Calendar

Oct
26
Thu
Farming in the Ross Valley and Beyond @ San Anselmo Public Library
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm

Come to this free illustrated presentation by historian and author Dewey Livingston. Dewey will take a look at the history of agriculture in Marin and focus on the Ross Valley area, including the small dairies, vegetable farms and vineyards from Fairfax to Greenbrae.
Presented by the San Anselmo Historical Society.

Oct
28
Sat
Russian Thistle Removal at Piper Park
Oct 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Friends to learn about a very special habitat and help make the marsh more resilient by removing invasive Russian thistle plants before they drop thousands of seeds that threaten to increase their invasiveness next year!

Meet at the bleachers near the Community Vegetable Garden in Piper Park, 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur.
Please bring gloves and water.

Contact: Betsy Clark (415) 272-0910

Nov
16
Thu
Board Meeting
Nov 16 @ 7:00 pm

Please contact us at info@friendsofcortemaderacreek.org for the agenda and meeting location.

Nov
28
Tue
Mt. Tam Botanical Art in Action @ Fairfax Public Library
Nov 28 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Visit the Fairfax Library for the beautiful Mt. Tam Florilegium art exhibition depicting the wonders of Mt. Tamalpais. Learn about the preservation and restoration of Mt. Tam’s natural resources as well as ways to become involved through ongoing volunteer and artistic opportunities.

The program features:
• Kristin Jakob, California Native Plant Society Fellow and NCalSBA Mt. Tam Florilegium artist and juror
• Mia Monroe, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Marin Community Liaison
• Susan Mark Raymond, NCalSBA representative and Mt. Tam Florilegium artist
• Suzanne Whelan, Marin Water Ecologist & Volunteer Coordinator

Dec
16
Sat
Habitat Restoration: Broom Removal
Dec 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Dec
29
Fri
Habitat Restoration: Broom Removal
Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Jan
18
Thu
Monthly Board Meeting @ 82 Camellia Circle, Larkspur; also via Zoom
Jan 18 @ 7:00 pm
Jan
27
Sat
Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration
Jan 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Jan
28
Sun
Planting at Hal Brown Park
Jan 28 @ 9:00 am – 2:15 pm

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.

Feb
12
Mon
Flood Control Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting
Feb 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Marin County Civic Center, Room 410B, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, 94903.