Volunteer opportunities at Chicken Ranch Beach

Hi Volunteers

Here is the signup link for volunteers for the Chicken Ranch Beach Wetland Enhancement native planting project.  Perhaps you will have some time to join this crew!

Planting through December 2026
The Tomales Bay Foundation is seeking volunteers to help plant and maintain 7500 nursery-grown native plants at the newly excavated wetland at Chicken Ranch Beach.  Planting is largely completed but we are also waiting for the water level to recede before planting in wet areas.

On-site planting is scheduled many Wednesday and Saturday mornings.  Volunteer days are being coordinated by the SPAWN nursery.  If you would like to volunteer please sign up email khopper below.  For questions or to share your specific interest and/or experience please email steward@tomalesbayfoundatiion.org or khopper@tirn.net 

2026 Volunteer schedule at Chicken Ranch is as follows:

SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 9/2, weeding 9:00 AM – NOON
Wednesday 9/16 planting 9:00 AM – NOON
Saturday 9/26 planting 9:00 AM – NOON
Wednesday 9/30 planting 9:00 AM – NOON


OCTOBER
Saturday 10/10 planting 9:00 AM – NOON
Wednesday 10/14 planting 9:00 AM – NOON
Saturday 10/24 planting 9:00 AM – NOON
Wednesday 10/28 planting 9:00 AM – NOON


NOVEMBER
Saturday 11/7 planting 9:00 AM – NOON
Wednesday 11/11 planting 9:00 AM – NOON
Saturday 11/21 planting 9:00 AM – NOON


DECEMBER
Saturday 12/5 planting 9:00 AM – NOON
Wednesday 12/9 planting 9:00 AM – NOON
Saturday 12/19 planting 9:00 AM – NOON


Hope to see you out at Chicken Ranch Beach in Inverness!
Kristen Hopper
Nursery Manager
SPAWN
A project of
Turtle Island Restoration Network

Thank you for volunteering for this important restoration project, which will greatly improve our community.  We appreciate your interest and help.

 Tomales Bay Foundation Board

photo by Martha Ture, Mt. Tamalpias Photography