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WELCOME 2018 LINC ON TAM!

Photo by Ailsa Harju

From pine forests to coastal scrub, the beautiful scenery of Point Reyes set the stage for the beginning of a journey for 20 high school students. Relying on teamwork, cooperation, and persistence, LINC (Linking Individuals to their Natural Community) on Tam students trekked through wilderness for 4 days. Highs and lows were common, not just in elevation, but as this group learned to work together, trust each other, and test their endurance.

S’mores were made, stories were told, bonds were created, and the foundation for teamwork and growth was established. If this trip was any indication of the weeks of service to come, this cohort is off to a wonderful start!

Photo by Ailsa Harju

LEARN WITH US

Thursday, July 26, 7pm: Following the Footsteps of Marin's Early Mt. Tam Explorers.

Join local photographer and historian Brad Rippe as he revisits the footsteps of early Mt.Tam explorers, trailblazers, and "residents". This event illustrates the legacy and history of William Brewer, Swede George, and Ted Cooper through historic and current photographs, maps and other source materials.

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Save the Date! October 5, 2018, Mill Valley Community Center

Into the Woods: Mt. Tam's Forests in a Changing Environment

Come Into the Woods with us to explore Mt. Tam's forest systems and how they are changing. We'll look at how the mountain's forests are doing through multiple angles, and how they are affected by broader environmental changes happening in our region. We'll also take a close look at the tanoak - a common element of our region's landscapes, but very rich in natural and cultural history. Tickets will go on sale in August at onetam.org.

Interested in sponsoring the One Tam Science Summit? Contact mstafford@onetam.org about opportunities.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Thursday, July 12, 1-4pm: Wildlife Picture Index Project. Help us review and catalogue wildlife photos collected from cameras around Mount Tamalpais.

Saturday, July 14, 9am-Noon 5: Habitat Restoration: Thistle Be Fun! We will be removing weedy yellow star thistle from the scenic and botanically rich grasslands on Bolinas Ridge.

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Saturday, July 14, 9am-Noon: Pollinator Workshop. Contribute to a pollinator study happening in Marin County. Help us sort and prepare bee specimens collected on the mountain, to be sent to entomologists for further study.

Saturday, July 21, 9am-Noon: Habitat Restoration at Creekside Marsh. Come join this community-based effort to install a diversity of native plants and improve animal habitat at a site once dominated by weeds!

Tuesday, July 24, 1-4pm: Wildlife Picture Index Project. Help us review and catalogue wildlife photos collected from cameras around Mount Tamalpais.

Saturday, July 28, 10am-1pm: Habitat Restoration at Easkoot Creek. Easkoot Creek flows from Mt.Tam into the Bolinas Lagoon! At its Stinson Beach intersection we are removing invasive Cape Ivy to allow native plants and animals to thrive!

MORE JULY HIGHLIGHTS

An Unusual Visitor

What’s black, white, round, and not a soccer ball?

Here's a clue...

A badger of course!

Captured by the Marin Wildlife Picture Index Project, these photos are research gold!

Badgers are typically nocturnal and live in grasslands, so discovering these rare beauties during the day and in woody areas is providing researchers with surprising information about their habits and habitat.

Search for your animal gold at our next Wildlife Picture Index Workshop July 12th!

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West Peak Restoration Update

After more than 18 months of community engagement and technical studies, the Marin Municipal Watershed District, in partnership with One Tam, is excited to share the preferred concept for the restoration of West Peak!

This concept includes removing and reducing manmade structures and materials, reconstructing some of the topography, restoring the serpentine dominated landscape, and increasing trail access for visitors.