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Fall scene in West Marin's agricultural landscape - MALT

Spotting Fall: 7 Signs in Marin’s Natural and Working Lands

October 1, 2024

Here are seven signs to spot the fall season here in Marin County.

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Where to Find Pumpkins in Marin County

September 26, 2024

We bring you the latest on where to enjoy the season’s harvest, partake in spooky fall delights, and pick up your home’s gourd season decor. 

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Charles Kennard and fellow students organizing tule reeds near the pond at Black Mountain Ranch - MALT

Tule Reed Harvest at Black Mountain Ranch

September 5, 2024

Native people in California have been harvesting tule reeds for thousands of years. Learn more.

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The Best Cheeses in Marin County

August 30, 2024

When it comes to cheese, Marin County is a veritable wonderland. Discover more.

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Summer Wildlife to Discover in Marin County 

August 14, 2024

With the sun high in the sky, there is an abundance of summer wildlife to enjoy in our local open spaces.

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Several colorful houseboats sit on the coast of Tomales Bay

Summer Events in Marin County

August 2, 2024

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

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Goats grazing brush near Novato, CA

Why I Wrestle Goats Daily, Despite All Rational Thought

July 15, 2024

Lessons learned from an unlikely goat rancher.

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Lavender harvest at Black Mountain Ranch - MALT

Lavender Enterprise Blooms in Abandoned Quarry

July 9, 2024

At Black Mountain Ranch, just outside Point Reyes Station, an unlikely agricultural experiment is taking root.

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Coho salmon of Walker Creek in Marin County - MALT

Walker Creek Ranch Makes Strides for Coho Salmon Recovery

June 13, 2024

The fight to save the iconic coho salmon in Marin County’s Walker Creek is gaining ground thanks to collaborative conservation efforts. For the first time in decades, there is real hope for reviving the struggling fish populations.

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Great blue heron in flight in northern california.

$200,000 Awarded to Protect Biodiversity on Marin Ranches & Farms

June 5, 2024

We are excited to announce the recipients of our second round of small grant funding. After careful review, we are awarding $200,000 in grant funding to five local agricultural producers (listed below) for innovative projects to help protect biodiversity on Marin County’s working lands.  Protecting biodiversity is one of MALT’s strategic pillars. Since 1980, we…

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