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Southern Marin Scoop - Earth Day 2025 |
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Dear Southern Marin Friends and Neighbors,
Happy Earth Day!
Each year, Earth Day reminds us of the vital connection between a healthy planet and healthy people. Here in Southern Marin, we are fortunate to live among stunning natural beauty—and it’s up to all of us to help protect it for future generations.
This Southern Marin Scoop newsletter is full of opportunities to celebrate and take action. From inspiring Earth Day Changemakers at the Mill Valley Community Center to eco-friendly fun at the Tam Valley Community Center and Zelinsky Park in Tiburon, there are meaningful events for everyone.
You’ll also find details on an Eco-Friendly Garden Tour, and a wonderful family-friendly celebration at McInnis Park hosted by Marin County Parks and Open Space.
Whether you plant a tree, attend a local event, reduce your plastic use, or help a neighbor compost—every action counts. Let’s all chip in to nurture a healthier, greener community and planet.
All my best,
Stephanie
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 Join Earth Day Changemakers, a special event for climate champions, on Wednesday, April 23, 2 to 5pm, at the Mill Valley Community Center.
At this free networking event, you will get a chance to connect with other climate advocates, support important environmental and political campaigns – and unite for local climate action!
Come hear inspiring talks by U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman, Bill McKibben (Third Act), Carleen Cullen (Cool the Earth) and Tania Abdul (Breathe).
Join action workshops with 350 Marin, MarinCAN, Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Marin Citizens' Climate Lobby, Plastic Free Marin and Sustainable Marin.
Visit action tables hosted by Climate Reality, Fire Safe Marin, Indivisible Marin, Marin Sustainability Team, MCE Clean Energy, Ride and Drive Clean -- and many more local action groups.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with your peers and make a difference together!
This event is organized by Green Change, with support from Marin Community Foundation, MCE, the County of Marin and Mill Valley Arts & Recreation.
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 There's a new canvas tote design - free while they last! Get yours early and use it all year for groceries, books and more!
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Join the second annual Earth Day Festival at the Tam Valley Community Center on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 11 a.m. with lots of fun activities for the whole family!
Fun things to look forward to:
· Monarch Butterfly information with Michael Bogart and Mia Monroe with milkweed seeds and starts available!
· Yummy treats (pies, tarts and muffins), coffee and tea from Birdland Bakery
· Bike info from Priority Bikes and Xtracycle
· Fabrice Florin from Green Change - make the pledge!
· Compost How To and Compost to take home!
· Kids area with face painting, art projects and more...
· At 2pm join us in the Community Center for a screening of Common Ground - a new movie about the power of regenerative agriculture. Watch a preview here.
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The Town of Tiburon's family-friendly Earth Day celebration will kick off at Zelinsky Park with live music and fun hands-on activities. Create your own unique 'Pledge for the Planet' with Tiburon's Heritage & Arts Commission to assemble among others in the community. A lively non-motorized parade will commence at 11 a.m. along Tiburon Boulevard downtown to the Angel Island Ferry Deck where local environmentally minded groups like the Marine Mammal Center, Green Team, Richardson Bay Regional Agency, Belvedere-Tiburon Library, and more will be providing exciting ways to learn how to protect our planet.
Make a smoothie on the Safe Routes to School bike blender, learn about our local marine mammals, bike repair, and more!🌿
Made possible by the Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission, The Tiburon Peninsula Foundation, The Ranch, and the Sustainability Committee of the Tiburon Town Council.
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Earth Day at McInnis Park, April 27
 Celebrate Earth Day by joining Marin County Parks and Open Space (MCPOS) for a park beautification workday. Work will include a planting project at the Skate Park, and trash pickup throughout the park and along Las Gallinas Creek. Appropriate for all ages. MCPOS provide snacks and water. Registration is required.
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Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership
 The Eco-Friendly Garden Tour is a public outreach and education program that promotes sustainable landscaping practices by showcasing inspiring gardens throughout Sonoma and Marin counties. The Tour highlights Russian River-Friendly and Bay-Friendly landscaping best practices, and supports Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certified professionals by featuring their personal or client’s gardens.
The 2025 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, May 10th, 10am – 4pm.
Click on the 2025 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour button below to see which gardens are on this year’s garden tour! In order to attend the garden tour, you must register using the registration button below. Once registered, you will receive a registration email with garden tour information.
Be sure to check out programs available to you provided by your local water provider. Most water providers in our region offer incentives for reducing water usage, see if you can save water and money! Also, view previous garden tours below for inspiration in your own garden.
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