Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm

08/20/2025

It's time to plan for a historical night in the cemetery! The annual Sebastopol Cemetery Walk tickets are ready to roll. It's a wonderful collection of historical stories featuring notable personalities at the Sebastopol Memorial Lawn. There are 9 time slot options, four walking tours on Oct. 3 and four walking tours on Oct. 4. For those that choose not to navigate the cemetery at night we have a sit down option at the St Stephen's Episcopal Church A limit of 24 tickets for each walking tour and 50 tickets for the amphitheater performances. All you have to do is act quickly before they sell out. This is the major fundraiser for the WSCHS and so much fun to provide. For details and tickets you can go to https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/sebastopol-cemetery-walk-collection-2560589

08/29/2023

It's time for the annual Sebastopol Cemetery Walk on October 6 and 7, 2023. This is a fundraiser for the Western Sonoma County Historical Society and tickets are now available and they go fast! Here's the link. Enjoy a wonderful evening of great historical story telling, acting and apple crisp! See you there.

There are 8 time slot options for the Sebastopol Cemetery Walk, 4 on each night of October 6th and October 7th.. A limit of 24 tickets for each time slot so act quickly this is a popular event. It's a wonderful collection of historical stories!

04/17/2023

April 22, 9AM to 3PM we’re offering free, docent-guided tours of the historic farm and cottage every hour, on the hour. Learn about Sonoma County history and what we’re doing to preserve this beautiful property! Scavenger hunt, Tree Talk with fruit tree experts, plant sale, local artist-made photo stand, and more await!
7777 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA
www.WSCHS.org/events/earth-day-2023

04/07/2023

2 weeks to go! We’re busy getting everything ready for a fantastic Earth Day! Join us for tree talk, free tours, a scavenger hunt, and a photo stand made by a local artist! LBXF is a non-profit, historic farm from the 1920s that has been maintained by Western Sonoma County Historical Society volunteers since 1975! A hidden gem of Sonoma County, you won’t want to miss our first ever Earth Day!

03/25/2023

For 48 years we've been helping our little patch of history grow and thrive. Come join our Earth Day Celebration to see what we're doing and where we're going next! Fun for famillies, gardeners, history buffs, and all who like getting outside in one of the prettiest corners of Sonoma County.
wschs.org/events/earth-day-2023

03/25/2023

1 month out! WSCHS has maintained Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm since 1975 through our awesome volunteers and member donations. Come be part of Sonoma County history at our first Earth Day event! We're planning some mighty fine festivities for this fantastic and fun-filled day!

03/15/2023

Thank you to our volunteers and thank you to the sun for coming out to celebrate with us! Join us on Wednesdays 9-Noon for community, cooperation, and conversation!

03/09/2023

Students from a local elementary school came by to help us plant potatoes and a new plum tree in honor of Arbor Day and Luther Burbank’s birthday!
Looking for an interactive and engaging field trip for your students? Email us!

02/26/2023

The Luther Burbank Experiment Farm in Sebastopol is celebrating Earth Day 2023 with free activities on Saturday, April 22, from 9 AM to 3 PM. This family-friendly event will feature docent-led walks through the historic garden and farmstead; scavenger hunts with prizes; a tree planting demonstration; nursery and plant sales; carnival photo stand; and many many photo opportunities. The nursery sales will include rare Burbank plants, and a tree planting demonstration by our farm curator, Jamie Self. The garden will be in bloom, and the sun will hopefully be shining as we celebrate and help protect our Earth together. Location: Luther Burbank Experiment Farm, 7777 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Questions? Contact [email protected]

01/19/2022

Busy work day at the Farm today! Things are looking great!