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Wildflowers at Leiss Ranch at a hike event in Marin.

April Events in Marin: Celebrating Earth Month

March 28, 2023

April events in (and near) Marin are blooming with outdoor activities, spring holiday festivities, garden sprucing, and Earth Day celebrations. Check out our monthly roundup of events to enjoy the flora, fauna, and fun.

The view from the Duncan Ranch, with a heifer cow and two calves. - MALT

Duncan Ranch – 539 Acres Protected from Development Near Petaluma

March 23, 2023

The 539-acre Duncan Ranch, just west of Petaluma, is now forever protected, preserving this landscape’s ecological richness and ensuring it remains in agricultural production in perpetuity.

March Events in (and Near) Marin

February 28, 2023

March in Marin is the perfect time to venture out for a hike, swing by a farmers market, join a trail restoration at a favorite park, visit a local farm, or watch an online nature talk. We’re serving up a healthy platter of March events in Marin, just for you.

Rows of green swiss chard farm crops on Fresh Run Farms during a Field to Fork event, an example of a climate-smart buy-local strategy.

Marin Voice: MALT’s work to support ecosystem is part of a climate-smart strategy

February 22, 2023

Farmers and ranchers are among our greatest conservation allies and land stewards. We need to continue to invest in preserving agriculture to build economic and climate resilience, protect biodiversity, and connect our community.

Young kid preparing soil for planting along Stemple Creek - MALT

789 Local Kids Revive Quarter Mile of Stemple Creek

February 15, 2023

Kids from local North Bay schools are helping revive this critical watershed. Get the latest here.

February Fun: Events in Marin

January 30, 2023

Marin’s grasses are greener in February, and it’s a perfect time to venture out for an event — hike, pick up fresh local food at a farmers market, help clean up a favorite park, visit a local dairy, or join an online nature talk.

Now’s The Time to Prepare for Extreme Drought

January 23, 2023

Now is not the time to lean on short-term solutions, nor rest on our laurels with drought preparation.

In Loving Memory of Phyllis Faber

January 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Phyllis Faber, one of the two visionary founders of the Marin Agricultural Land Trust.

Man atop a green hill, looking out at more rolling hills, sunshine, and blue skies. Photo by Paige Green.

Events in Marin: January 2023

December 20, 2022

With the new year upon us, here are a variety of events and activities in Marin in January where you can get outside and enjoy a fresh start to a bright 2023!

Big Wins, Top Stories & News You Shouldn’t Miss – 2022 in Review

December 12, 2022

It’s been an action-packed year for us here at MALT. Here are the highlights.