Did you know that invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to diversity in our natural areas? Do you work to control invasive plants, or would you like to?
Whether you are an experienced stewardship volunteer or just thinking about getting involved, we encourage you to join MMWD and local experts (including our Volunteer Coordinator, Suzanne Whelan) for a volunteer training workshop!
RSVP required as space is limited. To register or for more info visit www.cal-ipc.org
The RVSD team will be at this community workshop to share information related to the District’s sewer lateral grant program, our budget and finances, upcoming capital construction projects and remediation efforts for the 2000 Larkspur Landing property, as well as answer any questions from the community. The workshop will be held on the same evening as our June Board meeting, which will begin at 7 pm. All community members are welcome!
Join Marin County Parks and One Tam staff to enhance native plants at a site once dominated by non-native grasses and weeds. Dress in layers you can get dirty, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. In the event of high winds call (415) 763-2977 to find out about event status. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at (415) 763-2977
Join County Parks in maintaining White Hill Trail. We will remove invasive French broom to clear the trail corridor and increase safety by improving lines of sight. We will start the day with breakfast snacks, split into teams and stage along different sections of the trail. After working our way down the trail, we’ll finish the day with lunch at 12 noon. Lunch, snacks, drinks, tools, gloves and training are provided. Bring layered clothing, gloves, a water bottle and a small pack for storing water and sturdy hiking boots. Please RSVP to Volunteer Coordinator Greg Reza at (415) 473-3778 or email greza@marincounty.org. In the event of red flag/ high fire danger call (415) 473-3778 to listen to a recording about event status. Park on the shoulder of Brown Bridge and meet at the entrance to White Hill Trail at 3298 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd (SFDB) exit and head west through Fairfax to the crest of White’s Hill. Brown Bridge is approximately 2.5 miles past the town of Fairfax. Look for signs. Google map: White Hill Trail parking. Please use the trail access underneath Brown Bridge instead of crossing traffic on Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Join Marin County Parks and One Tam staff (a Tamalpais Lands Collaborative initiative) to enrich important habitat areas of Hal Brown Park and Creekside Marsh. Be a part of a community based effort to install a diverse palette of native plants at a site once dominated by nonnative grasses and weeds. Volunteer work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, kneeling, and hiking on steep and uneven terrain. All ages are welcome; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Dress in layers you can get dirty, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. Please bring gloves if you have them. Snacks will be provided. RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at KSchroeder@marincounty.org or (415) 763-2977. Meet across from Marin General Hospital at Hal Brown Park at Creekside. DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take the exit for Sir Francis Drake Blvd west 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Bon Air Rd and follow 0.3 miles. The park is on the right.
Annual creek cleanup coordinated by Town Volunteers. Join in to clean up our creek and remove debris and other items that have gathered in the creek. Wear sturdy boots/shoes and gloves. A morning refreshment will be provided and a lunch for those who return to the Community Center when finished.
Meet across from Marin General Hospital at Hal Brown Park (at the pedestrian bridge near the bike path). Bring the whole family out to Hal Brown Park to paint the beautiful scenery and wildlife of Creekside Marsh along Corte Madera Creek. This event is ideal for all ages. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. County Parks will provide supplies, smocks, and healthy snacks. Friendly dogs are welcome, but must be leashed. Questions: Contact Ranger Maggie Guiott at (415) 435-9212.
Meet at the end of Glen Drive in Fairfax. We’ll enjoy a slow stroll along the old railroad grade, a route that takes us in and out of a series of cool, forested valleys separated by open grassland and coastal scrub habitats. We’ll employ a car shuttle so we can have a one way relaxing morning walk. Remember to bring binoculars, if you have them. This walk is for ages 15 and up. We request that no pets (except service animals) attend. High fire danger cancels: Call (415) 893-9527 after 8 a.m. on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled. Questions: Contact Shannon Burke at (415) 893-9520.