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CAL FIRE Wellness Unit Free Yoga Class - August 6th
2025-08-06 12:15 - 12:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
CAL FIRE Wellness Unit Free Yoga Class
Join CALFIRE staff in-person or virtually for free yoga classes with Pearl Martin from 12:15 – 12:45pm in the CNRA Building Gym Yoga Studio Room. Pearl Martin has a passion for sharing her love of movement as a tool for mental and physical wellbeing. Pearl is a certified Hot Pilates and Yoga instructor. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and specializes in teaching restorative and Yin style yoga. For questions, please reach out to the Wellness Unit email at wellnessunit@fire.ca.gov or through their social media pages @calfirewellness.
Date: August 6th , 2025
Time: 12:15pm to 12:45pm
Location: CNRA Building Gym, Yoga Studio Room

Mildly Scenic – A Conversation with Author Ashley Shult Langdon
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Join us for a special in-person and virtual event featuring Ashley Shult Langdon, author of Mildly Scenic: A Trail Guide to the Lower American River.
Ashley will discuss her inspiration behind the book, which maps out bite-sized adventures and trail access points from downtown Sacramento to Folsom Lake. Whether you’re looking for a riverside picnic spot or a five-mile trail loop, this book celebrates accessible outdoor exploration.
🌟 Event Highlights:

Conversation with Secretary Wade Crowfoot and the author

Book signing and Mildly Scenic merchandise available

Livestream access via Zoom (scan QR code to register)

📍 Location: 20th Floor Café, CNRA Headquarters, 715 P Street, Sacramento🗓 Date/Time: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Hosted by Campus Connect and the California Natural Resources Agency.

CNRA Reservation System w/ Outlook Training
2025-08-20 13:00 - 16:45 | CA
Dates: August 20 & 25, 2025
Session Times: 1:00 – 2:45 PM OR 3:00 – 4:45 PM
Location: CNRA HQ, Media Room 2-201
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/Jbe51aBUa7
Description: Join the 2025 CNRA Reservation System Training with Outlook instructions for new and experienced employees! Each session is 1 hour and 45 minutes of interactive, in-person learning where you will be able to ask questions and troubleshoot with your peers.
Note: Each session is identical and covers the same content. Please register to attend.

CNRA Farmers Market – Back by popular demand!
2025-08-26 11:30 - 13:00 | CA
Date: August 26, 2025
Time:11:30 AM – 1:00pm
Location: CNRA HQ, 1st Floor Lobby
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/vRdacpUgjF
Description: Come join us for fresh, local produce and community connection.
Share your own harvest or simply enjoy the goodies — no contribution needed!
Guests and Market Participants please register for the event at least one week in advance.
Participants may bring: Fruits, vegetables, herbs, baked goods, and homemade products.
Disclaimer: Participation in the farmers market is entirely voluntary and at your own discretion. CNRA and the event organizers will not assume any liability for potential health risks associated with the shared products.

SACTOMOFO Food Truck Events
2025-08-27 11:00 - 13:30 | 1651 7TH ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811, 1651 7TH ST, SACRAMENTO, 95811, United States
Date: Aug. 27, Sept. 10, and Sept. 24
Time: 11:00am to 1:30pm
Location: 1651 7th St, Sacramento, Ca, 95811
Link to order: Hefty Gyros (Aug 27), Bangin Bowls (Sept 10), Gondo Fusion (Sept 24)
Description: For a list of SACTOMOFO locations and vendors visit, www.sactomofo.com/events

Natural Resources Blood Drive September 4th
2025-09-04 09:00 - 12:15 | CA
Campus Connect invites you to Donate at the Natural Resources Blood Drive September 4th!
DWR has partnered with Vitalant to bring you the opportunity of donating blood and making a difference! 🩸Donating blood is one of the simplest ways to save lives. Whether you’re doing it for a friend, a cause, or just because you can, it makes a real impact.
Here’s how you can make the most of it:
✅ Before You Go

Hydrate well the day before and the morning of.
Eat iron-rich foods like spinach, red meat, or beans.
Bring ID and wear something with easy access to your arm.

💉 During the Donation

The process usually takes about 10–15 minutes.
You’ll be asked a few health questions and get a mini physical.
Relax, breathe, and maybe chat with the staff—they’re usually amazing people.

