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Marin County, California
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Alliance for Felix Cove was gifted with a rainbow at a tule canoe launch ceremony yesterday at McNears Beach. Tule for the canoe was sustainably harvested from the fishing pond at McInnis Park.
October 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Alliance for Felix Cove was gifted with a rainbow at a tule canoe launch ceremony yesterday at McNears Beach. Tule for the canoe was sustainably harvested from the fishing pond at McInnis Park.
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Today is #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay! #OnThisDay in 1972, Congress enacted the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. Today, our system of public waters spans over 629,000 square miles of our ocean and Great Lakes. Join the celebration at NationalMarineSanctuaryDay.org!
October 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today is #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay! #OnThisDay in 1972, Congress enacted the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. Today, our system of public waters spans over 629,000 square miles of our ocean and Great Lakes. Join the celebration at NationalMarineSanctuaryDay.org!
Trailside First Aid, Sunday, 10/19, 11 am–1 pm, Deer Island, Novato. Practice basic first aid. Learn how to pack smart, and get techniques for staying calm when the unexpected happens. We will be using realistic "moulage" makeup. Pick up spooky makeup tricks in time for Halloween!
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October 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Trailside First Aid, Sunday, 10/19, 11 am–1 pm, Deer Island, Novato. Practice basic first aid. Learn how to pack smart, and get techniques for staying calm when the unexpected happens. We will be using realistic "moulage" makeup. Pick up spooky makeup tricks in time for Halloween!
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Restrooms at Hal Brown Park in Greenbrae are closed Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3. A water meter is being repaired. Thank you for your patience.
October 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Restrooms at Hal Brown Park in Greenbrae are closed Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3. A water meter is being repaired. Thank you for your patience.
At its September 16 meeting, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider Measure A funding for a potential waterfront park and multiuse path connection in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael. shorturl.at/sC78p
September 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
At its September 16 meeting, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider Measure A funding for a potential waterfront park and multiuse path connection in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael. shorturl.at/sC78p
Apply to become a Seasonal Landscape Services worker alongside an outstanding team of Parks professionals. shorturl.at/uvC8P
September 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Apply to become a Seasonal Landscape Services worker alongside an outstanding team of Parks professionals. shorturl.at/uvC8P
Wetland restoration work begins at Chicken Ranch Beach in Tomales. Marin County Parks and the Tomales Bay Foundation are coordinating on the project, which is funded by the California State Coastal Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Parks Measure A.
August 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Wetland restoration work begins at Chicken Ranch Beach in Tomales. Marin County Parks and the Tomales Bay Foundation are coordinating on the project, which is funded by the California State Coastal Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Parks Measure A.
Staging and construction to replace two bridges on Wagon Wheel Trail in Cascade Canyon will begin the week of August 18. The new bridges will improve safety and the visitor experience—detour via Camp Tamarancho using the Blue Ridge Fire Road. Please respect closure signs for your safety.
August 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Staging and construction to replace two bridges on Wagon Wheel Trail in Cascade Canyon will begin the week of August 18. The new bridges will improve safety and the visitor experience—detour via Camp Tamarancho using the Blue Ridge Fire Road. Please respect closure signs for your safety.
As early as Thursday, Aug. 14, the Marin County Fire Department, in coordination with Marin Water, may implement a prescribed burn operation on the Mt. Tam Watershed along the northern side of Bon Tempe Lake. It may cover up to 64 acres. Dates subject to change based on weather and other conditions.
August 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
As early as Thursday, Aug. 14, the Marin County Fire Department, in coordination with Marin Water, may implement a prescribed burn operation on the Mt. Tam Watershed along the northern side of Bon Tempe Lake. It may cover up to 64 acres. Dates subject to change based on weather and other conditions.
Temporary closures for improvements are taking place along Toyon Fire Road in Cascade Canyon, August - December 2025. Work will be underway from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For your safety, please respect closure signs in work areas.
July 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Temporary closures for improvements are taking place along Toyon Fire Road in Cascade Canyon, August - December 2025. Work will be underway from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For your safety, please respect closure signs in work areas.
I put my phone away and go for hikes every weekend." - Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I put my phone away and go for hikes every weekend." - Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
#FreeYourMind #MarinCounty
#FreeYourMind #MarinCounty
Perfect weather for the Blackstone Canyon Family Walk, Wednesday, June 25, 10am – 12pm. This secluded valley below the rugged east end of Big Rock Ridge in San Rafael is a great place to discover all kinds of animals that are attracted to the creek. Sign up: shorturl.at/EDTBI
June 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Perfect weather for the Blackstone Canyon Family Walk, Wednesday, June 25, 10am – 12pm. This secluded valley below the rugged east end of Big Rock Ridge in San Rafael is a great place to discover all kinds of animals that are attracted to the creek. Sign up: shorturl.at/EDTBI
Get some air. All the features at Stafford Lake Bike Park in Novato are now open for riding.
