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Get outside and explore your parks and preserves this spring.

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Old Saint Hilary's Preserve

Wild lupine in Old Saint Hilary's Preserve

Located in the hills above Tiburon, this preserve features two sets of unconnected trails surrounding a 19th-century church and a wildflower preserve. Begin at the entrance to Vistazo Fire Road off Vistazo West Street. Enjoy the superb Bay views. Look for the twin crosses atop the historic white church, Continue past the boundary of Old Saint Hilary’s Preserve to the church and garden managed by the Tiburon Landmark Society. "Nowhere else in California can so many kinds of wildflowers be found in so small a space."

  • .34 miles
  • 200 foot elevation gain
  • Easy

Loma Alta Preserve

Fog along the peaks of Loma Alta

Translating to Tall Hill in Spanish, this preserve offers magical views and athletic climbs. Start at the Glen Fire Road gate, through grassland and mixed oaklands. Continue straight on Glen Fire Road, hiking uphill. At the water tanks swing left to take Smith Ridge Fire Road, enjoying the scenic expanse. At the Sunrise Fire Road junction, turn around and head back down. You can also make a long loop around by continuing on Sunrise to Old Railroad Grade, and then Fox Hollow, back to the Glen Fire Road gate.

  • 4.5 miles
  • 900 foot elevation change
  • Strenuous
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Naturalist Notes

Allen's Hummingbird

Allen's Hummingbird

To attract mates, these little guys put on a quite show in spring–swooping, climbing, and diving, making a squeal with their tails. Look for a copper-colored throat and belly, with a bronze-green back. Selasphorus sasin can be found in forest, scrub, and chaparral along the coast from California to Oregon. Put up a feeder and you might attract them to your yard. Learn more at All About Birds.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Young girl planting native flowers at Creekside

Creekside Restoration

Marin County Parks and One Tam are enriching important habitat areas at Hal Brown Park and Creekside Marsh. This community-based effort is installing a diverse palette of native plants at a site once dominated by invasive grasses and weeds. This is just one of many opportunities for volunteers to help support thriving and beautiful ecosystems in Marin County parks and preserves.

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