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Introducing MALT’s New Strategic Pillars

April 10, 2023

Honoring the legacy and vision of our founders, we are excited to embark on the next chapter of our work which builds on their foundation of success. To help guide these efforts over the next few years, we are organizing our work around five strategic pillars.

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.