Community Organizations and Services
restoration and maintenance. These activities evolve into art, crafts, music, poetry, literature, math, science projects and film documentaries. Ongoing programs include a tracking pro- gram in the Larsen Preserve, watershed programs, creating and installing salmon crossing signs and a Native American studies program that includes stories, games, pump drills, cordage, arrowheads, tule boats, flutes and overnights. Wilderness Way recently created a library that includes environmental books and films for all ages including teacher resource materials. Zen of Weeding Samuel P. Taylor State Park Volunteer Habitat Restoration Program Weeding the Woods since 2010 Contact: Nancy Hanson, Volunteer coordinator 415 488-4202 nphanson@comcast.net We do relaxing, restorative weeding the second Friday and second Sunday of every month at our neighborhood state park. Easy work in a gorgeous setting. Enter the park at the main gate by the Camp Taylor sign on Sir Francis Drake. Tell the kiosk staff you are a volunteer to get your parking pass. Inquire at the kiosk to find our location if you come late. Meet our group at the far end of the main picnic area a little before 1pm. We finish at 3pm. Zen Mission: To improve the health of our redwood forest and enhance the enjoyment of native riparian habitat for every park visitor, including the fish, birds and insects, by eradicating invasive weeds. FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS Gan Halev, the Jewish Congregation of the San Geronimo Valley Founded: 1992 PO Box 280 Woodacre 94973 We come together in community to celebrate Jewish life, to worship, educate, and socialize, and to share and explore our religious and cultural heritage. Membership in Gan Halev involves a desire to participate in a vital community and a commitment to make this unique community con- tinue to thrive and grow. We gather for High Holidays, Shabbats and Jewish holiday celebrations throughout the year. Gan HaLev is a member of the Marin Interfaith Council and the Marin Organizing Committee. Our mem- bers are active participants and volunteers for local Valley nonprofit and social service organizations. Contact: 415-488-4524 shalom@ganhalev.org. www.ganhalev.org
SPAWN works to protect endangered salmon in the Lagunitas Watershed and the environment. SPAWN’s approach to accomplish our mission includes grassroots action, habitat restoration, policy development, research and monitoring, citizen training, environmental education, strategic litigation, and collaboration with other organiza- tions and agencies. SPAWN offers walks to view spawning salmon, homeowner consultations on creek restoration and protections, educational seminars, training and volunteer and internship opportunities. Please join us! San Geronimo Valley Planning Group Founded: 1972 PO Box 57 We are the oldest environmental organization in the Valley serving the community and are all-volunteer. We played a major role in the development of the 1977 Community Plan (updated in 1997) that guides us in advocating our mission to protect and preserve the Valley’s natural resourc- es and village rural character. The annually elected Steering Committee represents the membership. Meetings include county requests for design reviews and open discussions about community projects and programs. We organize educational presentations by experts, host a Speaker Series and work closely with the County of Marin and Marin Municipal Water District. Members receive a monthly agenda and vibrant newsletter. The membership meets at the Wilderness Way Environmental Center, at 1 Lagunitas School Road, the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30pm from September through June. Membership is required to vote. Valley residents are welcome. Wilderness Way Founded: 1999 1 Lagunitas School Road San Geronimo, CA Contacts: Paul Berensmeier 415-488-1964 kokopauli@sbcglobal.net Jean Berensmeier 415-488-9034, jeanberens@comcast.net www.sgvwildernessway.org Forest Knolls 94933 Contact: Chairperson Lagunitaslinda@gmail.com www.sgvpg.org Wilderness Way is an environmental organization serving the Lagunitas School District, community and other schools. The Valley’s creeks and unique preserves provide opportuni- ties for hands on experiences that create a deep understanding and lifetime connection to the Valley environment that sur- rounds where students live. Activities revolve around salmon, steelhead trout, native and non-native plants, wildlife, habitat
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