June 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Get some air. All the features at Stafford Lake Bike Park in Novato are now open for riding.
Get out and enjoy your parks and preserves on Juneteenth.
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What is Juneteenth and Why Does it Matter: A Short History | Journey to American Democracy
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June 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Get out and enjoy your parks and preserves on Juneteenth.
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UPDATE: Bolinas Wye concrete pour takes place Thursday, June 5. Construction is ahead of schedule! Expect temporary delays in the Highway 1 cutoff to Bolinas on that day.
May 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM
UPDATE: Bolinas Wye concrete pour takes place Thursday, June 5. Construction is ahead of schedule! Expect temporary delays in the Highway 1 cutoff to Bolinas on that day.
During the week of June 9, we will be pouring concrete for the new elevated roadway on the Bolinas Wye Wetlands Resiliency project. Expect temporary delays along Highway 1 near the turnoff into Bolinas, to allow cement trucks to back into the construction site.
May 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
During the week of June 9, we will be pouring concrete for the new elevated roadway on the Bolinas Wye Wetlands Resiliency project. Expect temporary delays along Highway 1 near the turnoff into Bolinas, to allow cement trucks to back into the construction site.
McNears Beach pool opens for the summer season on Saturday, May 24. Pool hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
May 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
McNears Beach pool opens for the summer season on Saturday, May 24. Pool hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marin County Parks has received a Merit Award from California Trails and Greenways. This state organization brings trail management professionals together to share knowledge about trail design, construction, maintenance, interpretation, volunteerism, and recreation.
April 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Marin County Parks has received a Merit Award from California Trails and Greenways. This state organization brings trail management professionals together to share knowledge about trail design, construction, maintenance, interpretation, volunteerism, and recreation.
Retired Marin County Parks Superintendent Brian Sanford has stories to tell, and he recently shared a few of them with a reporter from SF Gate.
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How Marin County hiking trails became car cemeteries
Deserted car frames connect all types of parks and open spaces throughout the Bay Area. Each one has its backstory, but there's at least one recurring theme.
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April 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Retired Marin County Parks Superintendent Brian Sanford has stories to tell, and he recently shared a few of them with a reporter from SF Gate.
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
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Applications are now open for Breathe/Respira community grants. This 11-year-old program strengthens the connection between Marin communities and their public lands. Funded by Parks Measure A. Learn more:
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March 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Applications are now open for Breathe/Respira community grants. This 11-year-old program strengthens the connection between Marin communities and their public lands. Funded by Parks Measure A. Learn more:
tinyurl.com/bdd5mkz2
#marincounty
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#marincounty
Naturalist Notes: Spring will be putting on quite a show this year.
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March 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Naturalist Notes: Spring will be putting on quite a show this year.
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Congratulations, Marin Monarch Working Group, winner of the annual IPM Achievement Award. This organization provides education about the harmful impact of pesticides on monarchs, helping to reduce pesticide use in Marin.
Board of Supervisors: shorturl.at/KfMi1
www.marinmonarch.com
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Board of Supervisors: shorturl.at/KfMi1
www.marinmonarch.com
#MarinCounty
Marin Monarch Working Group
www.marinmonarch.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Congratulations, Marin Monarch Working Group, winner of the annual IPM Achievement Award. This organization provides education about the harmful impact of pesticides on monarchs, helping to reduce pesticide use in Marin.
Board of Supervisors: shorturl.at/KfMi1
www.marinmonarch.com
#MarinCounty
Board of Supervisors: shorturl.at/KfMi1
www.marinmonarch.com
#MarinCounty
Youth leadership programs for middle and high school students are now taking applications.
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VIA Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and Presidio of San Francisco
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VIA Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and Presidio of San Francisco
Youth Leadership Programs for Middle and High School Students
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, hosts a number of youth leadership programs.
www.parksconservancy.org
February 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Youth leadership programs for middle and high school students are now taking applications.
www.parksconservancy.org/programs/you...
VIA Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and Presidio of San Francisco
www.parksconservancy.org/programs/you...
VIA Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and Presidio of San Francisco
So grateful to have these mountain lion experts at the Oakland Zoo.
On Sunday, @CDFW brought 3 orphaned mountain lion cubs to our vet hospital. The trio, estimated to be about 3 months old, were found in Portola Valley. CDFW believes the mother of the cubs is the same female that was killed by a car in the same area.
More:
www.oaklandzoo.org/news/three-new-cubs
More:
www.oaklandzoo.org/news/three-new-cubs
Oakland Zoo Helps Rescue Orphan Mountain Lion Cubs with Help From CDFW and Midpeninsula Open Space District | Oakland Zoo
This past Sunday, January 26th, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) brought three orphaned mountain lion cubs to Oakland Zoo for rehabilitation and care.
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January 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
So grateful to have these mountain lion experts at the Oakland Zoo.