Events

   (C) Robert Campbell/Chamois Moon. A presentation of Robert's aerial photos will be held on April 11.  See below for details.

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Spring/Summer Events:

April:

Point Reyes and the San Andreas Fault Zone: Aerial Photographs of Robert Campbell Book Release and Visual Presentation.

Friday April 11, 7 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center. Free.

The wild coastline and spectacular scenery of one of America¹s greatest natural treasures have been captured from a unique perspective in a new book of fine art photographs by internationally acclaimed aerial photographer Robert Campbell, with text by Forest Knolls-based writer Frank Binney. Point Reyes and the San Andreas Fault Zone: Aerial Photographs of Robert Campbell is the culmination of Campbell¹s nearly 40 years of repeated flights over the Point Reyes peninsula, interpreting the countryside in unique compositions as the weather and seasons change.

Join us for a big screen visual presentation of Robert Campbell’s photographs with narration by Frank Binney. Copies of the book and poster-size prints will be available for purchase at the event. Call 415-663-9312 for details.

Sponsored by the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin and Point Reyes Books.

Celebrate Earth: Restoration and Celebration

Saturday April 19, all day, Samuel P. Taylor State Park

This is a trail workday and volunteer festival held in Samuel Taylor State Park. 

8-12 a.m.: Trail Work and Park Cleanup + Activities for Kids

12-3 p.m: Volunteer Festival, with music, food and more.

Executive Director, Frederick Smith will be one of the afternoon speakers.

Sponsored by Americorps and Marin Conservation Corps.

For more information, go to www.marincc.org/events.html

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May:

Fire Safe Landscaping

Monday May 12 - 7:00-8:30pm at the Dance Palace Community Center 

With appropriate plants that are well spaced and maintained, your landscape can be more fire resistant and beautiful at the same time! Non-vegetative elements such as rocks and walkways can also reduce the chance of a fire reaching your home.  This presentation will include excerpts from "Marin on Fire" a film recently produced by FIRESafe Marin, and a slideshow with examples of fire prone plants and more fire resistant alternatives. Conserving water and avoiding invasive species will also be emphasized.

Co-sponsored by the National Park Service and the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin

Bike to Work Day 2008

Thursday, May 15

The San Francisco Bay Area’s 14th annual Bike to Work Day will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2008 with all nine Bay Area counties participating in the celebration. The event is part of National Bike Month.

Surfrider Foundation - EAC Green Team Beach Cleanup

Saturday May 31st 10:00am at Limantour Beach

Come join us for a morning of beach beatification as we collect trash on Limantour Beach after Memorial Day Weekend. Help scour the shore for garbage as you stretch your legs, enjoy the glorious views and watch swooping seabirds and playful seals. This is a great opportunity to help keep Point Reyes beaches pristine and protect the wildlife from harmful plastics and other debris, while inhaling the fresh ocean air. 

Co-Sponsored by the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin and the Surfrider Foundation. Call (415) 663-9312 for more details.

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June:

EAC Member Potluck

Friday June 27, 5 p.m. at the Dance Palace.

Save the Date!  Keynote Speaker: Brian O'Neill, Superintendent, Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  Plus we'll be giving out the Peter Behr Award and other prizes. 

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July:

The Undersea Wonders of Cordell Bank

Tentative Date: “July 16th”

Presented by Jennifer Stock, the education and outreach coordinator for Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Off the coast of Point Reyes, another world begins. Just 6 miles west of Point Reyes Lighthouse, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary begins. The Sanctuary's main feature is Cordell Bank, an underwater granitic mountain sitting on top of the seafloor. The Bank itself is an oasis for hundreds of species of invertebrates and fishes. The productive waters that surround and move around Cordell Bank are foraging waters for highly migratory species like albatrosses, shearwaters, humpback, and blue whales. Learn about this hidden mysterious environment and take a peek at what scientists see through the porthole of a submersible.

Sponsored by the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin

Piper on The Ridge: October 2008, Mt. Vision

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