California Native Plant Society -- Marin Chapter Meetup

If you have not done so already, please sign the CNPS Marin 2026 Waiver

Note: Destructive invasive plant pathogens and weed seeds can be transported to sensitive plant habitats when contaminated soil or plant material is shed from footwear, equipment (such as hiking poles), and other personal items. See these 2 brochures for how you can minimize your impact. Pocket Guide - Every Step Counts and Cleanliness Tips for Hikers

Bring: Water and a snack. Dress in layers.
Rain cancels. Check Meetup for notification.
Email Eva Buxton with any questions. evabuxton@sbcglobal.net
Text for day-of-trip questions or issues: 415-215-1774
If you have not done so already, please sign the CNPS Marin 2026 Waiver
Practice clean trail etiquette. Pocket Guide - Every Step Counts and Cleanliness Tips for Hikers
Limit 9.

Join a group of enthusiastic volunteers for our monthly Tuesday morning at the Marin County Parks and Open Space District Nursery. Each month we help maintain the native plants that will be used in restoration projects across Marin, from intertidal marsh wetlands to redwood forest. No prior nursery experience is required; Nursery Manager Aja Wylder will demonstrate nursery methods, including pruning, potting seedlings, transplanting plants into larger pots, pot washing, and working in the native plant garden.

Volunteers should wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and clothes they don't mind getting dirty. Please bring sun protection and a water bottle. Gloves and tools will be provided.

Limit: 12 Attendees

Heavy rain cancels, cancellation will be posted on Meetup.

Directions to the Marin County Native Plant Nursery:
From the south, drive north on Highway 101 to the San Pedro Rd. exit. Take the San Pedro Rd. exit and stay to the right. At the light, turn left onto Civic Center Drive. Turn right onto Matthew Hymel Drive, just before the Lagoon Park. This looks like a big parking lot, but you’re in the right spot. Follow the road to the end of the parking lot and park. There is a gate in the fence on the north, walk through the gate and the nursery will be on your right.

From the north, drive south on Highway 101 to the Manuel T. Freitas Parkway exit. Turn left onto Manuel T. Freitas Pkwy and follow it over the highway, then go left to stay on the Manuel T. Freitas Pkwy and make an immediate right onto Civic Center Drive. Follow Civic Center Drive past the Lagoon Park and then turn left onto Matthew Hymel Drive, just after Lagoon Park. This will look like a big parking lot. Follow the road to the end of the parking lot and park. There is a gate in the fence on the north, walk through the gate and the nursery will be on your right.

Transit: The Nursery is accessible by a short walk or bike ride from the Civic Center SMART station and Marin Transit buses #35 and #49.

Please:

• Sign the Waiver for Marin Chapter 2026, if you have not done so already.
• Email marinCNPSvolunteers@gmail.com with questions.
• Sorry, no dogs at the nursery.

Please sign the Waiver for CNPS Marin for 2026 if you haven’t already this year.
Join Point Blue staff and Marin CNPS volunteers at the native plant nursery in the Hamilton Baylands restoration area. This nursery grows native plants for an ongoing project to restore tidal marsh and seasonal wetlands at the former Hamilton Army Airfield. Learn more about the Novato Baylands Wetland Restoration Project. We always have a good time at these nursery workdays!
Please bring: water, sun protection, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Point Blue will provide all tools and gloves. The work area will be shaded as needed.
Directions: We will meet at the Nursery facility.
Novato Baylands Nursery, Point Blue Conservation Science
737 Aberdeen Road, Novato CA 94949

## GPS coordinates: 38.059840, -122.526520

Transit: Short walk from Hamilton SMART train station, and accessible via Marin Transit #49 bus.
Aberdeen Rd is accessed through an open gate (just southeast of the Novato Skatepark) from Hamilton Parkway in the Hamilton area of Novato. Aberdeen Road is not marked.
Go through the gate onto Aberdeen Rd (note: 15 mph speed limit), then keep to the right at the fork to proceed to the nursery (ignore signs on left that say Do Not Enter) . The road ends at the nursery.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Apple Maps will not give you correct directions to the site. Please use written directions, Google Maps, or GPS coordinates. Thank you!
Limit 12 attendees
Contact Stacey at marincnpsvolunteers@gmail.com with questions.
Please:
● Practice clean trail etiquette. Pocket Guide – Every Step Counts and Cleanliness Tips for Hikers
● Sorry, no dogs on this trip.