🍪 Afterward

Enjoy the snacks (yes, cookies are practically mandatory).
Rest for a few minutes before heading out.
Avoid heavy lifting or intense exercise for the rest of the day.

Make an appointment today!

Location: 715 P St, Sacramento CA 95814 on the Blood Mobile, near courtyard

A DAY IN THE LIFE: EXPERTS IN BIODIVERSITY
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Location: CNRA HQ, 20th Floor Cafe
Description: Join us for a dynamic discussion moderated by Meghan Hertel, Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat, featuring guests and panelists from Department of Water Resources, California State Parks, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife:
• Kim Tenggardjaja, Biodiversity Coordinator, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Theo Claire, Restoration Ecologist, Department of Water Resources
• Sarinah Simons, Wildlife Management, California State Parks
• Katrina Smith, Statewide Coordinator for Small Mammal Conservation, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Dena Spatz, State Parks Senior Wildlife Biologist, California State Parks
Together, they’ll share their experiences working to protect California’s biodiversity and advance the 30×30 initiative. The event will conclude with a hands-on iNaturalist demo, where you’ll learn how to contribute biodiversity data through simple nature observations.
🎉 Door prize drawings! Must be present to win.
Reminder: Please visit your phone’s app store to download the iNaturalist app ahead of the event date to sign up for a free account. This will help ensure you’re ready to participate fully when the iNaturalist demo begins.

California’s 175th Birthday - Block Party
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | CA
It’s California’s 175th birthday — and there’s a block party to celebrate! 🥳🎉
On Tuesday, September 9th, from 6-9pm, enjoy music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a laser display 30 minutes after sunset as we celebrate this historic milestone.
Free food truck fare, birthday cake, and California grown treats (while supplies last).
Save the date and learn more ➡️ Celebrate.CA.Gov
Please encourage your staff (plus their families, friends, and neighbors!) to attend if they’d like! The party will be on 10th Street, in front of the State Capitol.
[Shout out to CA State Parks for leading the festivities! 🤗]

Beneath the Canopy: Kelp Conservation, and Coastal Magic from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Location: 715 P Street in front of CNRA HQ
Description: Celebrate Biodiversity Week with California State Parks PORTS Program. Explore the State Parks Mobile Outreach vehicle for Video Access and Immersive Experiences. A live virtual presentation from Vannie! Free lunchtime treats provided by Parks California (while supplies last).

Crocker’s ArtMix: Beer Garden
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | CA
You’re invited to join us for a Wellness Social at the Crocker Art Museum’s ArtMix: Beer Garden on Thursday, September 11, from 6–9 PM!
Please FW this invitation to your colleagues.
This is a no-host, informal gathering, so feel free to grab a drink, explore the museum, and enjoy the lively atmosphere with colleagues and friends. It’s a great chance to unwind, connect, and enjoy some local culture outside of work. Option to meet inside near the front entrance stairwell at 6:50pm to join a Docent tour at 7pm.
Bring a friend or invite your coworkers—the more, the merrier!
📍 Location: 216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814
🕕 Date & Time: Thursday, September 11 | 6:00–9:00 PM
🔗 Event Details– Ages 18+ | Tickets $25 (Crocker Members Free)
https://www.crockerart.org/events/3875/artmix-beer-garden
About: Come for the lagers and the autumn leaves! This Oktoberfest-inspired evening features a lively lineup of brews, blooms, and beats. Sip your way through a local biergarten, get down and dirty with painting and floral arrangement, enjoy a Fauxcent tour of the boozy works in the Crocker’s collection, and dance it out to live music or at the silent disco.

CNRA Community Book Swap
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Join the CNRA Community Book Swap on September 16—bring a book, take a book, and enjoy coffee, tea, and good company.

﻿﻿Agency Wide Game Day
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Date: September 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: CNRA HQ Conference Room 02-302 A, 715 P Street, Sacramento, Ca, 95814
Description: Take a break, have some fun, and join us for a lunch hour full of board games! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just in it for the laughs, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring Your Own Game (BYOG) or jump into a game hosted by someone else—your choice!
If you bring a game, please make sure it’s work appropriate and can be played within an hour.
All experience levels welcome. Let’s play, relax, and connect!

