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Bald Hill Broom Bust

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Bald Hill Broom Bust

Marin Water
Bald Hill Broom Bust
Saturday, March 16 
9:00 – 12:00pm, lunch served from 12-1pm
Please join Marin Water and Marin County Parks for the annual Bald Hill Broom Bust! Volunteers will focus on containing the spread of French and Scotch broom monocultures and also eradicate pioneer patches. Volunteers could start at Deer Park and hike, bike or carpool to the top of the hill at Sky Ranch Open Space. For more information and directions, visit the event map.
Registration is encouraged but not required. The event is family-friendly with parental supervision for youth under 16. Volunteers under 18 must have a permission form signed by a parent or guardian. Tools, gloves, water and a 12 p.m. lunch of chili and salad will be provided. Please dress for variable weather, wear close-toed shoes with ankle support and bring a water bottle.

Call 415-945-1128 after 7 a.m. the morning of the event for updates in case of extreme weather. 
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Note that Marin Water is hosting Habitat Restoration on the Watershed programs like this every third Saturday of the month!
Because rains have soaked the ground, broom pull events have resumed! Marin Water hosts independent and group habitat restoration activities on the watershed. Group events generally take place on the third Saturday of every month. Check Marin Water's website for times, locations, and specific dates.
Throughout the year, we have opportunities to learn about Mt. Tamalpais' unique plant and animal life while contributing to their continued survival. Individuals, groups, non-profit organizations, and families are all invited and encouraged to attend. This program focuses on invasive species control with a special emphasis on French Broom and Douglas-fir. We always try to select sites that are both scenic and accessible.
Habitat restoration events are suitable for ages eight and up. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and all volunteers under age 18 must bring a permission form signed by a parent or guardian.