LIVE MUSIC AT PAX WINES

Fridays, March 15 & ongoing, 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Join Pax Wines every Friday for live music to accompany their delicious wines. Performances: March 15, Sam Gray Edmondson; March 22, Megan Laughlin of the Musers. No reservations necessary. 6780 McKinley St., Suite 170, Sebastopol.

NATURE ART WITH LORI HARTSOOK: LUCKY GREEN ART DAY AT HIDDEN FOREST NURSERY

Sunday, March 17, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

In this session at Hidden Forest Nursery, explore mixing shades of green (and more) and paint in an impressionist style outside amongst the trees. All ages. Register online. Also visit during normal hours for 50% off most plants until March 31. 3970 Azalea Lane, Sebastopol.

INTRO TO BEEKEEPING CLASS BY BEEKIND

Sunday, March 17, 10 am to 1 pm

(Pictured inset.) An essential class if you are interested in keeping bees: how to get started with bees, use of equipment, and what to expect in your first year. Get answers to your questions. Taught by Doug Vincent, Owner and Beekeeper of Beekind. $25. To sign up, call (707) 824-2905 or register online. Live bees are also for sale; visit website for info and to order. Class at Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy 12), Sebastopol.

SUNDAYS WITH THE FARMING DARLINGS AT EMMANUEL FARMSTEAD

Sundays, March 17 & ongoing, 10 am to 4 pm

Two Farm Trails members, Emmanuel Farmstead and Revival Groove Urban Microfarm, have joined together as The Farming Darlings for collaborative events. Offering more than 2,000 flower & veggie starts. Also seasonal workshops and garden shop, plus tours, crafts, gifts, plus mini horse & sheep petting. You can also pre-purchase via Venmo for pickup most days from drive-thru farmstand. Follow on Instagram for more. 1406 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol.

SPRING HATCH AT CUVER BELGIAN BREWERS

Saturday, March 23, 12 to 3 pm

Celebrate the start of Spring with chicks, seedlings, and brews at Cuver Belgian Brewers. The sweet chirps of chicks will fill the patio in addition to a child-friendly seed-sowing station. Soil, pots, and even carrying bags are being provided. Adults can choose from 11 craft beers. Together with Western Farm Center we wanted to share the joy of livestock husbandry with everyone and every age! Food truck: Holy Chile Mole, 12 to 7 pm. No reservation necessary. 7704 Bell Road, Windsor.

SPRING FARM TOURS OPENING DAY AT REDWOOD HILL FARM – CAPRACOPIA

Saturday, March 23, 1 pm

Redwood Hill Farm – Capracopia launches their Spring Farm Tour season March 23, going through the month of April. The public tours will take place Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm. They also offer private tours based on availability Mondays to Fridays. Enjoy kid cuddles, feeding adult goats, and learning how to milk a goat. Reserve online or email for private tour. 5440 Thomas Road, Sebastopol.

FULL MOON SOUND HEALING CEREMONY AT FLATBED FARM

Monday, March 25, 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Experience celestial harmony under the full Wolf Moon at Flatbed Farm’s enchanting sound healing evening. Join us for a one-hour journey into serenity and connection with AB Creations then celebrate community with a farm-fresh tea ceremony. Register online. 13450 Sonoma Highway 12, ​Glen Ellen.

OPENING DAY AT FORNI FARM & NURSERY

Thursday, March 28, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

After a rainy winter, it's time to start your garden! Forni Farm & Nursery opens for the season beginning March 28, and will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. They have 100+ varieties of vegetable starts, culinary herbs, native flowers, and more! Click here to view 2024 plant list. 4000 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa.

ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT AT LARSON FAMILY WINERY

Thursday to Sunday, March 28 to 31

Saddle up and get ready for a good time at Larson Family Winery's Adult Easter Egg Hunt! Eggs will be hidden throughout our Tasting Room March 28th-31st. Prizes include a $1 2013 Larson Cabernet Magnum, $1 Three Lab Cab, 2-for-1 tasting, and more! So, dust off your boots, grab your friends and family and head on over to Larson Family Winery for a day of sippin', searchin', and savorin'! RSVP online. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma.

EASTER EGG HUNT AT FARM BARN

Saturday, March 30, 10 am to 12 pm

Farm Barn would be egg-cited to have you join their Easter Egg Hunt! Enjoy old-fashioned games, interact with farm animals, and of course go on their egg hunt. Hot dog and baked goods for sale. Bring your own basket and blanket/chairs for a picnic on the grass. Free for non-walkers; $15 for walkers. RSVP via email. Boots may be necessary. 2910 Pepper Road, Petaluma.

EASTER EVENT AT SANTA ROSA COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET

Saturday, March 30, 10 & 10:30 am

The annual Easter event at Santa Rosa Community Farmers' Market on Farmers Lane starts at 10:30 am and ends when all the eggs have been found! For the younger kids (3 & under) and kids with sensory and/or special needs, the event will start at 10 am. Free. 1501 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa.

OPENING DAY AT BEES N BLOOMS

Saturday, March 30, 10 am to 4 pm

Starting Saturday, March 30 (Easter weekend), Bees N Blooms will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm. Stroll the gardens, visit with the chickens and geese, and shop the Farmstand. At the Farmstand, you can find a wide variety of certified organic tomato and pepper plants for your gardens available for sale. 3883 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa.

OPENING WEEKEND AT MOTHER GARDEN NURSERY AT OAEC

Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 10 am to 5 pm

The Mother Garden Nursery at OAEC opens for the season April 6 through October, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am to 5 pm. They will be offering up a wild selection of unusual perennial edible crops, culinary and medicinal herbs, pollinator plants, drought tolerants, fiber and dye plants and an expanding collection of California natives. 15290 Coleman Valley Road (upper driveway), Occidental. 

EARTH DAY EVENTS AT ST. FRANCIS WINERY & VINEYARDS

Friday to Monday, April 19 to 22

As part of their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is offering two unique and limited-time experiences to commemorate Earth Day. Enjoy a unique Plant-Based Estate Pairing experience with family-style vegetarian tapas crafted with farm-fresh ingredients and paired with St. Francis Winery’s wines. Also go on a Guided Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting in their sustainably farmed Wild Oak Vineyard complete with an exclusive tasting of their illustrious Artisan wines. RSVP required. 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa.