Apply now to become an Open Space Seasonal Assistant. Applications due January 2. shorturl.at/8UQ52

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.

#NationalMarineSanctuaryDay www.facebook.com/reel/8421795...

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! shorturl.at/wbg9I

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

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.

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.

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. #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

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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Ua...

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.

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.

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...

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

Naturalist Notes: Spring will be putting on quite a show this year. parks.marincounty.gov/discoverlear... #MarinCounty

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

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

So grateful to have these mountain lion experts at the Oakland Zoo.

Fungi are loving the rain – mushroom bioblitz! #MarinCounty

Transform utility boxes into vibrant public art. City of Novato and Leadership Novato invite artists to apply and celebrate Novato's natural beauty, culture, and spirit. Deadline January 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Learn more: shorturl.at/tk8bU

It's going to be sunny on beautiful Ring Mountain! Join us for a stewardship day and help the mountain get ready for spring bloom. Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Ages 5 and up; kids w/an adult. shorturl.at/OpaCP

Creekside Marsh in Hal Brown Park is getting an upgrade! Construction of the elevated boardwalk and bridge is underway. • Visitor safety • Flood resilience • Wetland habitat #ParksMeasureA #MarinCounty

Are you heading out to enjoy federal, state, county, or municipal lands? Know before you go. Check out the interactive map of all public lands in Marin County. arcg.is/HD8Ga

Hello, 2025 - we are rolling with it! Fun times at Rollin' in the New Year, McInnis Skate Park.

Winter can be a magical time to explore Marin's forests. Check out these self-guided forest hikes on Mt. Tam. shorturl.at/I1mG5 VIA our fellow One Tam partner: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Marin Water will be pile burning starting Monday, January 6, in an area near the Bon Tempe Treatment Plant. This activity will continue for several days this week if conditions are right. Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas. www.marinwater.org/WatershedRes...

Learn to Pier Fish, Saturday, January 4, 11am – 1:30pm, Paradise Beach Park, Tiburon. Join rangers to learn the basics of how to fish off a pier on the San Francisco Bay. All ages. Sign up: shorturl.at/Tahu7

Native Americans used the branches and leaves of the bayberry tree as medicine. Colonial settlers boiled its waxy berries to make candles. So began the New Year's Eve tradition of burning a fragrant bayberry candle, to summon luck and prosperity for the coming year. Happy New Year! #MarinCounty

Whether you roam or stay close to home, whatever you celebrate, peace and joy to you and yours, and all creatures great and small. Happy Holidays! #MarinCounty

After a nationwide search, Interim Director Chris Chamberlain has been chosen to lead Marin County Parks. As the new Director of parks and open space, he brings 27 years of progressive experience in Bay Area public lands management. www.marincounty.gov/news-release... #MarinCounty

A strong storm offshore will cause hazardous conditions along the coast this weekend. 🧵 VIA NWSBayArea

Bring your friends, bring your tricks. Welcome 2025 with a hot cocoa skate under the lights at McInnis. Rollin’ Into the New Year, Friday, January 10, 5 – 7pm. All ages. Sign up: shorturl.at/2kuCt

Become a Duxbury Docent. Educate visitors about Duxbury Reef, and help protect its rare and wonderful marine life. Free training begins on January 24. www.eacmarin.org/become-a-dux...

The Boardwalk Trail at Roy's Redwoods is closed for visitor safety due to high winds and storm conditions. Probably wise to avoid standing under any big trees right now. Stay safe, everyone.

Now hiring 2025 seasonal assistants. Join our fun bunch. Learn more and apply: shorturl.at/LEu7M #MarinCounty

Horse Hill holiday ride to the Mill Valley Plaza! #MarinCounty

Roy's Redwoods Loop Trail and Boardwalk Trail are open. Show gratitude for these precious giants by staying on trail. Don't step on their roots, or trample young plants taking hold in the understory. Happy #Thanksgiving to the redwoods! parks.marincounty.org/parkspreserves/preserves/roys-redwoods

One of our favorite rainy season photos from the Marin Wildlife Watch motion-sensor cameras, in partnership with One Tam.

Volunteers from local scout troops worked with Marin County Parks and the County Sheriff, to create a native plant garden at the entrance to the County jail.