Recreation Archives

The Unusual Mating Rituals of Marin County Fauna

February 13, 2025

Everything you did and didn’t want to know about the mating habits of Marin County wildlife.

Aerial view of the Point Reyes National Seashore - photo by Paige Green

Reflections on the Recent Seashore Settlement

February 7, 2025

Since our initial statement on the recent settlement at the Point Reyes National Seashore, MALT continues to reflect more deeply and thoughtfully about the settlement, what this means for our local community, and how you can be supportive and engaged as we move together into this next chapter. With that in mind, we want to…

Close up portrait of working dog in Marin County

It’s the Super Role: Working Dogs of Marin County

February 6, 2025

With the world’s attention on the Super Bowl, we thought it was the perfect time to introduce these athletic superstars.

Winter Events in Marin County

February 3, 2025

Enjoy our winter roundup of farm visits, walks, markets, nature talks, and volunteer opportunities.

Why I Started Talking to Goats

January 23, 2025

A rancher discovers deeper connections with their goat herd, finding wisdom in animal relationships amid our modern disconnect from nature.

A view of the Parks Home Ranch near Tomales, CA

Parks Home Ranch: Historic Tomales Farmland Protected for Future Generations

January 9, 2025

In a significant win for Marin County’s farmland conservation, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) has permanently protected the historic 177-acre Parks Home Ranch in Tomales with an agricultural conservation easement. By leveraging funding from the county’s Farmland Preservation Grants program funded by Measure A and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Agricultural Land Easements…

5 Easy Hikes in Marin County

January 3, 2025

Find 5 go-to spots for easy hikes in the West Marin area—whether you’re new to hiking or are just looking for easy trails to try.

Winter Wildlife in Marin

December 21, 2024

Marin’s winter wet season has arrived in earnest, and with it, an abundance of wildlife. Here’s what you can find in our local open spaces.

Raptor flying over protected farmland in Marin County - MALT

Cultivating Resilience in Marin County: MALT’s Conservation Impact in 2024

December 6, 2024

In a time when strengthening local resilience is critical, the MALTs work protecting and stewarding farmland in Marin County has never been more important.

The Benefits of Local Fiber Production: Supporting Community, Sustainability, and Soil Health

December 4, 2024

There’s been a growing awareness of the value of local fiber production, and there are countless exciting examples of innovation within this textile industry right here in Marin on MALT-protected farms and ranches.