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The 55th Anniversary of Earth Day

Thursday, April 22, 2025 will mark 55 years of Earth Day and 35 years since the first Earth Day event was held in the Sonoma Plaza. On April 22, 1970, the first-ever Earth Day was held. It was organized as a national teach-in to learn about our imperiled environment coupled with public demonstrations to speak...

Sonoma's Climate & Environmental Sustainability Accomplishments

For more information about the City's efforts and additional resources, please visit the Sustainability Page. Energy Solar Power is getting popular! Over 14% of Sonoma homes now have rooftop, solar photovoltaic energy systems. Clean Energy. Currently, 86.9% of residential and commercial customers are subscribing to Sonoma Clean Power’s CleanStart energy option, which is 91% carbon...

Earth Day

Earth Day - April 22, 2025 To promote sustainability and climate action in Sonoma, the city invites all to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day 2025--a day for celebration, reflection, and action. The city is co-sponsoring a Photography Contest and Green Business of the Year Award. The city is working with our partners on...

Food Waste Audit - Earth Action Week 2020

On average, about 35% of our trash is composed of food waste. When food waste is landfilled, it produces methane. As a greenhouse gas, each pound of methane is equal to 25 pounds of carbon dioxide in its ability to trap heat in the earth’s atmosphere. The best action is to reduce the generation of...

ANSWER KEY - Environment Crossword Puzzle, Earth Action Week 2020

Answer key to the environment crossword puzzle.

Earth Day Actions

Take action at home. Below, find four things you can do now to make your household more sustainable. Switch to CleanStart Power Clean Power Sonoma is our community choice program formed to provide a choice beyond for-profit, investor-owned utilities (e.g., PG&E). Sonoma Clean Power sources clean energy from renewable resources: geothermal, water, wind, solar, and...

Sonoma Nature Quiz

Test your knowledge on Sonoma’s nature.

Energy Quiz

Test your knowledge on energy with this quiz.

Backyard Birding

Using this list, watch your backyard for these common birds in Sonoma.

Recycle, Compost, or Trash?

Test your knowledge on what you can recycle or compost in Sonoma.

Environment Crossword Puzzle

Solve the clues to learn about our environment in this crossword puzzle as part of Earth Action Week. Get the answer key.

Sonoma County Health Officer Issues Health Order Requiring Facial Coverings

The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a new Health Order requiring that everyone wear facial coverings to stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) locally. Read the complete order and find FAQ's on socoemergency.org. The Order states people must wear a facial covering before they enter: an indoor facility (except their home); any enclosed space;...

Coronavirus: Business Resources

While the COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a public health crisis, it is also having a significant impact on the global and local economy. Find programs, resources and information below to help navigate your City of Sonoma business through the pandemic. Key Contacts & Links Learn about Coronavirus Community Resources City of Sonoma: For...

Mayor and Non-Profit Leaders Discuss Food Security in Sonoma Valley

We invite you to watch and share this important message from City of Sonoma Mayor Logan Harvey and local non-profit leaders with information about food and financial support for Sonoma Valley residents in need due to the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the need for assistance has increased, so has the need...

Special City Council Meeting - April 13th

A special meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, April 13th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular schedule is: Update on the City’s Emergency Operations Center Response to the COVID-19 Emergency Discussion of Eviction...

Special Public Comment Instructions During COVID-19 Pandemic

Consistent with Executive Orders No.-25-20 and No. N-29-20 from the Executive Department of the State of California and the Sonoma County Health Official’s March 17, 2020 Shelter in Place Order, the City Council Chambers will not be physically open to the public and City Council Members will be teleconferencing into the meeting via an electronic meeting...

Sonoma Valley Community Resources Guide

The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the County of Sonoma, has produced a comprehensive guide of Sonoma Valley Community Resources during the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency. The Guide is available to view, download and print (formatted for Legal Size paper) in English and Spanish. For online resources to assist local residents and businesses during...

"Be Kind - Sonoma Valley Together," A Message from Mayor Harvey

The following "Valley Forum" by Sonoma City Mayor Logan Harvey was published in the Friday, April 10th edition of the Sonoma Index-Tribune. We are all feeling it now, aren’t we? This pandemic has upended our lives and shuttered our businesses. It’s made the world a confusing place where we must cancel birthday parties, vacations, and...

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