Blossoms and Bugs Bioblitz at Potrero Meadows: Saturday, June 1, 11AM to 2PM
ORGANIZATION: Marin Municipal Water District
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Blossoms and Bugs Bioblitz at Potrero Meadows
Saturday, June 1, 11AM to 2PM
It’s that time of the year when the mountain is blooming and buzzing. Join us for a closer look at the flowers and bugs of this special meadow habitat. We will photograph and identify the living things we see using iNaturalist with the goal of contributing new scientific knowledge for the long-term health of the mountain. This Bioblitz will focus on smartphone macro photography and extra tools that will be available to take your observations and photos of small organisms to the next level.
Additionally, the local plant and bee experts will be joining us for the day. Hone your naturalist and photography skills, learn how to use the iNaturalist app, and become our scientific collaborator for the day.
Please note that access to Potrero Meadows requires hiking or biking from a trailhead. Two options are possible: Starting from the Rock Springs Trailhead - 1.5 mile, 266 feet elevation gain one-way or stating from Lake Lagunitas - 3 miles, 1000 feet elevation gain one-way. If motor vehicle transportation is necessary for you, we have limited number of spots available. Please contact Lisette Arellano directly to inquire about those spots.
Free registration via www.onetam.org/calendar is required. Limit of 15 participants. More logistics information will be sent after registration.
No experience necessary. We will teach you everything you need to know to have a fun day in the field. All ages are welcome: adults, high school students, middle school students, and educators. Participants under age 16 will need a parent or guardian present or can submit a permission form in advance. For more details or questions, contact Lisette Arellano, larellano@onetam.org or call 415-426-5257, please use the subject line 2019 Potrero Meadows Bioblitz.
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About Marin Municipal Water District
Location:
220 Nellen Ave, Corte Madera, CA 94925, US
Mission Statement
To manage our natural resources in a sustainable manner and to provide our customers with reliable, high-quality water at a reasonable price.
Description
The MMWD volunteer program strives to connect people to nature and their water source by offering hands-on activities on the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed.
Volunteers are currently engaged in habitat restoration, trails maintenance, environmental education, biological monitoring and geographic information systems mapping.
Through their experiences volunteers gain skills, become stewards, contribute to the health and safety of the watershed and have fun while doing so.
MMWD manages 18,500 acres of land in the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed and 2,750 acres adjacent to the Nicasio and Soulajule reservoirs in west Marin. The Mt. Tamalpais Watershed has been identified by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a key component of a biosphere reserve, a designation given to biodiversity hot spots like the Amazon rainforest.
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Location revealed with RSVPFairfax, CA 94930
DATE POSTED
May 22, 2019
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REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours