Dear Friend of Marin Conservation League,
It's official: Today has been proclaimed Marin Biodiversity Day by the County of Marin Board of Supervisors.
Preserving and enhancing biodiversity of native species and habitats is one of our primary, overarching objectives at MCL.
The best way to celebrate this local holiday is to take action on an environmental issue that's important to you - join an upcoming issue committee meeting, attend a community event, or get involved with MCL.
Thank you for preserving, protecting, and enhancing the natural assets of Marin with us!
The MCL Team
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UPCOMING MCL MEETINGS & EVENTS |
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Meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend and be part of MCL's important advocacy work! Your participation brings fresh energy and viewpoints. |
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JOINT MEETING: Parks & Open Space Committee
AND Fire and Environment Working Group
Healthy, Resilient Forests
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Photo: Muir Woods, Katie Rogers |
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Date change! The Parks and Open Space meeting is now on Monday, Nov. 8th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and will be a joint meeting with the Fire and Environment working group. In addition to our discussion on healthy forests, Mia Monroe will share on the Air Tour Management Plan for Golden Gate National Recreation Area/Point Reyes and Jon Campo will discuss the five-mile trail at Stafford Lake in Marin County Parks and Open Space.
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Expert Speaker:
Danny Franco
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Danny Franco, Project Manager, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, will provide a Healthy Forest Project update on grants, strategy, and scheduled projects. Danny manages complex park projects - including facilities, structures, site improvements, trails, ecological and cultural landscape restoration, and vegetation management.
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Expert Speaker:
Shaun Horne
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Shaun Horne, Watershed Resources Manager, Marin Municipal Water District, will address Marin Water’s Forest Restoration Project Implementation. Shaun manages watershed stewardship, wildfire fuels reduction, forest restoration, and long-range planning initiatives for land use, conservation, recreation, and environmental management.
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Expert Speaker:
Serena Hubert
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Serena Hubert, Wildlife Biologist, Marin County Parks and Open Space District, will speak on bird nest monitoring successes for protection and identifying trends. Serena has previously served as a Washington State Wetland Biologist and County of Marin Open Space Ranger and Restoration Technician.
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Monday, November 8th, 2021
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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MCL "After Hours" Event
Demystifying New Housing Legislation in Marin
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Image: "Word cloud" depicting the frequency of words by relative size in recent housing legislation, MCL
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MCL is hosting a virtual “After Hours” event to demystify California's complicated new housing legislation. Hear from Barbara Kautz, a Marin resident of over four decades and an expert in affordable housing and land use laws.
Each year, 15-20 new laws are signed by the Governor to address California's housing crisis. All towns, cities, and counties in California are required to comply with these new laws, some of which override or dramatically impact local ordinances and regulations.
Join us to learn how this affects housing in Marin County!
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
7:00 - 8:30 pm
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Additional Issue Committee Meetings
Save the Dates
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Wednesday, November 3rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register
MCL Climate Action Working Group Meeting
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TONIGHT: "The Nature of Oaks" Event
with Author Doug Tallamy
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MCL is thrilled to sponsor The Marin Biodiversity Corridor Initiative (MBCI)'s event featuring Doug Tallamy, author of the new book “The Nature of Oaks,” tonight, October 27, 7:00 pm at Dominican University.
Tallamy will reveal the cycles of oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasons of life, death, and renewal. "Nature of Oaks" will inspire you to treasure, nurture, and protect these trees. A copy of the book is included in the ticket price.
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Tiburon Peninsula Trail Planning
Community Workshop
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Photo: Ring Mountain, Marin County Parks |
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On Wednesday, November 17, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, the Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD) will host a virtual community workshop about the trail network on Ring Mountain and Old Saint Hilary’s preserves. Join MCOSD to learn about the planning process and to participate in a question-and-answer session. Ring Mountain and Old Saint Hilary’s are part of our “Region 6” planning area. For more information, contact Jon Campo at JCampo@marincounty.org.
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MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED |
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Become a Member
Protect Marin's Rich Biodiversity
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MCL is Marin County’s environmental guardian: a fierce advocate, informed educator, and collaborative partner. Your membership gives you a voice in advocating for urgent issues such as:
- Mitigating and adapting to climate change
- Protecting wildlife
- Stewarding Marin's parks and open spaces
- Reducing wildfire and flood risks while protecting native habitat
- Improving watershed and baylands health...and more!
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Leave Your Mark on Marin
Legacy of the Land Endowment
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Photo: China Camp State Park |
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With a gift or donation to MCL's Legacy of the Land Endowment, you will ensure Marin's biodiversity and natural wonders are protected for generations to come.
MCL's Treasurer, Richard Jensen, will walk you through the process one-on-one. Please contact the MCL office (415-485-6257) to schedule a call, or see the "Ways to Give" brochure:
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Marin Conservation League
175 N. Redwood Drive, Suite 135
San Rafael, CA 94903
415-485-6257
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The Marin Conservation League was founded in 1934 to preserve, protect and enhance the natural assets of Marin County. Marin Conservation League is a membership-driven 501C3 non-profit organization. Membership dues and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. |
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