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Public Input Requested by CA State Parks
California State Parks is requesting public input on October 24, 2024 regarding a proposed concession contract at Sonoma State Historic Park. Read more.
Movie Night at the Barracks – Star Wars under the Stars
On a hot September Friday, the inaugural Movie Night at the Barracks brought out more than a few storm troopers and imperial soldiers, along with Leia, Rey, and plenty of... Read more.
California State Parks Launches New Volunteer Opportunities Webpage
The Volunteers in Parks Program announced the launch of its new Volunteer Opportunities webpage. This page is dedicated to helping potential volunteers learn about the many opportunities available at California’s state parks, including Sonoma State Historic Park and Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park. Read more.
Nature & Community Fair Delights Visitors in Sonoma
California State Parks hosted another delightful Nature and Community Fair on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. Many local organizations offered fascinating and educational activities for children of all ages. Live visitors... Read more.
Docent Picnic August 25,2024
The Docent Organization annual potluck picnic will be Sunday, August 25, 2023, at Park Creek Village park, 4 pm – 7 pm. Contact Kit Foster to indicate whether you will... Read more.
Petaluma Kids Stomp for Adobe Bricks
This year’s State Parks Week featured a muddy lesson in the fine art of Adobe Brick making at the Petaluma Adobe State Park. Led by Carmen Vanni, Park Interpretive Specialist, Read more.
Fire Prevention and Safety Day Delights and Educates
The Sonoma Lake Napa unit of CAL FIRE brought out heavy equipment to the Casa Grande area on Saturday, June 15, 2024. They demonstrated setting up and deploying equipment, charging... Read more.
The TOSCANO Hotel & Kitchen serves again
By all accounts, the inaugural Toscano Tea fundraiser was a delightful success! We are especially grateful to our friend and Sonoma Food Guru, Chef Lisa Lavagetto who provided tasty tea cakes and sandwiches, perfectly complimenting the cups of tea and slices of history. Read more.
Children’s Day at the Barracks – Lots of Fun, Rain or Shine
This year’s Children’s Day at the Barracks, on Saturday, May 4th, was not swayed by Mother Nature’s May surprise – Rain. No problem for the flexible Sonoma State Historic Park... Read more.
Sheep Shearing Day Fun for All (except maybe the sheep)
A sunny day brought families with eager children to the Petaluma Adobe for our annual Sheep Shearing event. A veteran sheep shearer from Flat Broke Farm, a farm animal rescue... Read more.