19, 2024, from 2:00-5:00 pm

•See the current beautiful passive solar home made with salvaged materials and custom crafted wood, glass, stone and art
•Enjoy live music with the StriderFactor Duo, wine, beer & lovely country vistas
•Meet Morgan horses & dwarf Nigerian goats – kid friendly!
•Potluck finger foods – please bring something to share

Free! Hosted by the Sonoma County Conservation Council
https://www.scccenviro.org/

Please RSVP by May 17 to Wendy to receive directions
[email protected] or (707) 544-4582 (landline)

SCCC is proud to present the 2023 Environmentalists of the Year awards to 5 Sonoma County conservation leaders. The awardees will be honored in a webinar Dec 6, and in person at the annual SCCC Holiday Networking Party, Dec 8.
Register for the webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LO2t7b-NRrqJBvRWJw8nZw
Purchase tickets for the party and learn more about the awardees here:
https://envirocentersoco.org/holiday-networking-party/

Holiday Networking Party – SCCC Holiday Networking Party Holiday Networking Party & Environmental Awards Celebration Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5:00-8:00pm Sebastopol Grange Advance ticket purchase is available through the Paypal button below. Hosted by SCCC, the Sierra Club Sonoma Group, & the Sebastopol Grange Join members of...

Tickets available now!

Holiday Networking Party & Environmental Awards Celebration
Friday, December 8, 2023, 5 – 8pm

Join members of local environmental groups for good food, wine, hot cider and live music.

Location: Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Highway 12, (approx. 2.5 miles west of Fulton Rd.)

SCCC will be presenting the awards at a webinar December 6 (link available soon). At the Holiday Networking Party, the community will join to celebrate the awardees and connect in person.

$35 per person includes dinner! RSVPs requested but not required. Purchase tickets online at:

https://envirocentersoco.org/holiday-networking-party/

Or mail a check to SCCC, PO Box 4346, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, or purchase tickets at the door.

For more information, contact Wendy Krupnick [email protected]. Volunteer opportunities may be available.

Holiday Networking Party – SCCC Holiday Networking Party Holiday Networking Party & Environmental Awards Celebration Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5:00-8:00pm Sebastopol Grange Advance ticket purchase is available through the Paypal button below. Hosted by SCCC, the Sierra Club Sonoma Group, & the Sebastopol Grange Join members of...

Sonoma County Conservation Council
invites you to our annual
Environmental Awards Presentation
Zoom Webinar: Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 7 – 8:30 pm�
Details on how to register for the Zoom Webinar to follow

SCCC is proud to present awards to five Sonoma County leaders in recognition of their many years of dedication, focus and effective action in protecting the local environment.

The Ernestine I. Smith Environmentalist of the Year award goes to Kathy Pons, Valley of the Moon Alliance, and Sonia Taylor, affordable housing and sustainable development advocate.

The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Margaret Briare, Bodega Bay Concerned Citizens, and Norman Gilroy, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission, and many other groups.

The Youth Environmental Award will be presented to Galen Freed-Wilhelm for his work with the Sonoma Ecology Center.

Come honor the awardees in person at the
Holiday Networking Party & Environmental Awards Celebration

Save the date!
Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5:00-8:00pm
at the Sebastopol Grange

Read more about the awardees:
https://envirocentersoco.org/awards-2023/

Volunteers needed at Doran Beach Regional Park - a great way to help the environment and meet like-minded folks!

Volunteers needed: Doran Regional Park needs your help! The best beach on the coast offers weekly opportunities to pull invasive ice plant.

Nominations for the 2023 Ernestine I. Smith “Environmentalist of the Year” Award close September 28, 2023!

Here is your last chance to honor the Sonoma County environmentalists whose work you admire.

SCCC will be presenting the award at the Environmental Awards Webinar, December 6, and celebrating at the SCCC/Sierra Club Sonoma Group’s Holiday Networking Party, December 8. More information to follow.

To make a nomination, please fill out the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3D99BM3
To check that your nominee has not already won this award, see the list of past awardees here:
https://envirocentersoco.org/awards/
Thank you!

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Ernestine I. Smith “Environmentalist of the Year” Award.

