SRJC Environmental Studies

The Sustainable SRJC program will host its annual Green Living Fair on October 22, 2026, 3:30-5:30 p.m., on the Santa Rosa Campus Quad. The event brings students, faculty, staff, and community members together to learn practical ways to make more sustainable choices and extend the life of the things they own.
The event will focus on reuse and repair, with SRJC clubs, local groups, and community organizations sharing information and hands-on resources for reducing waste. Attendees can learn about repair, recycling, and other ways to keep useful items in circulation rather than sending them to the landfill.
The Green Living Fair will feature a variety of activities and resources, including:
- A garment mending bar for simple clothing repairs
- A clothing swap to give gently used clothing a new home
- Bicycle repair assistance
- Small appliance repair
- Freecycle giveaways featuring items available for reuse
- Upcycled crafts and other creative reuse activities
For more information and to sign up for repair services, visit sustainability.santarosa.edu.

Next week is Sonoma Zero Waste Week , Oct 10-17th!

Recology Sonoma Marin will offer additional tours so you can see beyond your blue bin at our Santa Rosa recycling facility on October 14, 15, and 16 (the 13th is already full!).

Want to take a deeper dive into what Zero Waste Week has to offer? Explore fermentation how-tos, sweater repair, costume swaps, tours, and so much more by exploring the many events available next week. Sign up today: https://northbayzerowasteweek.org/series/recology-materials-recovery-facility-tours/

🌿 Planning is underway for the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway! 🌳

The City of Santa Rosa, in partnership with Sonoma Land Trust, Southeast Greenway volunteers, and other community partners, is beginning the master planning process for the Southeast Greenway project, which will transform a two-mile corridor of vacant land into 49 acres of park amenities, trails, natural open spaces, and community gathering places. 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Community input will help create a future Greenway that reflects the needs and priorities of Santa Rosa residents and diverse communities.

Learn more, sign up for updates, and take the survey at https://southeastgreenway.org/

Are you ready for the Reuse Bazaar next week? Don't miss this once a year event on Saturday, Sept 26th at the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds!

Bring used items you are trying to re-home during drop hours 8 AM – 11 AM, or come to shop for free during the shopping window 12 PM – 3 PM. We will also be working with Conservation Corps North Bay to accept used tires and mattresses to be recycled. Thank you to our partners Reuse Alliance and City of Santa Rosa, California for helping to make this event a reality! Find out how to volunteer or more about what is accepted here: https://www.recology.com/recology_news/2026-recology-reuse-bazaar/

Sustainable art at SRJC Petaluma: The Herold Mahoney Library Gallery at SRJC Petaluma will launch the Beautiful TRASH art exhibit with an opening reception on Thursday, August 27, 2026, 4:30-6:30pm. The exhibit is in partnership with Recology Sonoma Marin and Artstart. The exhibit will be on view during Library hours from August 24 through December 11, 2026.
The Beautiful TRASH exhibit features artwork from the Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH). Participating student artists represent Petaluma High School, Sacramento State, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Sonoma State University. Artworks by the Artstart mentor and the Artstart program assistant are also featured.
The Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH) is an art program that offers student artists a unique opportunity to expand their creative practices by working with materials that would otherwise be sent to the landfill. The resulting artwork is intended to spark reflection and curiosity about waste and our habits with waste.
The exhibit will be on display August 24 through December 11, 2026.

Now hiring! Sonoma Water Education Programs Specialist I
Do you have teaching credential and experience working in classroom and outdoor settings?
Working knowledge of curriculum development, child development, Next Generation Science Standards, basic environmental science principles, marketing and graphic design, and public outreach programs?
Experience coordinating educational programs, field trips, events, outreach activities or similar projects?
Read more about the job and apply no later than August 4, 2026!
sonomawater.org/current-job-openings

🌿 Santa Rosa City Council has selected CMG Landscape Architecture to lead the master planning process for our future park — and this is a firm that knows how to create beautiful, community-centered public spaces right here in the North Bay.

A 2-mile corridor connecting Farmers Lane to Spring Lake is now public land, and soon, Santa Rosa residents will have a real chance to help shape what it becomes. Community engagement is coming — stay connected so you don't miss your moment.

Click here to read the full story: https://southeastgreenway.org/2026/07/01/city-selects-master-plan-consultant/

Sonoma Land Trust CMG Landscape Architecture City of Santa Rosa, California

A library that lends more than books.

Sacramento's new "Library of Things" lets patrons check out sewing machines, tools, and gadgets they don't need to own forever.

Why buy what you'll only use twice? Borrow it instead.

It's practical. Affordable. And keeps perfectly good items out of landfills.

A quiet reinvention of what a library can be—not just a place for stories, but a place for stuff that actually helps you live. Now that's a plot twist. 📚🧵🔧💡

A long time coming. Congrats Southeast Greenway for your work in making this happen.

Big news for the Southeast Greenway! 🌿

Santa Rosa City Council has approved the next step in bringing this long-envisioned project to life—a master plan to transform a former highway corridor into a vibrant, 2-mile park and multi-use pathway. 🚴‍♀️🌳

Starting this summer, the community will have a chance to help shape the future of the Greenway—think walking and biking paths, gathering spaces, gardens, and more.

This is just the beginning, and your ideas will help bring it to life. Stay tuned for ways to get involved!

https://www.srcity.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/3257