CAL FIRE Wellness Unit Free Yoga Class
2025-09-24 12:15 - 12:45 | CA
Date: Wednesday, September 24th , 2025
Time: 12:15pm to 12:45pm
Location: CNRA Building Gym, Yoga Studio Room
Join CALFIRE staff in-person or virtually for free yoga classes with Pearl Martin from 12:15 – 12:45pm in the CNRA Building Gym Yoga Studio Room. Pearl Martin has a passion for sharing her love of movement as a tool for mental and physical wellbeing. Pearl is a certified Hot Pilates and Yoga instructor. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and specializes in teaching restorative and Yin style yoga. For questions, please reach out to the Wellness Unit email at wellnessunit@fire.ca.gov or through their social media pages @calfirewellness.

Food for Thought: Nourishing Nature, Culture & Community TERRA MADRE americas
2025-09-25 13:00 - 17:00 | CA
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: CNRA HQ Auditorium, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Description: Join us for lively conversations on Indigenous food sovereignty and discover how ranchlands and ricelands are doing double duty — feeding communities and delivering solutions to today’s toughest natural resource challenges. From restoring biodiversity to tackling climate change, these working landscapes show that what’s on our plate can also be a path to resilience and renewal.
Registration link: Click here to Register

Emergency Preparedness Day – Are You Ready?
2025-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | CA
Join us for Emergency Preparedness Day to learn how to stay ready before an emergency occurs. This in-person event will feature tips, tools, and resources to help you build your personal and workplace preparedness plan.
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Location: CNRA Headquarters Lobby, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
✅ Learn what to include in your emergency kit✅ Discover state and local resources✅ Get practical advice for home, commuting, and office preparedness
Stay informed—check Campus Connect for updates.

Secretary Speaker Series Honoring Latino Heritage
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Join us for a powerful webinar celebrating the leadership, stories, and contributions of Latino trailblazers and visionaries who are shaping meaningful connections to nature and the outdoors. At a time when federal immigration actions have left many Latinos feeling fearful and uncertain about enjoying outdoor spaces, this conversation offers hope, resilience, and inspiration. We will uplift leaders who are honoring heritage, breaking down barriers, and creating new opportunities for nature, recreation, and community connection.
Together, we will explore how Latino heritage is deeply and beautifully tied to land, and how these traditions continue to guide us toward a healthier, more inclusive future outdoors.

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month - Salsa Smackdown!
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Salsa Smackdown! A FLAVORFUL FIESTA AT WORK Introduction by CA State Parks Director, Armando Quintero
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
CNRA HQ, 715 P Street, 20th Floor Café
12:00 – 1:00 pm
CNRA HQ Community Potluck and Homemade Salsa Competition
COMPETITION CATEGORIES:
Bring your homemade best in one (or more!) of these flavorful categories:
Fruit-Based Salsa
Crema-Based Salsa
Tomato-Based Pico de Gallo
Green Salsa Verde
Scan QR code to RSVP by Friday, October 10

2025 Sacramento Water Festival - Discovery Park
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Park, 1600 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA, 95833, United States
Date: November 1, 2025
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Discovery Park, 1600 Garden Highway Sacramento, CA 95833
Parking: $8
Activities: Live music, cultural performances, vendors, activities for children, and many more activities in celebration of Water.

Free Headshot Day at the Career Center
2025-11-17 10:00 - 13:00 | CNRA HQ Career Center – Poppy Pavillion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Whether you’re updating your Outlook profile or need a polished headshot to promote a speaking engagement, we’ve got you covered. Bring your cellphone for a high-quality photo that is yours to keep with our new ring light! Scan the QR Code to register for a time.

Celebrating Diversity: A Tapestry of Cultures
2025-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | CNRA Lobby, 715 P Street, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the California Natural Resources Agency’s 2nd Annual Cultural Diversity Event – Celebrating Diversity: A Tapestry of Cultures!
The event will feature cultural booths highlighting the diverse traditions, customs, and cultures represented across CNRA’s departments.
If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a cultural table this year, kindly let us know by November 21 if you are interested in participating so we can plan accordingly.
We look forward to celebrating together and showcasing the rich cultural diversity that makes our community so vibrant!
If you have any questions about serving as an event volunteer, please reach out to Randella.Foster@conservation.ca.gov or Claudia.Lowe@conservation.ca.gov

2025 Delta Invasive Species Symposium
2025-12-04 | CA
SAVE THE DATE
2025 DELTA INVASIVE SPECIES SYMPOSIUM
MODELING & MANAGING INVASIVE SPECIES FOR TOMORROW’S DELTA
December 4, 2025
California Natural Resources Agency headquarters, Sacramento
deltaconservancy.ca.gov for more information

