Invasive Sea Lavender Removal with Marin Audubon Society

Invasive Sea Lavender Removal with Marin Audubon Society
Saturday June 14, 9:30am-12:30pm
Julia Stalker, Caroline Christman

Join Marin Audubon Society to protect native saltmarsh habitat along the beautiful Sausalito shoreline. We will be using hand tools to remove two species of the non-native, invasive sea lavender (Limonium ramosissimum and Limonium duriusculum) from a protected cove on Richardson Bay. This on-going stewardship effort is a collaboration between Marin Audubon Society, the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) and land management agencies such as Marin County Parks to manage invasive sea lavender at sites around Richardson Bay. This coordinated process has been successful in keeping sea lavender infestations at a manageable level and allowing native wetland plants to thrive.

Wear layers and closed-toed shoes or boots that can get dirty and bring water and sun protection. Snacks, gloves, tools, kneeling pads, and instruction will be provided. We will also provide brushes and alcohol to sanitize boots and tools before and after use.

There is a short, level walk from the parking area to the work area. Removing invasive sea lavender will involve kneeling or bending to reach the plant. This stewardship day is appropriate for adults and older kids (over 14 years old) who are able to carefully follow instructions.

Under-18 Waiver: For minors, under 18 years old, a parent or guardians must sign a waiver in advance and the participant must bring the signed waiver to the work day. Contact Jude Stalker at [judestalker@gmail.com](mailto:judestalker@gmail.com) for the under-18 waiver.

Location: Meet at Marina Plaza Harbor, 2320 Marinship Way in Sausalito. In Sausalito, from Bridgeway, turn onto Harbor Drive (where Mollie Stone’s is located) and make an immediate right onto Marinship Way. Follow Marinship Way south to Testa St., then follow Testa St. until it dead ends at Marina Plaza. Park in the large lot to the north.

Marin Audubon Society works on private property, such as the Marina Plaza site, to make sure that invasive sea lavender is controlled across Richardson Bay. Marin Audubon Society is in communication with the property owner, who signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow the work to occur.

6 people max.