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.

Workshops

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.