OAEC is a non-profit education center in Sonoma County that works to promote ecologically and culturally sustainable communities. Learn more.
OAEC - the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center
Coming Up: Woodshop for Women!
Ladies, are you ready to weild some power tools June 7-9?
"Woodshop for Women," an intensive 3-day residential course at OAEC, empowers women to conceptualize and carry out basic carpentry projects.
Topics include:
- essential tools and their proper use
- safe and effective use of power tools
- structural integrity
- basic techniques such as cutting, nailing, drilling, driving, and leveling
Learn more or Register before it sells out!
What's New at OAEC?
We've made a few changes this year, starting with our newly extended Plant Sales (now 2 weekends each season):
In addition to our three annual Plant Sales, our nursery will now be open every weekend between:
- May 25th - Jun. 30th
- Sept. 7th - Nov. 3rd
NEW Courses and Trainings
- May 25 - 26: Community Resiliency Training
- June 28 - 30: Tending the Wild
- August 15 - 22: California Naturalist Certification
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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The Center is NOT open on a regular 9 to 5 basis for drop-in visitors. Please see our "How to Participate" page for information on volunteer days, tours, plant sales, courses and other events.