
Public
Events/Workshops
The Stormwater Partnership participates in a
variety of community and environmental events. These educational events
offer valley residents a chance to learn about stormwater pollution
prevention and ways they can help keep our environment clean.
Events
Landscape and Nursery Expo (January) -
Businesses from all around participate in this annual event. Residents
can learn various landscape techniques as well as purchase supplies,
equipment, and attend educational seminars.
Earth Fest at the Sacramento Zoo
(April)
— This Earth Fest promotes the importance of worldwide conservation with
the Zoo’s environmental educational event. Come join the earth-day party
with interactive games, crafts, and entertainment.
Walk on the Wildside (May) —
This annual family event highlights local efforts that protect native
Central Valley habitats and wildlife. The event features guided tours of
the
Sacramento Regional County
Sanitation District (SRCSD) Bufferlands and Stone Lakes National
Wildlife Refugee educational exhibits, activities for adults and
children, and live animal presentations.
Get WET (June) — This
family-oriented event includes games, activities, and interactive
displays that demonstrate the importance of the American River.
Harvest Festival (Summer) — Held each summer at the Fair Oaks
Horticulture Center. Enjoy educational booths,
demonstrations, how-to-sessions, garden tours, and tree fruit, grape,
and veggie tasting.
American River Salmon
Festival (October) — An exciting two-day event filled with
entertainment, education activities, music, fly fishing and culinary
demonstrations as well as guided river walks.
The River-Friendly Landscaping
site lists event of interest to gardeners/landscapers.
Native Plants Workshop (September) — Sacramento Splash presents
this fee-based Nature in the Neighborhood workshop that includes two
evening classes and a field trip. You’ll learn about native plants and
their proper care.