Bay Area Locals Are Helping To Save the Coast From Purple Sea Urchins
The spiny creature has destroyed over 95% of the kelp forest along the North Coast. Locals are doing their part to help repair the delicate ocean ecosystem.
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Local Lace Lichens Are Misunderstood Wonders. Here’s Where To See Them
Lace lichens benefit local flora and fauna — plus, they just look cool. The state lichen can be found draped over tree branches across these Sonoma County parks.
Winter Is Time for Sonoma County’s Banana Slugs To Shine
Since the Slug Fests of the 1980s, Sonoma County has celebrated the banana slug well before it was named California’s state slug in 2024.
Where to Go Whale Watching on the Sonoma Coast
The peak months for whale watching are January through May. Bring binoculars for a spectacular sighting.
For a Productive Spring, Fruit Trees Need Time To Chill Out
Winter chill requirements are an evolutionary adaptation plants use to determine when the worst is over and it’s safe to break dormancy.
Our Favorite Winery Gardens in Sonoma
Make no mistake: We love our grapes. But area winery folks also apply their green thumbs to growing a whole lot more.
4 Glorious Sonoma Valley Hikes
The Sonoma Valley corridor on Highway 12 in Kenwood and Glen Ellen includes several hiking destinations that each offer visitors something a little different.
9 Kid-Friendly Halloween Events in Sonoma County
We ate a bag of candy corn (ok, maybe two), and lined up this list of Halloween celebrations for your little monsters.
16 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Sonoma in September and October
Looking for some family-friendly fun? There's plenty in Sonoma!
Sonoma County in 40 Photographs
To celebrate the beauty of Sonoma County, we have picked 40 of our favorite local photos by staff photographers. Enjoy!