Join One Tam for an exploratory stroll into the different habitats and rich diversity around Lake Lagunitas at the peak of Mt. Tam’s mushroom season. Our easy-going stroll will cover approximately 2 miles of easy to moderate difficulty terrain (with a long set of stairs at the beginning of the hike). Bring your layers, sturdy walking shoes and water.
A forecast of certain rain will cancel (we would reschedule for January 25), though we may journey on through chance of rain and spotty showers. If the weather is questionable, we will send updates to everyone registered.
Meeting location: Lake Lagunitas parking lot (Google Map)
For more information, visit the One Tam website or contact Monica Stafford at mstafford@onetam.org.
Join County Parks for its monthly drop-in volunteer workday as they 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. Volunteers as young as 5 years old can join if teamed with a parent or guardian.
Ring Mountain Preserve. Meet at the gate at the end of Taylor Rd in Tiburon.
Questions or To RSVP email Greg Reza at (415) 473-3778 or GReza@marincounty.org
Join Marin County Parks to help observe the flowing creek, salaman-ders, and early blooming flowers. Meet at the gate at the end of Cascade Drive, paying attention to street signs when parking. This walk is for 18-year-olds and up. If the creek is full, the walk will be along the narrow, slippery High Water Trail. Ques-tions: Contact Shannon Burke at (415) 893-9520.
Join Marin County Parks and MMWD for the annual Bald Hill Broom Bust. Meet at Deer Park and hike, bike, or carpool up to Sky Ranch. All skill levels are welcome; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Greg Reza at (415) 473-3778 with questions.
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. Please bring gloves if you have them. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at (415) 763-2977.
San Anselmo Historical Society Room, 110 Tunstead Avenue, San Anselmo
Please join a very special all-day symposium, exploring ways to integrate the needs of local agencies that wish to keep us safe with our need to be surrounded by biodiversity and habitat for pollinators and other creatures. Taking an integrated and diversified approach simplifies maintenance, produces healthier living spaces, and creates natural resilience to temperature swings. Hear a gathering of experts tell of methods to manage water, enrich the soil, and build firewise landscapes with thriving plants that encourage biodiversity. Executive Director of CNPS, Dan Gluesenkamp, is the keynote speaker.
Co-sponsored by Marin Conservation League and Bee Audacious.
$75 regular admission; $60 students; includes continental breakfast and box lunch, snacks and coffee, plus a wine reception from 4-5 pm.
For more information and to register, visit magc.org
If you live next to a stream, a typical problem experienced is creek bank erosion. Soil bioengineering includes many biotechnical techniques that combine plant materials and soil to accomplish bank stabilization, erosion control, and improve habitat and water quality. This approach has many benefits over “traditional” erosion control methods that include the following but are not limited to:
– It is cost effective: Many of these techniques can be done by homeowners. Willow stakes can be locally harvested. It is cheaper in relations to long-term maintenance when compared to the traditional structural, hard engineering techniques such as rip rap, retaining walls and/or concrete.
– Long-term stability: Planting riparian vegetation can offer long-term protection against erosion due to roots having similar to greater strength than concrete. Roots can absorb erosive energy from the stream without deflecting the problem to another section of the creek bank or channel. Rooting can also quickly control channel incision.
– Improve habitat for wildlife: Riparian vegetation provides food and shelter for wildlife. When trees are established, they provide canopy cover over the channel, which keeps the water temperatures cool, and allows stream life to thrive.
SPACE IS LIMITED and ADDRESS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON SUCCESSFUL REGISTRATION. PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/streambank-stabilization-workshop-tickets-94728616843
For questions, contact Arianna at: Arianna.Topbjerg@waterboards.ca.gov (510)-622-2406
Co-sponsored by Marin Resource Conservation District
MEETING CANCELLED!
San Anselmo Historical Society Room, 110 Tunstead Avenue, San Anselmo
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. Please bring gloves if you have them. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at (415) 763-2977.