Celebrate the transition from fall to winter with a morning of hands-on stewardship on the Mt. Tam Watershed, home to the source of the majority of our water supply. The grassy meadows of the watershed, which are maintained by Marin Water, are home to sun-loving plants and animals and are hunting grounds for birds of prey. The fruits of our open canopy hardwoods – oak, bay and madrone trees – nourish abundant forest wildlife. Help us improve the oak woodland and grassland habitat near Phoenix Lake by removing invasive French broom. Uncover healthy plant communities that support a high diversity of wildlife, preparing them for success in the new year.
Registration is encouraged but not required for this family-friendly event. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and volunteers under 18 must bring a permission form signed by a parent or guardian. Tools, gloves, snacks and water are provided. Please dress for variable weather and bring a water bottle.
Meeting location is on the Phoenix Lake Dam. If driving, please arrive at Natalie Coffin Greene Park between 8:40 a.m. to 9 a.m. The gate will be open to allow volunteers to drive up the fire road and park next to the dam. Folks arriving after 9 a.m. or leaving before 12 p.m. will need to manage their own parking. Call 415-945-1128 after 7 a.m. the morning of the event for updates in case of extreme weather.
Celebrate the transition from fall to winter with a morning of hands-on stewardship on the Mt. Tam Watershed, home to the source of the majority of our water supply. The grassy meadows of the watershed, which are maintained by Marin Water, are home to sun-loving plants and animals and are hunting grounds for birds of prey. The fruits of our open canopy hardwoods – oak, bay and madrone trees – nourish abundant forest wildlife. Help us improve the oak woodland and grassland habitat near Phoenix Lake by removing invasive French broom. Uncover healthy plant communities that support a high diversity of wildlife, preparing them for success in the new year.
Registration is encouraged but not required for this family-friendly event. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and volunteers under 18 must bring a permission form signed by a parent or guardian. Tools, gloves, snacks and water are provided. Please dress for variable weather and bring a water bottle.
Meeting location is on the Phoenix Lake Dam. If driving, please arrive at Natalie Coffin Greene Park between 8:40 a.m. to 9 a.m. The gate will be open to allow volunteers to drive up the fire road and park next to the dam. Folks arriving after 9 a.m. or leaving before 12 p.m. will need to manage their own parking. Call 415-945-1128 after 7 a.m. the morning of the event for updates in case of extreme weather.
Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration with Marin County Parks, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Join a drop-in workday to help restore native grasslands. We’ll learn about the plants and animals that inhabit this unique place and the importance of volunteers. Activities include removing invasives, collecting seeds, installing tarps, or planting natives. Appropriate for ages 10 and older. Bring gloves and a water bottle. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel; if in doubt, text or call (415) 250-0941 two hours before the event to confirm the status. Questions: Contact Greg Reza at
greza@marincounty.org.
Planting at Hal Brown Park with Marin County Parks, Sunday, 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Be a part of a successful 13-year community-based effort to restore habitat at a site once dominated by weeds and nonnative grasses—activities including weeding, planting, and more. Appropriate for ages 10 and old-er. We’ll provide snacks and water. Bring gloves and a water bottle. No pets (except service dogs) are allowed. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel; if in doubt, text or call (415) 763-2977 two hours before the event to confirm the status. Registration is required. Questions: Contact Kirk Schroeder at kschroeder@marincounty.org.
Marin County Civic Center, Room 410B, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, 94903.
82 Camellia Circle, Larkspur, and via Zoom
Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration with Marin County Parks, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Join a drop-in workday to help restore native grasslands. We’ll learn about the plants and animals that inhabit this unique place and the importance of volunteers. Activities include removing invasives, collecting seeds, installing tarps, or planting natives. Appropriate for ages 10 and older. Bring gloves and a water bottle. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel; if in doubt, text or call (415) 250-0941 two hours before the event to confirm the status. Questions: Contact Greg Reza at
greza@marincounty.org.
Do you want to be a wildflower docent on Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve? Join the Marin Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and us in the first of a four-part series. This virtual training is mandatory for all new Wildflower Docents, but everyone is welcome to join. We’ll provide an introduction to the docent program and a review of helpful resources for wildflower identification on the preserve.
Wildflower Docents foster appreciation and stewardship of the preserve by helping visitors learn about Ring Mountain’s wildflowers and unique habitat. Learn more about the program on our docent webpage. If you want to become a docent or have any questions, contact
Questions: Contact Amanda Magallanes.
Amanda.Magallanes@MarinCounty.gov