MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SONOMA COUNTY!
350 Sonoma, an all-volunteer non-profit, is working to slow climate change and promote climate justice in the county. We're part of 350 Bay Area and inspired by 350.org, the international climate action organization founded by Bill McKibbon. Join us!Support 350 Sonoma Actions:
Join 350 Sonoma at the Santa Rosa Plaza Earth Day April 22, 2023
350 Sonoma will be in Santa Rosa at the Plaza from Noon to 4pm, stop by our table and say hi and
Come out to Celebrate and Protect our Earth, beloved Planet and all its creatures!
Tonight is Climate Action Night, please join us
Please join us at the 5th Annual Climate Action Night at Santa Rosa Junior College
April 20th, 4:30-6:30pm
Bertolini Student Center at SRJC,
1501 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa
Student groups from Sonoma County high schools, Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State will present tri-fold posters, “science fair style” about California State Assembly or Senate bills, and local county and city campaigns. The goal is to educate the community about current legislation and local campaigns related to climate change, climate justice and sustainability, so that they can take action to enact climate solutions.
Please help us spread the word!
- Flier: Climate Action Night 2023.pdf (Spanish language version coming soon!)
Resources for educators:
- A digital worksheet to go along with the event that can be assigned for credit/ extra credit (feel free to copy and modify!)
- Alternatively, you can use this Canvas Assignment: Attending Climate Action Night
Come to support local students and learn how you can take part in creating a just and climate-safe future!
You are invited to the May 3 Campus Climate Connections Carbon Conversation
We’ll be exploring Campus Climate Connections at the next Carbon Conversations on May 3rd. We’ll learn about climate-related projects that are happening in local schools now, but also about an initiative to adopt Climate Literacy Resolutions in our schools, paving the way to create space for comprehensive climate education and empowering students with the skills to thrive in this changing world.
Learn more about the speakers and sign-up here RSVP
Audience: Community, Teachers, Students, Everyone.
Time: doors open at 6:30pm. Program starts at 7pm.
Location: Sebastopol Grange. 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12
Cost: FREE. Donations Welcome Learn more &Register at www.rahus.org/scc
Sponsors: The Rahus Institute, Sebastopol Grange, 350 Sonoma
Farm Bill
This year, Congress will write our next farm bill, shaping the next 5-7 years of American agriculture policy.
Governing everything from the way our food is produced, to how it is distributed and consumed, the farm bill determines the entirety of our food and ag system, but currently it supports industrial agriculture practices that prioritize commodities over communities. We think it’s time for a change. Soil is our common ground and our common good, so we are calling on Congress to support regenerative agriculture in the farm bill.
Regenerative agriculture combines Indigenous knowledge, holistic management, and cutting edge science to work within the context of natural systems. It means healthier soils growing healthier foods, stronger local communities, more profitable regional economies, and more resilient environments.If you believe in a healthy, abundant future – for yourself, your family, and your community – join 350 group members and sign and share the petition to regenerate America!
Climate Action Night
Please join us at the 5th Annual Santa Rosa Junior College
April 20th, 4:30-6:30pm
Bertolini Student Center at SRJC,
1501 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa
Student groups from Sonoma County high schools, Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State will present tri-fold posters, “science fair style” about California State Assembly or Senate bills, and local county and city campaigns. The goal is to educate the community about current legislation and local campaigns related to climate change, climate justice and sustainability, so that they can take action to enact climate solutions.
Please help us spread the word!
- Flier: Climate Action Night 2023.pdf (Spanish language version coming soon!)
Resources for educators:
- A digital worksheet to go along with the event that can be assigned for credit/ extra credit (feel free to copy and modify!)
- Alternatively, you can use this Canvas Assignment: Attending Climate Action Night
Wondering about electric appliance replacements for homes? This next Carbon Conversation is for you.
You are invited to the April 5 Carbon Conversation
Electrify Your Home: Tips and strategies for electrifying your home from Sean Armstrong of Redwood Energy. In addition, Sebastopol Climate Action Committee Energy Group Members will be sharing their experience of selecting electric replacement appliances.
Audience: Community, Teachers, Students, Everyone.
Time: doors open at 6:30pm. Program starts at 7pm.
Location: Sebastopol Grange. 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12
Cost: FREE. Donations WelcomeLearn more &Register at www.rahus.org/scc
Sponsors: The Rahus Institute, Sebastopol Grange, BayREN
EARTH DAY 2023 will be Saturday April 22nd
350 Sonoma will be in Santa Rosa at the Plaza from Noon to 4pm, stop by our table and say hi and
Come out to Celebrate and Protect our Earth, beloved Planet and all its creatures!
Zero Waste!
Many of our local markets now have a bulk section, some even let you bring your own containers to fill. Check out your favorite local markets and see what you can buy in the bulk refill section, ask to bring your own containers (glass mason jars, cloth sacks) if your store is not yet allowing one to bring their own container or if the store is only providing plastic bags for bulk shopping.
In Sonoma County there are also several bulk buy refill stores for personal and cleaning items including REFILL MADNESS(Sonoma Valley), SONOMA COUNTY TRADING COMPANY(Windsor), HERITAGE ALCHEMY and FLORICO REUSE + REFILL(Santa Rosa), REFILL MERCANTILE (Petaluma), and HOME BODY REFILL (Sebastopol). Buy reusable containers or bring your own to fill with products for many household and personal use. Zero Waste Sonoma has an interactive map to help locate local refill stores. https://zerowastesonoma.gov/materials/refill-zero-waste-shops
You are invited to the next Sebastopol Carbon Conversation March 1. 2023
Rainwater cisterns are making a comeback in West County. Learn how this strategy can be applied in your neighborhood.
Audience: Community, Teachers, Students, Everyone.
Time: doors open at 6:30pm. Program starts at 7pm.
Location: Sebastopol Grange. 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12
Cost: FREE. Donations Welcome- Register at www.rahus.org/scc
Sponsors: The Rahus Institute, Sebastopol Grange, Sonoma Water Agency
Link to flier
Sebastopol Carbon Conversations have returned!
The Rahus Institute and the Sebastopol Grange are excited to announce the return of the Carbon Conversations series beginning February 1, 2023 with the premier of Sonoma County Climate 2050 video!
Carbon Conversations were created to bring our community together for education and conversation around specific climate topics. The series will continue the first Wednesday of each month through June 2023. Each conversation will begin at 7pm (doors open at 6:30) and will be held at the Sebastopol Grange. The series topics will be:
March 1st Rainwater Cisterns in the drought era. The Salmon Creek experience. John Green, Goldridge RCD
April 5th. Electrifying your Home. The shift to Clean Energy starts at home. Sean Armstrong, Redwood Energy
May 5th Teaching Climate
Youth-led Climate Solution projects.
June 7th Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure.
Audience: Community, Teachers, Students, Everyone.
Location: Sebastopol Grange. 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12, Sebastopol, CA
Cost: FREE. Donations Welcome. Registration is required.
Register at http://www.rahus.org/scc