Marin County Parks and Open Space Department

Hawk Image

Contest Information

Name the hawk in the new Marin County Parks logo! The winner will receive a one-year family membership to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2011. The winner will be announced by November 1, 2011.

Persons under the age of 18 may participate with the express written consent of their parent or legal guardian. If you are under the age of 18, please complete theĀ official entry form and mail or hand-deliver the form to Marin County Parks, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 260, San Rafael, CA 94903. View complete contest rules.

If you require accommodations to participate in the contest or materials in alternate formats, contact Steve Petterle at (415) 499-6387, TTY (415) 473-2495, CRS dial 711, or spetterle@co.marin.ca.us no later than September 26, 2011.

About the Hawk

The hawk is a benevolent observer of humans and landscapes, a common sight on fence posts and treetops throughout Marin. She thrives in both human and wild environments. Unlike other wild animals that live near human settlements, the hawk maintains complete autonomy. Her adaptability is a metaphor for the symbiotic relationship among the divisions of Parks, Landscape Services, and the Open Space District.

How to Enter

Send an e-mail to Open Space Planner Cristina Torresan at ctorresan@co.marin.ca.us. Label the subject line of the e-mail Name the Hawk Contest. Include the following in your e-mail:

  • Proposed name for hawk
  • Your name
  • Your address
  • Your phone number