The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and its supporting departments, invite you to celebrate Women’s History Month. Through virtual and in-person events, CNRA departments, commissions, and conservancies will be honoring women leaders in the environmental field who use their voices to communicate the importance of nurturing and protecting the environment for the future and to encourage others to become environmental stewards.
Celebrate this year’s Women’s History Month with our theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations” The theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership.
Month of March
WEAVE Donation Drive for Women and Babies
Description: CNRA will be hosting a donation drive for women and their babies, in partnership with WEAVE, the primary provider of crisis intervention services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sacramento County. The event is aimed at collecting personal supplies, towels, diapers, wipes and housewares for those in need. Donations are welcome the entire month of March. Please look for the donation bins are placed on the 1st Floor Lobby at CNRA
Address: CNRA Lobby at 715 P. Street, Sacramento
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Women’s Herstory Portscast
Time: 11 a.m.
Description: Join Interpreter Erika at Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Interpreter Isabella at Asilomar State Beach to discover the untold HERstory of these iconic spaces. Learn about the women who fought for the land and sea protections that millions of visitors now experience and enjoy, and the architect who ties them together.
Registration: Visit ports.parks.ca.gov to learn more about California State Parks’ PORTScast Programs and to register.
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Vernal Pools Tour at SacSplash
Time: 2:00- 5:00 pm
Address: 4426 Excelsior Rd, Mather, CA 95655
Description: Support a conservation organization founded and led by women! Join the Sacsplash team on a private tour of the vernal pools at Mather Field and learn about this critical habitat. Learn about fairy shrimp, tiger salamander, and pacific chorus frogs hiding in the fields of Sacramento County.
Cost: $25
Registration/Zoom: https://forms.office.com/g/5tSvyMnZNH Space is limited to 20 participants please RSVP.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Celebration Women’s History at Asilomar
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Address: 800 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Description: This special event will feature guided tours of the Julia Morgan-designed buildings at Asilomar, 1920s Era Dance Workshops, and a keynote address “How the Women of California Created a Statewide Environmental Movement” with author Traci Bliss from 2-4 p.m. in the Grace H. Dodge Chapel Auditorium.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Career Panel: Moving Forward Together: Clearing the Pathway for You!
Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Description: Join us for an empowering career panel centering women! Meet inspiring professionals from a range of departments within the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), many of whom have carved out successful careers in traditionally male-dominated fields. Gain valuable insights as they share their experiences, challenges and advice.
Location/address: Virtual
RSVP or Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89048564032
Monday, March 24, 2025
The Leland Stanford Mansion Tour
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Address: 800 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Description: In honor of women's history month, join us for a guided tour of the Leland Stanford Mansion. The mansion offers a view of Leland and Jane Stanford’s home as it appeared in the 1870s. The tour will focus on the history of the building as it relates to the women who lived there throughout history.
Cost: Free
Registration: https://forms.office.com/g/69Mx44egJV Space is limited to 20 participants please RSVP.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Secretary Speaker Series: Women Leaders Shaping California’s Conservation Future
Time: noon to 1pm
Description: Don't miss this inspiring panel spotlighting trailblazing women at the forefront of California’s conservation movement. This engaging panel will feature visionary leaders who are driving change, breaking barriers, and paving the way for a more resilient and equitable environmental future. Panelists will share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs, offering wisdom and strategies in conservation sector. Join us as we explore the critical role of women’s leadership in shaping policy, protecting natural resources, and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.
Registration/Zoom: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e_sa2-83ROmgO__0UN9EFg
About Women’s History
March is Women’s History Month, honoring women’s contributions and accomplishments to history, society, and culture. The monthlong celebration highlights the courageous efforts of past generations of women, who paved the way and recognizes the dedication and strength of today’s women who bring positive change.
The use of the colors purple and gold in the logo originated from the Women's Social and Political Union in the United Kingdom in 1908, and each color has a specific meaning:
Purple: Justice, dignity, and loyalty to the cause
Gold: Hope and a popular color for American suffragists
Green & White: Associated with the movement, symbolizing new beginnings and equality
