Hello Windsor!

As we welcome the warmth and renewal of spring, it's a time for fresh beginnings and growth in our community.

Spring sports are in full swing, bringing energy, excitement, and an opportunity for connection as our local teams hit the fields and courts.

This season not only symbolizes the growth of nature but also the potential for all of us to grow together. In that same vein, I would like to announce a Special Town Council Meeting happening on Wednesday April 2 at 6 PM.

This meeting, being dubbed “The Voices of Windsor,” aims to promote Community engagement between residents, staff, the Town Council, and Commissioners. You are invited to a roundtable conversation designed to facilitate relationship building and improve our competency to all work together.

I hope to see you there!

In this edition of the Insider:

• Volunteer Event - 3/22
• Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
• Summer Recreation Guide
• Voices of Windsor Roundtable - 4/2
• Recreation Scholarships
• Earth Day Trash Cleanup - 4/22
• Earth Day Celebration - 4/27
• Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map
• Bluebird - Compost Hub
• Fire Season - Urban Water Supply Systems - Section 2
• SMART Train - Upcoming Schedule
• Spring Is Coming
• Thank you, Windsor!

Michael A. Hall Pollinator Garden Volunteer Event



Come volunteer at the Michael A. Hall Park Pollinator Garden on March 22 from 9 AM to 11 AM. Help plant milkweed to attract Monarch butterflies, feed their caterpillars, and help us pull the weeds that are encroaching on the garden’s native plants. 

April Owens, the landscape architect

who designed the garden, will be on hand to answer your questions about native plants and how to create a pollinator garden in your yard.

We will have some garden gloves and tools, but please bring your own garden gloves and trowels if you have them. Meet us at the pollinator garden, located at the northwest end of the park.

If you have any questions,

please call Ember Dagosta

at 707-838-2309 or email edagosta@townofwindsor.ca.gov

Windsor Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Draft

Available for Public Review

The Town of Windsor’s Public Works Department is pleased to announce the release of the draft Active Transportation Plan (ATP), formerly the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan.

This plan presents a detailed vision for improving and expanding bicycle and pedestrian facilities across Windsor. It focuses on enhancing safety, connectivity, and accessibility for non-motorized transportation options like walking, biking, and more.

While the ATP is still under review by Town staff, we invite the public to participate in reviewing the draft. Your input will help create a safer, more connected Windsor for everyone.

The draft will be released on Monday, March 24, and will be accessible on the Town’s website.

The Town of Windsor

Parks & Recreation Department

is excited to share the

Summer 2025 Recreation Guide!

You can view and download the Summer 2025 Guide here:

Download Guide

Registration starts

Tuesday, April 1 at 10 AM!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

6 PM in Council Chamers (9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400)

You are invited to a roundtable conversation with our town officials, staff, and residents, designed to facilitate relationship building and improve our competency to work together effectively for the future.

This is an opportunity for us to get to know one another better and investigate how the well-being of our community is dependent on the quality of our interconnections. Shifting from the typical Town Council meetings to a setting of small tables enables people to engage more intimately and strengthens our relationships across the community.

The discussion will be facilitated by Julian Cohen. Refreshments will be provided, as well as a Kids Zone in an adjacent space with guided activities.

The Town of Windsor

Parks & Recreation Department

is now

accepting scholarship applications

for summer programs!

Summer Program registration opens on April 1 at 10am.

Get your scholarship application in and approved before April 1 to ensure a smooth registration process.

For more information and

eligibility requirements, go to

Scholarship Program

or call 707-838-1260. 

Call for Volunteers!

In honor of Earth Day 2025, the Town of Windsor Storm Water Quality Program is organizing

a community trash cleanup event. Register at Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/WindsorTrashCleanup 

Meet at your registered location to pick up safety vests, pickers, gloves and bags. After a brief safety meeting, volunteers will be dispatched to pick up trash. All participants will receive a free gift and snacks.

NOTE: There are two starting locations for this event: the Town Green near Market Street, and the corner near Hembree Lane and Victory Lane. If registration is full, check the Town of Windsor Eventbrite page to register at the other location.

For more information, call 707-838-5385 or email stormwater@townofwindsor.com.

The Town of Windsor invites you to an Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 27 from 9:30 am to 1 PM, during the Windsor Certified Farmers' Market on the Town Green.

This celebration will feature local nonprofits and exhibitors working toward a better future, kids' activities, lawn games, Town Green mural tours, and a free bike valet!

Mural tours will showcase the "Wisdom Tree" installation at the Huerta Gym and the new "Celebrating Sonoma County's Biodiversity" installation at Market St and McClelland Dr.

