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View of Tomales Bay, easy hike - MALT

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.

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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.

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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.

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a collection of sheared wool

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.

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Aerial view of Black Mountain Ranch, Marin County

$3 Million Mark Reached in Innovative Land Stewardship Grant Program

November 20, 2024

MALT’s success demonstrates that a thriving agricultural community is not just compatible with environmental stewardship—it is essential to it.

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The Future of Agriculture Event: Learning as a Community

November 20, 2024

MALT hosted an inspiring panel discussion about the future of agriculture. Watch the video.

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Hikers climb up Black Mountain at MALT's hike at Black Mountain Ranch

Fall Events in Marin County

November 1, 2024

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

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7 Books on the Indigenous History and Culture of Marin County

November 1, 2024

Enjoy this reading list from our staff of the best books on Marin County’s Indigenous history and culture.

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Ranchers hands holding grass seeds, Marin County

5 Ranches Partner with MALT to Invest in Climate Smart Agriculture 

October 29, 2024

To strengthen climate resilience in Marin County from the ground up, MALT is thrilled to announce the latest recipients of our small grants program.

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A colony of Mexican Free-Tailed Bats flies near Austin, Texas.

From Fear to Fascination: Understanding the Essential Role of Marin County’s Bats in Our Ecosystem

October 24, 2024

Marin County’s 13 species of bats are essential to the ecosystem, eating nocturnal insects and agricultural pests, building biodiversity, pollinating plants, and dispersing seeds.

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