Join us for our monthly drop-in volunteer workday as we focus on restoring the grasslands of Ring Mountain! Ring Mountain is home to numerous rare and endangered plants, but this habitat is being threatened by invasive species. Volunteer work may include invasive species removal, seed collecting, planting native plants, or other restoration activities. Educational components are included as we discuss the plants and animals that inhabit this unique place and explain how volunteer activities are having a positive impact. Drop-in days are held on the last Saturday of every month (except November and December). Volunteer work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, and kneeling, and usually requires a short hike to the site. Dress in layers you can get dirty, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. Please bring gloves if you have them. Snacks and extra water will be provided. RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Ring Mountain Stewardship Coordinator Sarah Minnick at (415) 473-5058 or SMinnick@marincounty.org. Meet at the gate at the end of Taylor Rd in Tiburon. DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in Corte Madera, take the exit for Tamalpais Dr east. Go straight onto San Clemente, which merges into Paradise Dr after 0.4 miles. Follow Paradise Dr approximately 1.7 miles, turn right onto Taylor Rd, and follow to end (dead end).
Park on Forest Ave, walk along Forest, downhill on Glen Road, then right on Creek Road, which leads to the work area. Wear boots and gloves, to weed. We will have some tools, but if you have a favorite trowel, please bring it. Call Sandy at 456-5052 for information.
Regular meeting of the Advisory Board to Zone No. 9 of the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. The agenda and staff report will be posted as soon as they are available and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
For additional information about this event, contact Felix Meneau at fmeneau@marincounty.org.
The contact phone number is (415) 473-3223
Per the Road and Trail Management Plan approved in December 2014, Marin County Parks is hosting a series of community workshops to solicit input on proposed formal road and trail designations in Marin County open space preserves. The public is invited to share their thoughts at a Region 1 community workshop that will take place at the Mill Valley Community Center (180 Camino Alto). This region consists of six open space preserves including Blithedale Summit, Baltimore Canyon, King Mountain, Camino Alto, Horse Hill and Alto Bowl.
In the workshop, staff will review the following:
. Potential trail designations for preserves in Region 1, which include Blithedale Summit, Baltimore Canyon, King Mountain, Camino Alto, Horse Hill, and Alto Bowl. Staff will solicit input from the public on these designations.
. The baseline scores and criteria which are part of the next phase of the public process, which will allow members of the public to suggest changes to the proposed designated trail system.
. The proposal process, including the application form and timelines, and how this will be integrated into the RTMP and yearly planning process.
SPAWN Legal program director Dr. Doug Karpa will share important
details on the health of the endangered coho salmon population
in Lagunitas Creek Watershed, take questions and comments
and share actions citizens can take to help ensure these native,
iconic fish remain apart of our landscape for generations to
come.
Marin County Parks celebrates Ring Mountain Preserve for its 15th annual “Fling on Ring” community event! Join us for a day of environmental education and community service. We’ll remove invasive French broom to help restore the native grassland that makes Ring Mountain special. Drop-in days are held on the last Saturday of every month (except November and December). All skill levels are welcome and no previous experience is necessary. 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. Snacks, lunch, and extra water will be provided. In the event of heavy rain and/or high winds call (415) 473-3778 to find out about event status. In the event of cancellation, program will be rescheduled. RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Greg Reza at (415) 473-3778 or GReza@marincounty.org. Meet at the gate at the end of Taylor Rd in Tiburon. DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in Corte Madera, take the exit for Tamalpais Dr east. Go straight onto San Clemente, which merges into Paradise Dr after 0.4 miles. Follow Paradise Dr approximately 1.7 miles, turn right onto Taylor Rd, and follow to end (dead end).