Marin County Open Space District is holding this workshop to review roads and trail in Region 2, which includes the following preserves in our watershed: Loma Alta, White Hill, and Cascade Canyon. This is our opportunity to speak up for projects like decommissioning poorly sited roads and trails, narrowing roads to form trails,and moving trails away from creeks.

Come for a day of family-friendly activities, with presentations by over 30 organizations (including Friends), food trucks, and live music.

Marin County Board of Supervisors is holding this daytime workshop to review land management practices on county-owned land. We support giving the professional managers of our open space lands the tools they need to control invasive weeds.
Civic Center, room to be decided and time subject to confirmation.

Join Sarah Phillips, Urban Streams Coordinator for Marin Resource Conservation District, and Dan Carney, Water Conservation Manager with Marin Municipal Water District to learn about Water Conservation and Rainwater Harvesting. During times of severe drought, we should all be considering affordable and innovative ways to conserve water by adhering to the motto, ‘Slow it, Spread it, Sink it’! Learn how to plant a rain garden and install a basic rainwater harvesting system.
The class is free, but registration is required through www.sandomenico.org/gardenseries

Join MCOSD for its monthly volunteer workday as we focus on restoring the grasslands of Ring Mountain! This Halloween, we will spend a few hours “treating” our trails to some much-needed repair work. Keeping our trails in good shape is an important part of protecting Ring Mountain’s sensitive grassland habitat. Many rare plants grow along the trails, and by repairing trail tread and keeping water off the trail, we reduce the chance that people will need to walk off the trail to avoid muddy or difficult areas. No previous trail experience is necessary. Costumes are encouraged and spooky tales of bats, owls, and other wild creatures of the night are welcome! This work requires moderate strength and stamina, including working with heavy tools and hiking on steep and uneven terrain. This work is recommended for ages 12 and up; 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. 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 GReza@marincounty.org or (415) 473-3778. Meet at the Phyllis Ellman trailhead on Paradise Dr in Corte Madera. 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 mile (go past Westward Dr). The gate is on the right.

Join Marin County Parks and One Tam staff (a Tamalpais Lands Collaborative initiative) to enrich important habitat areas at 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 non-native grasses and weeds. Volunteer work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, and kneeling and hiking on steep and uneven terrain. It is possible for volunteers as young as 5 years old to join if teamed with a parent or guardian. Dress in layers you can get dirty, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. Snacks and extra water will be provided. In the event of heavy rain and/or high winds call (415) 763-2977 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 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.