A Special Conversation with Author Aaron N. K. Haiman and Secretary Wade Crowfoot
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | 20th Floor Cafe, CNRAHQ
Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot in conversation with author Aaron N. K. Haiman as they explore Birds of the California Delta, a richly illustrated birding guide to the wetlands and developed areas of the Delta.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Special Door Prizes! Must be present to win.
Registration link for Zoom livestream: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cVoJtB-ST_KPls7HDLiKZg

SACTOMOFO Food Truck Events
2026-01-07 11:00 - 13:30 | 1651 7TH ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811, 1651 7TH ST, SACRAMENTO, 95811, United States
Link to order: Hefty Gyros

For a list of SACTOMOFO locations and vendors visit, www.sactomofo.com/events

Vision Board Event
2026-01-14 11:30 - 13:00 | CNRA HQ 2-221, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Date: January 14, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: CNRA HQ Conference Room 02-221, 715 P Street, Sacramento, Ca, 95814
Description: Hosted by DWR Affinity Groups. Posterboard provided. Feel free to use your own medium. Bring your dreams and vision for 2026, and extra magazines if you have them, too!

“What’s Coming in 2026?” Update and discussion with Secretary Crowfoot.
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | https://thrive.cnra.ca.gov/event/whats-coming-in-2026-update-and-discussion-with-secretary-crowfoot/
“What’s Coming in 2026?” Update and discussion with Secretary Crowfoot. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, noon–1 p.m., use the QR code to register.

Agency Wide Game Day
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: CNRA HQ Conference Room 02-302 A, 715 P Street, Sacramento, Ca, 95814
Description: Take a break, have some fun, and join us for a lunch hour full of board games! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just in it for the laughs, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring Your Own Game (BYOG) or jump into a game hosted by someone else—your choice!
If you bring a game, please make sure it’s work appropriate and can be played within an hour.
All experience levels welcome. Let’s play, relax, and connect!

Yoga at the CNRA Gym, Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
2026-01-27 12:15 - 12:45 | CNRA Gym Yoga Studio, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Join CALFIRE staff in-person or virtually for free yoga classes with Pearl Martin from 12:15 – 12:45pm in the CNRA Building Gym Yoga Studio Room. Pearl Martin has a passion for sharing her love of movement as a tool for mental and physical wellbeing. Pearl is a certified Hot Pilates and Yoga instructor. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and specializes in teaching restorative and Yin style yoga. For questions, please reach out to the Wellness Unit email at wellnessunit@fire.ca.gov or through their social media pages @calfirewellness.

Live Well Virtual Open House - January 29, 2026
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by The CalHR Employee Wellness Program
Date: Jan. 28, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Learn about Live Well, the state of California’s employee wellness program, powered by Grokker. Receive a live walk through of the Grokker platform including how to get started, track activities and participate in challenges.

CNRA Campus Blood Drive
2026-01-29 08:00 - 12:45 | CNRA HQ 2-221, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Campus Connect invites you to Donate at the Natural Resources Blood Drive September 4th!
DWR has partnered with Vitalant to bring you the opportunity of donating blood and making a difference! 🩸Donating blood is one of the simplest ways to save lives. Whether you’re doing it for a friend, a cause, or just because you can, it makes a real impact.
Here’s how you can make the most of it:
✅ Before You Go

Hydrate well the day before and the morning of.
Eat iron-rich foods like spinach, red meat, or beans.
Bring ID and wear something with easy access to your arm.

💉 During the Donation

The process usually takes about 10–15 minutes.
You’ll be asked a few health questions and get a mini physical.
Relax, breathe, and maybe chat with the staff—they’re usually amazing people.

🍪 Afterward

Enjoy the snacks (yes, cookies are practically mandatory).
Rest for a few minutes before heading out.
Avoid heavy lifting or intense exercise for the rest of the day.

Make an appointment today!

Location: NRHQ 02-221 (CENTER, LEFT, and RIGHT CONFERENCE ROOMS) – 715 P St, Sacramento CA 95814

Savings Plus Tabling
2026-02-10 11:00 - 14:00 | CNRA Lobby, 715 P Street, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Stop by the table — Savings Plus tabling, Feb. 10, 2026, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
