Volunteer Opportunities in the MMWD Watershed
Trail Crew
Satuday, August 7, 2010, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Help MMWD improve and re-route sections of Azalea Meadow Trail. Explicit trail connections and signage help people identify official trails and minimize the likelihood of getting lost. A district vehicle will shuttle volunteers to the work site. Meet at the Lagunitas Picnic Area parking lot at 9 a.m., located at the end of Sky Oaks Road, off Bolinas Road in Fairfax.
Habitat Restoration
Saturday, August 21, 2010, 9 a.m. to Noon
Help remove French broom that is encroaching upon grass meadows and Oak woodland habitat along Canyon Trail. Removing invasive species is a crucial step towards preserving native ecosystems. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Marin Stables at the end of Wood Lane in Fairfax.
To pre-register or for more information, call 415-945-1128 or e-mail
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Environmental Forum of Marin’s thirty-eighth Sustainable Earth Forum class
Eighteen sessions beginning August 31, 2010.
The program has four components:
- field study, to establish an intimate understanding of the physical world
- classroom study, to understand the complexity of environmental and sustainability issues through interactive sessions with experts
- advocacy training, to gain the skills for effective communication and positioning necessary to successfully promote solutions
- projects/internships, to practice making change happen
Rooted in the natural world and the local community, the Forum inspires awe of nature, imparts deep understanding of today's environmental challenges, and teaches the skills necessary to influence positive change. For 38 years the Forum has generated environmental leaders who have founded organizations, influenced public policy and created positive change in their homes, communities and businesses.
Sustainable Earth Forum is offered once a year. Visit the website to register or contact
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Bay Friendly Landscape Conference, September 17, 8 am - 5 pm, St. Mary's Event Center
This year, the annual Bay Friendly Landscape Conference is focused on water, "Transforming Urban Landscapes to Protect our Water Resources". Conference attendees will have an opportunity to interact with keynote speaker and water reuse guru Brad Lancaster, author of Rainharvesting for Drylands and Beyond. The rest of the event is filled with excellent panels and workshops that will help you implement specific best practices related to landscape and water use. Those registering before September 1st qualify for a chance to win a free controller.
Conference Details here.
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