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volunteer schedule
LagunaKeepers are the Foundation's habitat restoration volunteers. Each month, in partnership with the City of Santa Rosa, we meet to give the Laguna a little hands-on love! This can mean fence removal, willow sprigging, weed control, or planting, depending on the site and the time of year.
Keepers meet at locations throughout the Laguna, but workdays are most always on a Saturday from 9am to noon. Be sure to wear shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Only heavy rain cancels. Snacks are on us, but do bring gloves, water, and friends!
LagunaKeepers volunteer season runs September - May with a break over the summer
For more information contact Catherine at 527.9277 x108 or email: catherine@lagunafoundation.org
September 27 - Meadowlark Field
When we planted at the Meadowlark this spring, the roses and blackberries weren't quite ready. Let's get them planted now! Meet at the Chevron Station on Hwy 12 in Sebastopol just east of the bridge over the Laguna.
October 25 - Native Plant Demonstration Garden
Phase one of the installation of a drought-tolerant, bug-friendly, solar-powered native plant garden. Meet at the Laguna Treatment Plant, 4300 Llano Road in Santa Rosa. Follow signs to the Administration building.
November 22 - Duer Creek
We're continuing to expand riparian habitat along this seasonal creek. A perfect site for adoption by a special group- come check it out! Meet at Kelly Farm, 5344 Occidental Road in Santa Rosa.
December 13 - County Parcel
You may be familiar with this popular fishing spot and kayak boat launch area. We'll plant trees and grasses on the banks. Meet at Stone Farm, 900 Sanford Road in Santa Rosa. We'll caravan to the site.
January 17 - Middle Reach (Rain date: January 24)
Willows can help stabilize bare spots or minor erosion on the banks of the Laguna. Help us cut and install sprigs. Meet at Stone Farm, 900 Sanford Road in Santa Rosa. We'll caravan to the site.
February 14 - Laguna Uplands
Let's give the Uplands some tender loving care on Valentine's Day, and eat cupcakes too! Meet at the end of Palm Avenue in Sebastopol, just south of Palm Drive Hospital.
March 14 - Irwin Creek
An exciting new project of increasing the riparian setback from 20ft to 100ft! Meet at Stone Farm, 900 Sanford Road in Santa Rosa. We'll caravan to the site.
April 25 - Native Plant Demonstration Garden
Phase two of the installation of the new garden, a special Earth Day celebration. Meet at the Laguna Treatment Plant, 4300 Llano Road in Santa Rosa. Follow signs to the Administration building.
May 9 - Cotati Creek Critters
Keeper season wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Laguna headwaters area and a chance to socialize with our pals in Cotati. Meet at the Ladybug Lot on Lakewood Avenue in Cotati. For directions, see the Cotati Creek Critters website: www.cotaticreekcritters.info.