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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · 9d

#NationalMarineSanctuaryDay

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📆 It’s #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay—a day that honors the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act passed by Congress in 1972. This Act is a powerful safeguard for our ocean that bans harmful.....

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 9d

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!

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · 15d

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!
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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Oct 2

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.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Sep 10

Apply to become a Seasonal Landscape Services worker alongside an outstanding team of Parks professionals. shorturl.at/uvC8P

A group of Parks workers in hard hats are holding pickaxes and shovels.

Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Aug 18

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.

Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Aug 18

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.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Jul 31

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.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Jul 1

I put my phone away and go for hikes every weekend." - Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.

#FreeYourMind #MarinCounty

Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Jun 24

Get some air. All the features at Stafford Lake Bike Park in Novato are now open for riding.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Jun 19

Get out and enjoy your parks and preserves on Juneteenth.
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What is Juneteenth and Why Does it Matter: A Short History | Journey to American Democracy

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · May 29

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.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · May 28

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.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · May 22

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 @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Apr 30

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.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Apr 30

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.
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How Marin County hiking trails became car cemeteries

Deserted car frames connect all types of parks and open spaces throughout the Bay Area. Each one has its backstory, but there's at least one recurring theme.

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Mar 25

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

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Mar 18

Naturalist Notes: Spring will be putting on quite a show this year.
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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Mar 12

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
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Marin Monarch Working Group

www.marinmonarch.com

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Feb 3

Youth leadership programs for middle and high school students are now taking applications.
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VIA Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and Presidio of San Francisco

Youth Leadership Programs for Middle and High School Students

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, hosts a number of youth leadership programs.

www.parksconservancy.org

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Marin County Parks @marincountyparks.bsky.social · Jan 31

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

Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · Jan 29

On Sunday, @CDFW brought 3 orphaned mountain lion cubs to our vet hospital. The trio, estimated to be about 3 months old, were found in Portola Valley. CDFW believes the mother of the cubs is the same female that was killed by a car in the same area.

More:
www.oaklandzoo.org/news/three-new-cubs

Oakland Zoo Helps Rescue Orphan Mountain Lion Cubs with Help From CDFW and Midpeninsula Open Space District | Oakland Zoo

This past Sunday, January 26th, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) brought three orphaned mountain lion cubs to Oakland Zoo for rehabilitation and care.

www.oaklandzoo.org

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