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
Sonoma Overlook Trail volunteer stewards invite the community to a free 20th-anniversary celebration of the trail located at 198 First Street West in Sonoma on April 16, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Gather at the main trailhead kiosk (at the entrance to the Mountain Cemetery) to enjoy refreshments, a short program and the glories of … Continued
Public involvement is crucial to the City’s decision-making process and appointed advisory bodies in the form of commissions and committees are an important and valued part of our City government. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and then providing feedback, recommendations, and support to Sonoma City Council on those … Continued
View the full Press Release Sonoma Splash and the City of Sonoma will host a series of free community swim days beginning President’s Day – Monday, February 20th – at the new aquatics center at Sonoma Valley High School. The series, funded by a portion of the grant awarded to Sonoma Splash by the City … Continued
Sonoma Mayor Sandra Lowe and the City Council are pleased to announce that art featuring local artists will be displayed in Council Chambers in 2023. The first special art installation is now in place and features works by 2022 Sonoma Treasure Artist, Pat Meier-Johnson. The public is invited to view the special exhibit during City … Continued
The City of Sonoma has extended the application period for two new City Commissions – Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission and Climate Action Commission. New Deadline: Friday, August 26th, 2022 Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks individuals to serve on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions … Continued