Bring your reusable cups, bags, and smiles!

New CAL FIRE - Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps Released:

What Windsor Residents Need to Know

On Feb. 24, 2025, CAL FIRE released the 2025 Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Maps. CAL FIRE, in coordination with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, is required to periodically update these maps and severity zones.

About the FHSZ Map



Properties are categorized as Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on terrain, vegetation, fire history, climate conditions, and ember cast computer modeling. Certain areas within Windsor are designated Moderate and High FHSZ. No properties within Windsor are designated Very High FHSZ.

The Town cannot downgrade the hazard classification set by CAL FIRE but may recommend upgrading severity if justified by wildfire history or environmental conditions. Currently, all properties within the Town of Windsor have been designated by the Town Moderate FHSZ. This action was taken by the Town in response to the Tubbs Fire that occurred in October 2017 and the Kincade Fire that occurred in October - November 2019. The Moderate FHSZ designation requires the use of exterior materials and certain construction methods that resist flames or burning embers projected by a vegetation fire.

Next Steps and Community Involvement

Public Comment and Outreach: The Town is requesting public input on the FHSZ map. Please send comments to Kim Jordan, Planner, at kjordan@townofwindsor.ca.gov. Comments are requested by April 21, 2025. We’ll share information through meetings, newsletters, and social media.

For more information and helpful resources visit the Town’s dedicated webpage at Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map. 

Now open! A Compost Hub in Windsor for all Sonoma County residents at the Bluebird Resilience Center: 25 Bluebird Drive.

Instructions:

• Bring your shovel, gloves, and container to fill.
• Please limit your load to 2 cubic feet per visit per day; leave some for others!
• Please be respectful of the site and others by cleaning up after yourself.
• Please close the Hub’s door when leaving.
• Have fun!

This FREE compost is USDA-certified organic, produced from local facilities processing material collected from approved residential green carts around Sonoma County, including from Windsor.

Windsor’s compost currently comes from Cold Creek Compost in Ukiah.

This project and others like it around Sonoma County are funded by Zero Waste Sonoma.

We are continuing our Fire Season – Urban Waster Supply System campaign featuring different Sections from the UCLA Luskin Center of Innovation – “Do Urban Water Supply Systems Put Out Wildfires?”. This is especially important to address water resources during fire season. 

The UCLA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is broken down into 5 Sections. This edition of The Insider will feature:

Section 2 - Understanding Wildfires and Urban Water Systems

Next Insider will feature:

Section 3 – The Relationship Between Water Supply and Firefighting

To read the extended version of the document with all the Sections and for more information click on the UCLA Luskin Center of Innovation document.

SMART is almost here!

The testing of the highly anticipated SMART train will take place in April.

“Test trains will operate between the SMART Airport train station and Windsor from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM beginning in early April. During testing, trains will sound their horns and bells intermittently, as required by federal safety regulations.”

The testing is scheduled for the following dates:

• Saturday and Sunday, April 5–6
• Saturday and Sunday, April 12–13
• Sunday, April 20

During the testing period, the Sonoma County Airport station will be temporarily closed on the weekends with all other SMART stations will remain open.

For more information on the SMART train - Windsor location and next steps for Quiet Zones.  

To read the latest SMART On Track Newsletter - March 2025.

Time to get Lean and Green, Windsor!

As we welcome spring, it’s important to stay mindful of fire safety in and around your home:

Start Your Yard Cleanup Early – Clear away dead leaves and debris to reduce fire hazards.

Be Cautious with Space Heaters – Keep them at least three feet away from flammable materials.

Practice Safe Yard Cleanup – Dispose of leaves and brush properly; never burn debris on windy days.

Grill Safely – Keep grills away from structures and never leave them unattended.

Stay safe, Windsor!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Windsor Lions Club Corned Beef and Cabbage Feast on Saturday, March 15!

Your support and community spirit made it a fantastic event. We appreciate you!

Spring is in the air stay tuned for our Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast coming in May!

Sonoma County Fire District

Come Join Us!

The Town of Windsor is active with events year-round. 

The following Town links will provide you with dates and event details to "mark your calendar".

We look forward to seeing you!

Major Community Events Calendar

Special Events

Windsor Senior Recreation Center

Windsor Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar

The Town of Windsor is looking for talented people.

For information on open positions, click here for the full list. If you have questions about working for the Town, please reach out to our Human Resources team at hr@townofwindsor.com. 

Join our team! Go here to apply.

Here are some public meetings and workshops we would love for you to participate in. For more information on the agenda, view the meeting, or the recording click on the meeting link.

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Windsor, CA 95492

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