CNPS Stewardship at Ring Mountain

Leaders:  Caroline Christman and Amanda Magallanes, Ring Mountain Stewardship Coordinator with Marin County Parks

Ring Mountain Spring Wildflowers
Photo by Caroline Christman

Ring Mountain is well-known for beautiful views and stunning wildflower displays.  Its serpentine grasslands are home to several rare plants including the Oakland star tulip and the Tiburon mariposa lily, which is found nowhere else. CNPS has a long history of supporting Ring Mountain  and is continuing that work with a stewardship focus. Join us for the first CNPS Ring Mountain Stewardship event for a morning of hands-on work to protect native habitat. We will focus on removing non-native invasive plants, such as tocalote and false brome, on an important wildflower site across from Turtle Rock. Removing invasive plants frees space and resources for native grasses and wildflowers to thrive. After a morning of rewarding work, Amanda will lead a short plant walk to enjoy the abundant wildflowers including tidy tips, goldfields, and owl’s clover, and to see if the Tiburon mariposa lily is blooming.

During the work day we will be using hand tools to remove invasive plants, and will be kneeling and working in tall grass. This location is exposed and can be windy. Please dress comfortably for field work and bring water and snacks.

Tools provided: Hand tools, spare gloves, and some kneeling pads.

Consider bringing: Sun protection and layers. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. If you have favorite gardening items you would like to bring (i.e., gloves, hori hori etc.), you are welcome to bring them if they are free of dirt and seeds. A spray bottle with rubbing alcohol will be on site to sanitize any personal gardening tools (to prevent plant pathogen introduction).

Meeting Location: Park and meet at the sign at the end of Taylor Rd. in Tiburon (dead-end street). From there we will walk together to our weeding site, which is approximately 0.3 miles with 100 ft of elevation gain (about a 10-minute walk).

Driving directions: From Hwy 101 in Corte Madera, take the Tamalpais Dr. exit east and go straight onto San Clemente, which merges into Paradise Dr after 0.4 miles. Follow Paradise Dr. approximately 1.7 miles, turn right onto Taylor Rd, and follow to the end (dead end). Parking is available on the side of the road.

If you have not done so already, please sign the Waiver for Marin Chapter 2025 Tambien en Espanol: Renuncia del participante 

Please sign up for this event with Meetup. Max 15 people   Rain cancels

Tidy Tips, Sky Lupine, and Purple Needle Grass
Photo by Caroline Christman