Nicasio School
Ranching In the Park: Not by Accident
A Marin Conservation League series of workshops designed to increase understanding of:
-ranching on lands managed by the Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS)
-their relation to Marin's larger ranching community
-key issues that will be addressed in PRNS's planning and environmental assessment for ranches in the Park
Check back often for updated speaker details.
Tuesday evenings 6pm-8pm. Locations will alternate between Sausalito and Nicasio. Carpooling encouaraged.
Sept. 27: A day in the life of a rancher Pt. Reyes National Seashore
The ABC’s of ranching and market influences on the economic viability of a ranch on the Seashore
The ABCs of ranching and dairy farming is the focus. Hear from actual grazing livestock and dairy ranchers what a day on the farm is like. Complementing this real life experience will be expert information from agricultural academics, providing important context for the external factors that can make or break the success of a family ranching operation.
Location: Nicasio School, 5555 Nicasio Valley Rd., Nicasio
Oct. 11: Doing it all: Taking care of the land the ranch
Stewardship of the ecosystems and natural resources that are the endowment of the National Parks in West Marin; grazing practices and conservation projects that work to improve water quality and protect wildlife habitat
Location: Bay Model, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito
Oct. 25: Hopes and dreams
REGISTER:
https://ranchinginthepark.eventbrite.comContact MCL at 415-485-6257 or
mcl@marinconservationleague.org
