Marin County Parks

Backyard birders: a salmonella outbreak is afflicting Marin songbirds. If you spot sickly birds, WildCare recommends encouraging flocks to social distance, and not congregate at feeders. Take down songbird feeders and empty birdbaths for two to three weeks. Clean songbird feeders with a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water, rinse well, and let dry before putting back up. Take care to wear gloves, and wash your hands after handling feeders. https://audubonportland.org//help-pine-siskins-by-practici https://www.marinij.com//marin-salmonella-outbreak-killing

It's going to be warm and sunny this weekend. Wear a mask. Avoid crowds. Stay safe.

Did you miss the Living with Fire Webinar featuring Mike Swezy, Marin Conservation League, and Max Korten, director of Marin County Parks? Catch it here, and listen as they discuss vegetation management in Marin open space. VIA FIRESafe MARIN https://www.facebook.com/FIRESafeMarin/videos/3467831853316179

Create your own nature journal! Get started by grabbing some paper and markers. Leave your pages blank or design some pages to fill out. Page ideas: Nature goals, hikes accomplished, observations, sound maps, writing/art inspired by nature, and so much more.... Share your creations and observations!

Cows are returning to Mount Burdell. These bovines eat early growth of nonnative annual grasses, reducing fire fuel and thatch that can smother native wildflowers. Later, they’ll be moved out, giving native perennial grasses time to grow and flower in summer.

Fall is raptor season in Marin! Why do we see so many hawks during the fall? And why do we hear owls hooting at night? Is there anything you’d like to know about our local hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, or other raptors? Live on Instagram (@MarinCountyParks)! Join our naturalist, Shannon Burke as she answers your pre-submitted raptor questions on November 5 @ 11am. If there’s time, we’ll open it up to more questions. http://bit.ly/RaptorsMarin

Sunday nature read: Renowned photographer Mark Harvey's beautiful images of birds in flight, taken during the pandemic. https://mymodernmet.com/mark-harvey-in-flight-bird-portrai/ VIA My Modern Met

Happy Halloween! Our rangers get a call about someone cooking on our preserve. Who could it be?

Tips from a Wildlife Technician on keeping your Halloween decorations wildlife safe. Spider webbing decorations can be particularly hazardous, so take care. #HappyHalloween

SF Bay Wildlife Society is offering a virtual workshop on Environmental Careers. Students get a discount - only $20! https://fb.me/e/1A5rMQ7FN

Right off the bat for #BatWeek2020 here we have the Western Red Bat, a very prominent species in California. While it might look scary, these furry little bats ...prefer to munch on moths and beetles when they hunt just after sunset. However, they are often solitary and roost by themselves or in small clusters. They can even hang off of only one foot for long periods of time, quite the acro-bat! Image: A small red bad bearing its fangs while being carefully handled by a biologist. Gary Peeples/USFWS

Make a difference. Jumpstart your environmental career. Apply for a position as a Parks biological technician in wildlife, vegetation, or trails. https://www.marincountyparks.org/about-us/jobs Outdoor Afro Latino Outdoors Bay Area Outdoor Women College of Marin

Open space rangers will be assisting Marin County Elections this weekend and next week in safely and securely picking up ballots from official drop boxes.

Bat week is here and Halloween is approaching. Let's learn more about these misunderstood creatures!

Bats, like this western long-eared myotis (Myotis evotis), drink water just like any other mammal. Bats are nature's bug zappers, eating up to 1000 mosquitos an hour. There are 13 species of bats in Marin. All of these dine on insects, not blood! Learn more about Bay Area bats: https://bit.ly/35HjjGi #HappyHalloween #BatWeek

Thank you to the double duty Tam Crew! They create defensible space on Marin County Parks lands, and help fight wildfires as needed across the region. This collaboration between Parks and Marin County Fire Department is a win/win. #NationalFirstRespondersDay

Today, 10/28, at 4:00 p.m. join Assemblymember Marc Levine at a Livestream Town Hall on Wildfire Prevention with Max Korten, Marin County Parks, and Bert Whitaker, Sonoma County Parks. Submit your questions in advance by email: [email protected] Will stream live on: Facebook: Assemblymember Marc Levine You Tube: https://youtu.be/EgMtYLaEKUQ

The North Bay is home to some of the most beautiful, yet fire vulnerable parks & open spaces in California. Join me, Marin County Parks & Sonoma County Regional... Parks on Wednesday, October 28 at a tele-townhall to discuss the role of our parks in reducing wildfire risk while maintaining public access. See more