North Coast EcoTopia

Sonoma County

Dragonfly Farm, Healdsburg

Dragonfly Farm is rare in that 18 years ago they yanked out 6.5 acres of grapes. This created a haven for birds, butterflies and various other critters amongst the ever-changing array of sustainably and organically grown flora and fauna. Dragonfly Farm features more than 2,000 rose bushes and oodles of varieties of flowers and plants.

425 Westside Road

Healdsburg, Ca 95448

(707) 433-3739

www.thedragonflyfarm.com

 

Benziger Family Winery, Glenn Ellen

Benziger Family Winery is trailblazing a new definition of wine quality through its Farming for Flavors™, organic and Biodynamic® winegrowing practices. Their 85 acre, certified Biodynamic Sonoma Mountain estate has become a research and teaching center for the cultivation of grapes with more flavor, intensity and site-specific vineyard character. Interfering less in the farming process enhances the unique personality of vineyard sites, restores the land and encourages biodiversity on the farm.

1883 London Ranch Rd.

Glenn Ellen, Ca95442

(707)935-3000

www.benziger.com

Mendocino County

 

Living Light Center, Fort Bragg

The Living Light Center, a 5,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility located within the historic Fort Bragg Company Store, is designed to provide the latest advances in raw culinary education, and includes a professional kitchen with a sprouting/dehydration room, a fruit-ripening room, and a pantry. The café, Living Light Cuisine to Go, offers organic raw vegan cuisine, juices, and smoothies, and the retail store, Living Light Marketplace, features healthy products for vibrant living.

301-B North Main Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(800)816-2319 • (707)964-2420

http://www.rawfoodchef.com

 

Solar Living Institute, Hopland

The Solar Living Center is a world-famous demonstration site for renewable energy, alternative fuels, green building, permaculture, and sustainable living technologies.  The Solar Living Center is open seven days a week and 362 days per year (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day) and admission is free to the general public, with donations encouraged.

13771 S. Highway 101
Hopland CA

707.744.2017

www.solarliving.org

 

Lake County

 

The Geysers Geothermal Visitor Center, Middle Town

Middletown Learn about the world’s largest geothermal energy source - The Geysers. In the late 1800s, Lake County’s Cobb Mountain was a mecca for spa-goers who came from far and wide to take the waters at the areas hot springs. Today, the area is home to the largest complex of geothermal plants on earth, encompassing a portfolio of 19 geothermal power plants fed by more than 350 wells, producing enough clean, renewable energy to power 850,000 homes.

15500 Central Park Road

Middletown, CA

(866)GEYSERS

www.geysers.com

Taylor Observatory, Kelseyville

Kelseyville With a 16-inch computer-controlled telescope under a dome, a classroom, and a planetarium, Taylor Observatory offers informative and educational activities that promote an interest in and learning of astronomy for young and old alike. Because of Lake County’s pristine air quality, lack of coastal fog, and distance from large urban areas, viewing the night sky is spectacular here.

5725 Oak Hill Lane

Kelseyville, CA

(707)262-3499

www.TaylorObservatory.org

 

Humboldt County

 

Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Arcata

It’s a major bird watching destination and venue for outdoor recreation—but it’s also an innovative, low-tech wastewater treatment plant for the City of Arcata. Visit the Interpretive Center to learn how this award-winning facility works.

Directions: Exit Hwy. 101 at Samoa Blvd; west to South G St., left ½ miles

to the Marsh, or turn left on I St. and follow to Klopp Lake.

707-826-2359

www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/marsh

 

Telonicher Marine Laboratory, Trinidad

In addition to aquariums and a tide pool touch tank, this Humboldt State University facility demonstrates a working application of the solar-hydrogen cycle. A photovoltaic array and hydrogen fuel cells provide reliable power to the lab’s blowers.

Directions: Exit Hwy. 101 at Trinidad; Left on Trinity St.

to Edwards, right to Ewing St., right to Lab.

707-823-2671

www.humboldt.edu/~marinelb/visitor.html

525 S. Main Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Main: 866-GOMENDO Fax: 707-462-7598
Email: [email protected]