Here is your chance to honor the Sonoma County environmentalists whose work you admire.

SCCC will be presenting the award at the Environmental Awards Webinar, December 6, and celebrating at the SCCC/Sierra Club Sonoma Group’s Holiday Networking Party, December 8. More information to follow.

Close of nominations: Thursday September 28, 2023.
To make a nomination, please fill out the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3D99BM3
To check that your nominee has not already won this award, see the list of past awardees here:
https://envirocentersoco.org/awards/
Thank you!

A last minute reminder for the SCCC annual Summer gathering & pot luck. Hope to see your smiling faces at Spring lake!

A reminder to reserve your place at the
Environmental Community Spring Social
Sunday May 21, 2023, from 3:00-6:00 pm
At the historic Nolan Ranch in Forestville
All are Invited!
• See the current beautiful passive solar home made with salvaged materials and custom crafted wood, glass, stone and art
• Enjoy music with the Jon Strider Duo, wine, beer & lovely country vistas
• Meet Morgan horses & dwarf Nigerian goats – kid friendly!
• Potluck finger foods – please bring something to share
Free! Hosted by the Sonoma County Conservation Council
Please RSVP by May 19 to Wendy to receive directions
[email protected] or (707) 544-4582 (landline)

Save the Date: Sunday May 21, 2023, from 3:00-6:00 pm

Environmental Community Spring Social

At the historic Nolan Ranch in Forestville

All are Invited!

• See the current beautiful passive solar home made with salvaged materials and custom crafted wood, glass, stone and art
• Enjoy music with the Jon Strider Duo, wine, beer & lovely country vistas
• Meet Morgan horses & dwarf Nigerian goats – kid friendly!
• Potluck finger foods – please bring something to share

Free! Hosted by the Sonoma County Conservation Council
Please RSVP by May 19 to Wendy to receive directions
[email protected] or (707) 544-4582 (landline)

If you missed the webinar of SCCC's 2022 Environmentalists of the Year awards presentations, watch a recording on the link below. The awardees were honored for their outstanding work on Fire-Safe Roads, and sustainable transportation.
https://envirocentersoco.org/awards-2022/

Awards 2022 – SCCC Awards 2022 SCCC Awards 2022 Watch the video of the 2022 public awards ceremony honoring Sonoma County environmentalists. Environmentalists of the Year 2022 Fire-Safe Roads Advocates When fires swept through Sonoma County in 2017 and 2019, thousands of residents were forced to evacuate on narrow, wi...

The annual Holiday Networking Party put on by SCCC and Sierra Club Redwood Chapter was a big success this year. Over forty dedicated folks working in Sonoma County's diverse enviromental community turned out at the Sebastopol Grange on Friday, Dec 9, to share a meal and lively conversation, and to celebrate this year's Enviromentalists of the Year awardees. Pictured below from right, Nancy Richards accepting the award on behalf of her late husband Will Richards, Judith Olney, SCCC Board Member Wendy Krupnick, and Deborah Eppstein. Not pictured, Marylee Guinon.

To all the volunteers who made it happen: Thank you for your outstanding and essential help. We could not have done it without you, and, you each are important members of this wonderful community whose contributions help our region be the place we love.

There's still time to purchase tickets for the Holiday Networking Party Dec 9 at the Sebastopol Grange. Please join the SCCC and the Sierra Club Redwood Chapter in honoring the 2022 Environmentalists of the Year. Enjoy delicious food, good cheer, and live music. Tickets and Information:
https://envirocentersoco.org/holiday-networking-party/

Also join our free Zoom Awards Webinar Dec 7, 7-8:30pm: https://envirocentersoco.org/awards-2022/

Dear Friends of SCCC,
Please join us in honoring the 2022 Environmentalists of the Year, in person at our Holiday Networking Party Dec 9, and on Zoom at our Awards Webinar Dec 7.

Tickets and Information for the Holiday Party at the Sebastopol Grange. Delicious food, good cheer, and live music:
https://envirocentersoco.org/holiday-networking-party/
Sign-up for the free webinar:
https://envirocentersoco.org/awards-2022/