Sausalito Beautiful would like to welcome Sharna Brockett, Mary Foust, Beth Freeman-Rogers, and Bonnie MacGregor as the newest members of our Board of Directors.
Archive for category: Insights
Native Plant of the Month: Ceanothus (California Lilac)
Over the next few months you may notice throughout Sausalito a variety of shrubs and trees with round, dark green leaves and 3-5 inches of beautiful blue flowers. Most likely this is Ceanothus, a California native plant, often called California Lilac.
Green Thumbs Update & Upcoming Events
Our Green Thumbs volunteers have been busy! Have you noticed the succulents and weed-free planters around the Post Office? Or how about the nicely mulched trees and shrubs around MLK Park and below the dog park? Read below about an upcoming Green Thumbs Event as well as past events and what was accomplished these past few months.
Update on MLK Park Trees
The trees planted at MLK Park in 2019 and 2022 are doing great! They were recently structurally pruned and fertilized, while the plaque commemorating the citizens who donated to this project was recently installed.
Green Thumbs Volunteers Hands-On Work at the Post Office & Southview Park
In late September, Green Thumbs volunteers and members of the Sausalito Rotary Club rejuvenated the Sausalito Post Office landscaping. They weeded, raked and removed debris, deadheaded the agapanthus, replanted succulents, and ...
Our Impact in 2022 & Goals for 2023
We couldn’t do it without you!
You and your fellow volunteers and donors make Sausalito’s parks, streets and greenspaces healthy, sustainable, and resilient… and best of all, BEAUTIFUL!
Please consider making an end-of-year donation to Sausalito Beautiful. Our goal is to raise $35,000 to fund the on-going planting of trees, improvement of our parks, and strategic planning for our changing environment.
Learn to Live Lightly on the Earth with Resilient Neighborhoods
The Earth's climate is changing. Extreme climate events like drought, record breaking heat, flooding, and widespread wildfires are all things we are experiencing in Marin. The good news is that progress is being made as the world shifts to a clean energy future. But we must increase our commitment...
Southview Park Grand Opening & Matching $5,000 Grant
After two years of refurbishment, the grand opening for Southview Park was held on September 25, 2022. Approximately 50 community members...
The Power of Urban Forests
The verdant landscape of Sausalito bestows upon us many environmental, health, and economic benefits. We should set aside time, money, and resources for our green infrastructure in order to maximize the power of our Urban Forest.
Cultural Landscapes are as important as Historic Buildings
Understanding the cultural significance of a landscape can be a useful guiding principle when improving our public green spaces.Landscapes often tell more about a culture than its buildings, yet landscapes are not protected as historic buildings are...