Meet with an MC Open Space guide at the gate at the end of Taylor Rd in Tiburon.
The late season bloom on this ridge includes one of the rarest and most unusual plants in the world, the Tiburon mariposa lily. We’ll look for this and other flowers as we take in spectacular views of the bay. After lunch, we’ll drive over to Old Saint Hilary’s Preserve to see the rare and lovely Tiburon jewelflower as well as a number of other late blooming beauties. Remember to bring binoculars, if you have them.
This walk is for ages 18 and up. We request that no pets (except service animals) attend. High fire danger cancels: Call (415) 893-9527 after 7am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled.
No registration is required.
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).
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke at (415) 893-9520.
Join us to pull weeds from areas planted in early 2012. Park in the small lot next to Lansdale Station Playground, walk along Forest Avenue, turn right onto Glen Road, right again on Creek Road, which leads you into the relatively flat part of the project. An-other part is on the steep slope across the creek closer to the culvert. Reaching it requires wading across the creek. Wear sturdy shoes or waterproof boots, bring heavy gloves, and drinking water. We’ll have some tools, but bring your favorite hand tools. Call Sandy at (415) 456-5052 for information.
Meet across from Marin General Hospital at Hal Brown Park at Creekside.
Join Marin County Parks and One Tam to enrich important habitat areas of Hal Brown Park and Creekside Marsh. Volunteer work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, and kneeling and hiking on steep and uneven terrain. All ages welcome; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at KSchroeder@marincounty.org or (415) 763-2977.
Seeds, Seeds and More Seeds!
“Before the Seed, there comes the Thought of Bloom; and we have much to Hope
from Flowers”. Seeds are one of nature’s Miracles; and so much of all other life
is tied to the phenology of plants and the reproduction of their species.
To start learning about plant families we’ll look at the floral formulas; traits which are also easily
identifiable in the fruits and seeds. In this free class we’ll look at selection of seeds from various
native genera, and talk about ethical harvesting, and how seeds travel. We’ll practice some
simple methods of cleaning these seeds, and learn how to properly label and store seeds.
You’ll also learn to ‘think like nature’ while timing your harvest, and
considering a variety of pre-germination techniques.
Instructors
Sarah Phillips
Charlotte Torgovitsky
Habitat Gardening
Insects in the Garden
IPM Methodologies
RSVP: Sarah Phillips • Sarah@marinrcd.org • (415) 663-1170 ext 302
Meet across from Marin General Hospital in Hal Brown Park at Creekside.
Join Marin County Parks and One Tam to enrich important habitat areas of Hal Brown Park and Creekside Marsh. Volunteer work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, and kneeling and hiking on steep and uneven terrain. All ages welcome; under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Questions or to RSVP: Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at KSchroeder@marincounty.org or (415) 763-2977.
Free field trip to Charlotte’s Garden *Location given after RSVP
In this class we’ll visit a small, but very productive nursery, where you can see some simple
propagation systems all set up. We’ll also look at a variety of nursery containers, different soil
mediums, and options for irrigation systems. You’ll learn how to customize your soil mixes to
accommodate a variety of propagation options. We’ll also discuss best management practices
in a nursery to produce vigorous healthy plants and to avoid problems with plant pathogens.
Once you start to propagate your own plants you’ll begin to see the potential of ‘Mother Plants’
throughout your garden. We’ll look at a number of different plants to learn to determine which
propagation method is best for each species, and how to time your efforts for best results.
Instructor
Charlotte Torgovitsky
Plant Families
Seed Anatomy
Seed Collecting
Seed Travelers
RSVP: Sarah Phillips • Sarah@marinrcd.org • (415) 663-1170 ext 302
Meet across from Marin General Hospital in Hal Brown Park at Creekside.
Join Marin County Parks and One Tam to enrich important habitat areas of Hal Brown Park and Creekside Marsh. Volunteer work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, and kneeling and hiking on steep and uneven terrain. All ages welcome; under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Questions or to RSVP: Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at KSchroeder@marincounty.org or (415) 763-2977
Work day with Marin Count Parks at the Ring Mountain Preserve. Meet at the gate at the end of Taylor Rd in Tiburon.
Join us to help preserve, restore, and experience the native grasslands that make Ring Mountain special. This is our 18th Annual “Spring Fling” event in partnership with neighboring Marin Montessori and Marin Country Day Schools. Cove School is our newest neighborhood partner. Come prepared to have fun and make a positive impact on the environment! 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 . Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Greg Reza at (415) 473-3778.
The Marin County Open Space District is hosting a community workshop to solicit public input on the formal road and trail designation of Region 5. This region includes five open space preserves: Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow, San Pedro Mountain, Santa Margarita Island, Santa Venetia Marsh, and Bald Hill.
Learn more about 2018–2019 proposed road and trail projects at
www.marincountyparks.org/depts/pk/our-work/os-main-projects/rtmp-projects