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.
Celebrate the rains for many reasons! Armed with weed wrenches we will traverse the now-soft ground to remove our nemesis: the French broom. Join MMWD to beat back the spread of this invasive plant along the Taylor Trail.
Meet at the Sky Oaks Ranger Station located at 49 Sky Oaks Road in Fairfax.
To pre-register or for more information about the above volunteer events, call 415-945-1128 or e-mail volunteerprogram@marinwater.org or visit our Volunteer page on our website.
For maps to volunteer events and hikes, go to http://www.marinwater.org/Volunteer-Map.
Events are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions and fire warnings. Please call 415-945-1128 the morning of the event (after 7:30 a.m.) for cancellation information.
Please wear close-toed shoes and long pants, dress for variable weather and bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide snacks, water, tools, parking passes, and inspiration!
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. In the event of heavy rain and/or high winds call (415) 763-2977 to find out about event status. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at (415) 763-2977.
Join Marin County Parks for a walk in Cascade Canyon. There’s no better time than this to enjoy the beauty of this pre-serve, the creeks are flowing, and the waterfall should be spectacular. We’ll enjoy wildflowers and mushrooms, and if the sun is shining, we might even find some of the first butterflies of the season. Bring binoculars if you have them. This walk is for ages 15 and up. We request that no pets (except service animals) attend. Rain may cancel. If weather is questionable, call (415) 893-9527 after 8 a.m. on the morning of the event to hear a recorded cancellation message. Meet at the end of Cascade Drive in Fairfax. Parking is limited. Questions: Contact David Herlocker at (415) 893-9508.
The Flood Control District and USACE have announced the public scoping period for environmental review of proposals for completing Unit 4, in the vicinity of Ross Post Office.
Written comments will be accepted until 4:00 pm on February 16, 2016.