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San Rafael Parks and Paths Service Days - Sun Valley Park, June 22
Angels on the Water: Summer Solstice Angel Island Ferry Cruise, June 20
Volunteer with SPAWN this Summer
BayWood Artists On the Bay: A Salute to America's Cup, October
Marin Master Gardeners Events
MMWD Volunteer Opportunities - Habitat Restoration, June 15 and 29
Marin County Parks Volunteer Opportunities - Creekside Restoration, June 15
Marin Audubon Society Volunteer Opportunities

San Rafael Parks and Paths Service Day

Who needs the beach to play in the sand? Join Join San Rafael Volunteers for a morning of work replenishing the sand in the play area of the lovely neighborhood Sun Valley Park. You'll also remove weeds from landscaped areas. If you like, bring a picnic to enjoy after the morning's work! This park has picnic tables, a dog-friendly lawn, basketball court, and playground.

Volunteers can sign up on www.sanrafaelvolunteers.org, or just show up. Volunteer Service Agreements will be at each site and youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All youth must have a Volunteer Service Agreement form signed by a parent in order to volunteer. Sign up online to get the form.

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Angels on the Water

Summer Solstice Celebration - A Benefit for Angel Island Conservancy

Thursday, June 20th
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm board time at the Tiburon Dock

Join Angel Island Conservancy for a Sunset Cruise aboard the Angel Island – Tiburon Ferry.

Tickets are available at www.angelisland.org/getontheboat/ and range from $25 to $100 for added benefits!

Get on the boat. Come party with AIC and celebrate the wonders of Angel Island with the community. Take in spectacular views, a glorious sunset, fabulous wines, delicious bites, fantastic raffle, and live jazz by the Jeff Derby Trio.

All proceeds benefit Angel Island Conservancy!

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Summer volunteer work with SPAWN

Learn about the work SPAWN is doing and help restore and conserve Lagunitas watershed- home of the endangered Coho salmon-with SPAWN's restoration team while enjoying the beautiful outdoors, good company and a great learning experience. Events are arranged to include family friendly activities that everyone can enjoy!

Seed Collection Hikes
July 27, August 17

Seed Collection Hikes are a great way to learn about California native plants and the important role they play in our restoration events. All seed that is collected is then propagated in our native plant nursery by our amazing volunteer team. Once these seeds develop into seedlings and plants we utilize them within the Lagunitas Creek watershed to restore vital habitat. Meeting places vary but the events meet at 10 am and generally run to around 2pm.

Work Parties
July 20, golf course; August 3, golf course; August 8, golf course

Work Parties are a fun way to get involved in the labor needed to restore habitat vital to species like the endangered Coho salmon. These activities are at variable sites within the Lagunitas Creek watershed that can require some small adaptations so we encourage participants interested to RSVP and ask as many questions as you need. Meeting places vary but the events meet at 10 am and generally run to around 2pm.

Volunteer Appreciation Party
June 22

Please RSVP to a particular date OR a particular project by contacting SPAWN Watershed Technician, Melinda Barnes, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 415-663-8590 x114.

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Marin Master Gardeners Events

The Marin Master Gardeners offer public seminars year round at various locations in the county.  Learn more about all aspects of gardening and growing: from site preparation through harvesting - even managing the bounty from your garden. Most programs are free or minimal cost.

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BayWood Artists On the Bay, A Salute to America’s Cup

Public reception October 4, 2013, 6 pm to 8 pm
Exhibit runs through October 26
Bay Model Exhibition Gallery, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA. 
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.

BayWood Artists, a group of distinguished San Francisco Bay Area plein air painters, is dedicated to preserving the environment for future generations to enjoy. They produce an annual exhibition and sale of paintings at the Bay Model to raise both funds and awareness of Bay Area environmental causes. Each year they donate fifty percent of proceeds from painting sales to an organization that protects the land and environment.

This year, they are partnering with the Bay Model to salute and celebrate the America’s Cup. They will produce a major exhibit of paintings that depict the beauty, diversity and charm of the San Francisco Bay Area, with special emphasis on boating and the excitement of the Americas Cup competition. The funds raised from sales at this exhibition will benefit Friends of the Bay Model for the Education Program, which provides comprehensive learning resources for children and adults.

BayWood Artists include: Chris Adessa, Krystal Allen, Christin Coy, Ben Farnham, Jon Francis, Sherrill Miller, Victoria Mimiaga, Zenaida Mott, Lissa Nicolaus and Tom Soltesz. Guest Artist for this show is Robbie Collins.

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Volunteer Opportunities in the MMWD Watershed

Watershed Stewards Project habitat enhancement
San Geronimo Creek in West Marin
Saturday, June 29
9am to 2pm

To encourage habitat recovery and reduce stream bank erosion for endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead trout, volunteers will remove non-native and invasive plant species and replant with native California plant species.

All ages are welcome, so bring the whole family.

Tools, water, snacks and lunch will be provided. Wear sturdy boots and don't forget to bring some sun protection and a reusable water bottle!

Upcoming opportunities – Trail Crew Days: July 13, August 3

For MMWD volunteer programs, please wear close-toed shoes and long pants, dress for variable weather and bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide breakfast snacks, water, tools, parking passes and inspiration! Trail events are generally suitable for ages 13 and up, and habitat restoration events for ages 8 and up. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and all volunteers under age 18 must bring a permission form signed by a parent or guardian. To pre-register for any MMWD activities or for more information, call 415-945-1128 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Marin County Parks Volunteer Opportunities

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Marin Audubon Society Volunteer Days

Habitat Restoration Days at Triangle Marsh
First Saturday of each month
10 am – 1 pm

Individuals, families, or groups may contribute to the success of the restoration by:

• Stopping the spread of invasive plants. These invasives compete with the existing native plants that provide the native wildlife with food and shelter. MAS volunteers help remove the non-native vegetation so the native plants can flourish and benefit the wildlife.
• Preventing future invasion of non-native plants. Removing the invasive non-native plants provides an area where MAS volunteers can plant more natives in the future. These native plants will be able to start growing free of non-native competitors.

Some native plants are well established, but non-native invasive plant species require regular efforts to restrict and eventually eliminate them from the property.

Location: Paradise Drive across from the main Ring Mountain trailhead

Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided.

Directions:  From the Paradise Drive exit on Highway 101 go 1.5 miles south of The Village Shopping Center on Paradise Drive.  It is between Golden Hind Passage and the Marin Montessori School.

Habitat Restoration Days at Bahia
Second Saturday of each month
10 am – 1 pm

Individuals, families, or groups may contribute to the success of the restoration by:

• Stopping the spread of invasive plants. These invasives compete with the existing native plants that provide the native wildlife with food and shelter. MAS volunteers help remove the non-native vegetation so the native plants can flourish and benefit the wildlife.
• Preventing future invasion of non-native plants. Removing the invasive non-native plants provides an area where MAS volunteers can plant more natives in the future. These native plants will be able to start growing free of non-native competitors.

Some native plants are well established, but non-native invasive plant species require regular efforts to restrict and eventually eliminate them from the property.

Location: Topaz Drive near the clubhouse and Bolero Court

Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided.

Directions:  From  Highway 101 take Atherton Avenue. After about 1 mile, turn left to Bugeia Lane. Bugeia Lane becomes Bahia Drive. Turn right on Topaz Drive near the end of Bahia. Drive to the end of Topaz where we will meet.

For more information, please visit the Marin Audubon Society website: www.marinaudubon.org.

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