The Chileno Valley Newt Brigade has been walking a one-mile stretch of Chileno Valley Road at twilight from October through March for the past five years to rescue newts migrating to and from Laguna Lake. The Brigade consists of about 100 volunteers who brave rain and cold to keep the … [Read more...] about It’s a banner year for Marin newts, keeping the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade very busy
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Looking for a good hoot? This is the event for you
Mark Your Calendars for the 15th Anniversary of the Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival, April 19th - April 21st, 2024! This year’s event features 40+ field events in Marin, Sonoma, and Contra Costa counties, a Friday Art Show Opening Reception in downtown Point Reyes Station, a Saturday … [Read more...] about Looking for a good hoot? This is the event for you
Nicasio’s George Forman to get award for contributions to Turtle Island
The Marin American Indian Alliance will be presenting the Turtle Island Award at their 2nd Annual Marin Powwow on March 17th to George Forman of Nicasio. This award is given annually to those who have made a major environmental contribution to this land which is known as Turtle Island to many … [Read more...] about Nicasio’s George Forman to get award for contributions to Turtle Island
Marin seeks to ‘electrify’ all buildings for sustainability, you can help by taking this survey
As part of its sustainability efforts, the County of Marin and its partners are working toward transitioning local buildings to a more energy-efficient future. That means electrification, which leads to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use. Key actions are mentioned in … [Read more...] about Marin seeks to ‘electrify’ all buildings for sustainability, you can help by taking this survey
Rep. Jared Huffman opens Congressional Art Competition
Today (Feb. 27) Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition is open for digital submissions from all high school students in California’s Second Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. “The Congressional … [Read more...] about Rep. Jared Huffman opens Congressional Art Competition
Memento Mori | Memento Vivere exhibit in Marin
Over 100 works of art in Memento Mori | Memento Vivere (remember that you must die | remember that you must live), reflect the full cycle of life and are as varied and complex as the natural world around us. An exhibit will take place at the Studio at Marin Art and Garden Center March 9 through … [Read more...] about Memento Mori | Memento Vivere exhibit in Marin
2nd Annual Marin Powwow just around the corner
The Marin Powwow is set for March 17. … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Marin Powwow just around the corner
Flu, RSV and COVID-19 trending down in Marin
Weekly report issued Feb. 23 from Marin County Public Health Department: TRENDING DOWN For the first time this respiratory virus season, influenza, RSV and COVID-19 levels are all trending downward in Marin County. While transmission rates remain elevated, the timing of this decline is … [Read more...] about Flu, RSV and COVID-19 trending down in Marin
Tickets for famed Easter egg hunt in Sausalito go on sale March 1 — there’s $3,000 in those plastic eggs
Tickets to participate in the 2024 Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Dunphy Park in Sausalito at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, will soon be on sale. As with last year's inaugural hunt, the 150 participants ages 21 and over will scramble to gather reusable plastic eggs filled with $3,000 in gift cards, … [Read more...] about Tickets for famed Easter egg hunt in Sausalito go on sale March 1 — there’s $3,000 in those plastic eggs
Marin cop phones working fine
Law enforcement agencies in Marin report that despite the nationwide outage of AT&T, police phones are working active. Also, please do not dial 911 to test your phone. Here is a link for the latest news on the AT&T outage. … [Read more...] about Marin cop phones working fine