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Youre
Invited!
Restoring
Our Backyard:
Why Our Creeks Need Trees
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A talk by Karen Gaffney, Restoration Ecologist
Stream ecosystems, also known as riparian corridors,
can support myriad trees, wildflowers, birds, fish and other wildlife,
and enhance the beauty, safety and value of your home. Come learn
about:
- What riparian corridors do
- Why riparian corridors are valuable
- The benefits and challenges in working to restore
riparian corridors
Karen Gaffney is the Restoration Ecologist
at Circuit Rider Productions, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to the
preservation and enhancement of native ecosystems. She has been
engaged in ecological restoration throughout California and the
Rockies for over twenty years, with extensive experience in watershed
planning projects. Karen is especially interested in the ecology
and restoration of riparian systems.
Wednesday,
August 21, 7:00 PM
San
Geronimo Valley Cultural Center (in San Geronimo)
6350
Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (5 mi. west of Fairfax)
*This
event is wheelchair accessible*
Funded
by California ReLeaf and the Trust for Public Lands
Call
Jen Brennan for more information: (415) 488-0370
First
Presentation of SPAWNS Tree Ecology Seminar Series.
Join SPAWN in a fascinating journey
into the ecosystems of the watersheds of Marin County and beyond.
Hear distinguished speakers and join interesting discussions on
trees, salmon, steelhead, Coast Miwok culture, Sudden Oak Death
and fire and how these parts of the forest system interact. We will
learn how we can protect and safeguard the forests of West Marin
County. Seminars will be held monthly or bi-monthly at the San Geronimo
Valley Cultural Center or the Dance Palace in Pt. Reyes Station.
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