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Solstice Sunset Invasive Species Removal at Martin Dunes | June 21

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

Located within the Monterey Bay dune complex, Martin Dunes protects critical habitat for several special status species, including the Monterey spineflower, Smith's blue butterfly, and Western snowy plover. However, introduced invasive species such as ice plant and annual grasses are ... Read More

Martin Dunes Invasive Species Removal | June 10

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

It’s California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW)! CISAW is an annual weeklong event, organized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, to increase public awareness of invasive species issues and promote public participation in the fight against California's invasive ... Read More

– POSTPONED – Volunteer: Martin Dunes Invasive Species Removal | May 12

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

Located within the Monterey Bay dune complex, Martin Dunes protects critical habitat for several special status species, including the Monterey spineflower, Smith's blue butterfly, and Western snowy plover. However, introduced invasive species such as ice plant and annual grasses are ... Read More

Iceplant Pull | November 18

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

Join the BSLT team at Martin Dunes as we pull iceplant to give the local dune ecosystem more space to thrive. Although iceplant has been almost completely eradicated from the Martin Dunes preserve in Marina, we must keep it in ... Read More

Iceplant Pull at Martin Dunes | August 29

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

Although iceplant has been almost completely eradicated from the Martin Dunes preserve in Marina, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the legless lizard and the Smith’s blue butterfly are depending on us! Please join us Monday, ... Read More

Stewardship Volunteer Event – Iceplant Pull

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

Stewardship Volunteer Event – Iceplant Pull Saturday, February 19 | 9:30AM – 1:30PM Martin Dunes Despite our efforts last month, the sensitive dune habitat at Martin Dunes still demands our attention. Although the invasive iceplant has been eradicated almost completely ... Read More

Stewardship Volunteer Event – Iceplant Pull

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

Stewardship Volunteer Event - Iceplant Pull Saturday, January 29 | 9:30AM – 1:00PM Martin Dunes Although the invasive iceplant has almost completely been eradicated from Martin Dunes in Marina, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the ... Read More

FULL | Iceplant Pulling Volunteer Event | September 25

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

Saturday, September 25 10:00AM to 1:00PM Martin Dunes in Marina Although the invasive iceplant has almost been completely eradicated from Martin Dunes in Marina, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the legless lizard and the Smith's blue ... Read More

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