Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation

06/08/2026

We’re so excited to be preparing to launch the 3rd Annual Top Dog Photo Contest, July 1-31!

We’re still finalizing details on prizes for the winning photos. So far you can expect generous prizes from our sponsors Taylor Mountain Canine Retreat and Pawsarotti's Pet Boutique.

We’re also delighted to welcome back some amazing local judges who will determine the Judges’ Choice winners. Local photographer Julie Vader, Heidi Adler and Ronnie Rosenbach return to share their love of photography and dogs!

We can’t wait to see who takes the top spot this year. You can learn more about our fabulous judges and the upcoming photo contest at the link below.

https://www.gogophotocontest.com/parksfoundationtopdog

06/05/2026

The Parks Foundation is proud to support the Sonoma County Regional Parks maintenance team, made possible by the generosity of our donors.

This spring, we helped the team transition from an old diesel mower to a brand-new, high-power electric model. This climate-friendly upgrade is powerful enough to last an entire workday while providing a significantly quieter environment for both parks staff and visitors.

We are grateful for your dedicated support, which allows us to continue making these essential enhancements to our local parks!

06/01/2026

The Parks Foundation is grateful to the donors who support our "Tree Fund," which enables us to provide funding for Regional Parks staff to purchase young saplings for our parks.

Regional Parks recently had to remove a damaged mulberry tree from the lawn next to the Spring Lake swimming lagoon.

Parks maintenance staff planted three "October glory" maple trees -- popular, fast-growing shade trees known for their brilliant, late-season crimson red foliage and rounded, 40–50 foot canopy. They'll grow to provide welcome shade in this sweet picnic area!
Learn more about the Tree Program here https://www.sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/tree-fund.html

05/27/2026

If you’ve ever driven down Bodega Highway toward the coast, you’ve likely passed Watson School. But did you know this historic one-room schoolhouse is part of Sonoma County Regional Parks?

We are delighted to share that this local landmark just received some much-needed love, thanks to a Parks Foundation Staff Initiative Grant.

The Staff Initiative Grant program allows any employee of Sonoma County Regional Parks to apply for funding for a project that they believe will make operations more efficient or directly enhance the visitor experience in our beloved parks.

A recent grant application focused on upgrading the highly outdated electrical system at Watson School. By modernizing the wiring, we are ensuring this historic building benefits from reliable electricity and is protected from potential electrical hazards.

Projects like this are funded through the generosity of our donors and simply would not be possible without community support. Your support keeps Sonoma County's history alive and safe for generations to come.

05/26/2026

Our friends Redwood Trails Alliance will be hosting a work day this Saturday, May 30th on new trails at the Los Alamos entrance to Hood Mountain Regional Park! This is a great way to give back to the community and help build and enhance a new trail that will be loved for generations to come.

Find more information and RSVP at the link below.

Join Redwood Trails Alliance for a volunteer trail work day at Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve.

Volunteer at Hood Mt. - Los Alamos Rd., Saturday, May 30
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00 AM, PST
Where: Hood Mountain Regional Park North Access - end of Los Alamos Rd, Santa Rosa

What we’ll be doing

Installing new trail signs on the Squirrel Scamper Trail and to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Finish gravel work on the new connector trail

What we provide
Tools
Parking passes for those who don’t already have a Regional Parks pass
Snacks during the day
Lunch and beverages after trail work

https://trailsalliance.org/events/

05/19/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow at Fogbelt Brewing Company for Pints and Paintings with Sergio Lopez Landscape Painter!

We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of Taylor Mountain Panorama Hazy IPA from Fogbelt Brewing Company! This is the 2nd annual beer collaboration between Fogbelt and the Parks Foundation and supports our popular Sonoma County Regional Parks.

This year’s Hazy IPA features breathtaking custom label artwork by local artist Sergio Lopez Landscape Painter , capturing the iconic beauty of Taylor Mountain.

Please join us for the official release party on Wednesday, May 20th at the Santa Rosa taproom, 1305 Cleveland Avenue. Fogbelt will generously donate $1 from every pint sold during the event directly to the Parks Foundation to help enhance and protect our local parklands.

In addition to the beer release, you can meet the artist! Sergio Lopez will be on hand to showcase his original Taylor Mountain artwork, along with other paintings inspired by our stunning regional parks. His work will be for sale, and 30% of each purchase at the taproom will benefit the Parks Foundation. View his Regional Park themed artwork at the link below.

Come enjoy a fresh pour and help us give back to the parks that make Sonoma County so special. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.sergiolopezfineart.com/scpacollection

05/12/2026

We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of Taylor Mountain Panorama Hazy IPA from Fogbelt Brewing Company! This is the 2nd annual beer collaboration between Fogbelt and the Parks Foundation and supports our popular Sonoma County Regional Parks.

This year’s Hazy IPA features breathtaking custom label artwork by local artist Sergio Lopez Landscape Painter , capturing the iconic beauty of Taylor Mountain.

Please join us for the official release party on Wednesday, May 20th at the Santa Rosa taproom, 1305 Cleveland Avenue. Fogbelt will generously donate $1 from every pint sold during the event directly to the Parks Foundation to help enhance and protect our local parklands.

In addition to the beer release, you can meet the artist! Sergio Lopez will be on hand to showcase his original Taylor Mountain artwork, along with other paintings inspired by our stunning regional parks. His work will be for sale, and 30% of each purchase at the taproom will benefit the Parks Foundation. View his Regional Park themed artwork at the link below.

Come enjoy a fresh pour and help us give back to the parks that make Sonoma County so special. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.sergiolopezfineart.com/scpacollection

05/09/2026

We are perpetually grateful for the longtime support of the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence! The organization has generously funded the Water Safety Patrol since 2015, and we are honored to be a grant recipient again in 2026.

The Water Safety Patrol is a lifesaving program that supplies Russian River beaches under Regional Parks’ jurisdiction with loaner life jackets. Regional Parks Lifeguards help fit swimmers with loaner life vests and educate visitors about how to recreate safely at the river.

Every summer, the loaner life jacket inventory is depleted due to loss and attrition. The Parks Foundation is proud to support the annual purchase of new life vests. Funding for this program depends upon loyal sponsors like the Russian River Sisters – and generous donors like you! Thank you!

https://www.sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/russian-river-water-safety-patrol.html