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Volunteer Opportunities in Marin County
Ongoing Programs
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The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program
is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.
We need your help! Come out and lend a hand while enjoying the scenic landscapes of the
Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring
historic features, improving trails, or caring for native plants in one of our nurseries,
you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the
protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community.
Volunteer opportunities are available throughout Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo County.
Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome.
For more information, contact us at: (415) 561-3077 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org.
Marin County Programs:
- Beaches
Muir Beach Cleanup and Srewardship Every 2nd Saturday, 10 am-Noon
- Habitats
Habitat Restoration Team Sundays, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Invasive Plant Patrol Wednesdays, 10 am-2 pm
Park Stewardship: Muir Beach & Dias Ridge Every 4th Saturday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Park Stewardship: Oakwood Valley & Wolfback Ridge Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm
- Landscapes & Historic Sites
Fort Baker Stewardship Every 1st Monday, 10 am-Noon
- Plant Nurseries
Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery Wednesdays, 1-4 pm & Saturdays, 9 am-Noon
Redwood Creek Nursery & Stewardship Wednesdays, 10 am-1 pm
Tennessee Valley Nursery & stewardship Tuesdays, 10 am-Noon & 1-4 pm
- Trails
Golden Gate Trail Crew Every 3rd Saturday, 9 am-Noon
Teens on Trails School Holidays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
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Pt. Reyes National Seashore
At Point Reyes Seashore, we have a very great need for volunteers.
There are thousands of known species here, 131 of which rare, endangered, or threatened.
Nearly 20% of the State's flowering plant species are represented on the peninsula and
over 45% of the bird species in North America have been sighted here. That's a lot of plant
and wildlife to protect, and plenty of habitat to restore. That is why we need you to come
and lend a hand. This great and beautiful planet we call our home belongs to all of us and
therefore everyone must do his or her part to maintain its vibrance, diversity and health.
The greatest opportunity we will ever have to save our planet's ecosystems is right here,
right now. Come to Point Reyes and fulfill your sense of stewardship and express your love
for the environment. A volunteer will find few places more beautiful, captivating or rich
in diversity than Point Reyes National Seashore.
- Save The Bay
seeks volunteers to restore wetlands
Each year Save The Bay’s Community-based Restoration Projects recruits over 5,000 volunteers to help plant natives,
remove non-native invasive species, collect seeds, propagate plants and help monitor 10 restoration sites throughout the Bay.
In Marin Save The Bay has partnered with the Marin County Department of Parks and Open Space to restore the tidal wetlands at
Bothin Marsh in Mill Valley. Be prepared to get dirty, have fun and learn something about your Bay!
All tools, education and instruction provided.
Save The Bay also offers private programs for community groups, employee teams and schools;
to schedule an event please contact contact Natalie LaVan at 510.452.9261 x109, or
by email..
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Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary - Volunteer Opportunities
The Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems by inspiring
and educating our community, with a focus on youth, and by emphasizing conservation initiatives related to our
Sanctuary on Richardson Bay.
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Marin County Open Space District - Volunteer Opportunites
Join Rangers and a dedicated team of Volunteers on our
Monthly Volunteer Days- usually the second weekend of
the month. We do trail work, exotic plant removal, tree
planting, cleanup, and other hands-on restoration projects.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the District
and to receive our great newsletter.
Wear work clothes and shoes appropriate for the weather,
and bring lunch. The District will provide drinks, snacks,
training, and tools. Other independent and group volunteer
opportunities exist. Call Ranger Rich Gibson at the
District's Volunteer Line for current project information
and to get our mailings, (415) 499-3778.
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Marin Municipal Water District
Volunteers play an important role in maintaining the scenic beauty and biological richness
of the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed. From building bridges to restoring habitat, MMWD has a
variety of volunteer activities. We will be hosting a special volunteer event in
April 2008 for Earth Day. In the meantime, our regular volunteer days are held monthly:
- The Mt. Tamalpais Trail Crew meets the first Saturday of every month, 9:00 am-2:00 pm to maintain hiking and biking trails and is suitable for ages 16 and up.
- The Roving Weed Warriors meets the third Thursday of every month, 9:00 am-noon (by reservation) to work in some of the more remote sites like Potrero Meadow, Inspiration Point, and Laurel Dell. Shuttle service to and from the nearest parking area is provided.
- The Mt. Tamalpais Watershed Stewards meet the third Saturday of each month, 9:00 am-noon, to restore habitat along Mt. Tamalpais' lakeshores. Drop-ins and families are welcome.
To register for any of these events and for more information, please call our
volunteer hotlines at
(415) 945-1128 or (415) 945-1180 or email MMWD
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Thank you for your interest in preserving California's ecological heritage.
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PRBO Conservation Science Seeks Volunteers!
PRBO Conservation Science is dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife, and ecosystems through innovative scientific research and outreach. Founded in 1965 as Point Reyes Bird Observatory, our 120 staff and seasonal biologists study birds to protect and enhance biodiversity in marine, terrestrial and wetland systems in western North America.
Can you identify plants? Would you like to learn how? Help PRBO staff to conduct vegetation studies
throughout the North Bay and West Marin. Volunteers will assist in the identification of plants in salt
marsh, coastal scrub, and other habitats in order to identify habitat characteristics important for birds
and other wildlife. This is a great opportunity to have fun while experiencing conservation in action!
Training provided.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer,
please contact Melissa Pitkin at 707-781-2555 x 307 or
by email.
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Coastwalk
Would you like to be a Coastal Steward?
Day Hike Leaders & Volunteer Coordinators Needed
The non-profit environmental organization Coastwalk is seeking volunteers to help lead day hikes or set up trail stewardship projects on the California Coastal Trail.
If you are an experienced hiker and want to share your favorite hikes along the Coastal Trail or if you have trail maintenance experience and would like to work with local land managers & Coastwalk to set up trail projects then call us today.
Help us preserve California’s coastline and complete the California Coastal Trail.
email or
the Coastwalk office -1-800-550-6854
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