An uncommonly dry end to winter means fewer chances to enjoy the creeks and waterfalls around Mt. Tam, but it's also a reminder of the value of protecting our damp, vibrant redwood forests.
Local fungi are typically fueled by rain around December and are maintained by continual moisture for the following months. This year things have dried out too quickly.
“Pretty much the only place people seem to be finding mushrooms right now is in redwood forests," says Lisette Arellano, the Parks Conservancy's community science program manager for One Tam. "That just speaks to the need to protect those moist habitats for mushrooms and salamanders.”
The 2020 One Tam calendar offers a number of opportunities to learn about the challenges climate change presents for Tam and Marin, as well as ways to get involved in protecting our native plant and animals in our redwoods and beyond. Please join us on the mountain.
iNaturalist authority Damon Tighe captured these photos in Roy's Redwoods
This pedestrian-looking mushroom from the Gymnopilus genus, spotted in Roy's Redwoods, actually glows under UV light. Though the biological purpose of the glow is not clear, it's one more example of the facinating biodiversity of Roy's that One Tam partners are working to study and protect.
Wildlife Picture Index Project We appreciate the patience of our dedicated Wildlife Picture Program volunteers! The team is still working to transition to our new data platform and we hope to be up and running again by late spring. We hope you to see you in the meantime at one of our other volunteer programs.
Spend a morning kayaking from Bayfront Park to Coyote Creek and learn about the history of Bothin Marsh and how Marin County Parks and One Tam are planning for sea level rise through the Evolving Shorelines Project. This program is offered in partnership with Mill Valley Department of Recreation. More information>>
Join Marin County Parks Naturalist Shannon Burke for a hike along Carson Ridge to Carson Falls. This moderately difficult hike will cross serpentine chaparral and then descend into forests lush with ferns and dotted with early-spring wildflowers. More information>>
Volunteer Spotlight: Hands On Tam
One Tam's Barbara Garcia plants alongside volunteers in Muir Woods. Photo by Paul Myers, Parks Conservancy.
Februrary kicked off with hundreds of Bay Area residents spending a Saturday giving back to Mount Tam. The annual Hands on Tam event brought out a wide range of volunteers, including dozens of student-atheletes organized by the Marin County Bike Coalition. The One Tam partners would like to thank all involved.
Calling all High School Students (and the adults that know them!)
Click the photo to watch a video about the LINC program!
The application deadline for Linking Individuals to their Natural Community (LINC), our summer internship program for high school students, is Sunday, March 8!
The six-week program begins with a 4-day camping trip followed by a variety of local service projects, fun field trips, and useful workshops in which participants gain career and leadership skills. At the conclusion of the program, all participants receive a $1,000 cash award. If you enjoy being outside, are looking for an adventure and willing to try new things, apply today!
One Tam works to ensure a healthy, vibrant and diverse landscape for our beloved and iconic Mt. Tam. We are the community-supported partnership of Mt. Tam’s land agencies and managers.
One Team leads programs that care for our mountain, inspire our next generation of land stewards and strengthen our local community. We invite you to join us!
