Dr. MLK Jr Academy’s campuses in Marin City and Sausalito have invested in a gardening program for several years now, that provides a place where students can relax have fun working together, and build new skills while learning about the importance of fresh food and healthy nutrition.
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Notice our Beautiful Medians in Bloom? They Were Sausalito Beautiful’s First Project in 2014
You may have noticed that the Bridgeway medians in the north end of town are currently exploding with color!
That didn’t happen by accident. Enhancing the medians was one of the first projects undertaken by Sausalito Beautiful, and for a decade now, we have worked with the City’s landscaping team to make these “public gardens” look better than ever.
How do you keep Sausalito Beautiful? Neighbor Spotlight
Inspirational stories of neighbors going above and beyond to keep our beloved town beautiful.
This spotlight is on Kathy Klovstad, Sausalito Beautiful volunteer.
Upcoming Green Thumbs & Adopt-a-Park Volunteer Events
Our Green Thumbs and Adopt-a-Park neighborhood volunteers recently came together to weed the Post Office area and to prune, weed, and plant more native California plants in Langendorf Park. Click here to learn more, and mark your calendars to volunteer for one of our upcoming Green Thumbs gardening events and sign up to be notified...
Little Rays of Sunshine
Did you take a moment to bask in the golden glory of those radiant daffodils that popped up all over town?
They were like little rays of sunshine, brightening up even the gloomiest corners! You could spot them gracing the post office entrance, frolicking in the greenery of Dunphy, Gabrielson, Langendorf, and Southview parks, and they even snuck their way into...
Support Our Adopt-a-Park Program
Sausalito Beautiful’s Adopt-a-Park program mobilizes local neighborhood leaders and our Green Thumbs volunteers to improve our parks making them more resilient and beautiful. Working with the City Parks team, volunteers regularly meet to weed, mulch and plant with a focus on California natives and drought tolerant plants.
Cut Invasive Scotch Broom Now When Flowering Before It Goes to Seed
Do you have yellow-flowering shrubs on your property resembling the ones shown above? Well, chances are, you're dealing with Scotch Broom. This highly flammable and invasive plant hitchhiked over from Europe in the mid-1800s ...
Support Our Work in 2024
Thank you for your continued support of Sausalito Beautiful. Without you, we would not exist! We are writing to share with you the strides we have made to enhance and preserve the beauty of our beloved town, and to request your support for our ongoing efforts. Have you seen the seven newly planted street trees on Caledonia Street? Or after six years, the repaired sidewalk and brickwork on Bridgeway in front of Barrel House? After months of tirelessly knocking on doors, writing letters to secure property owners, retailers, and City approval, offering funding, and coordinating with contractors, we were able to complete these projects. They are just a few examples of how we put your donations to work in 2023.
Thank You for Attending Our Trees by the Sea Fundraiser
Thank you to many of you who attended the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce and Sausalito Beautiful’s Trees by the Sea fundraiser on October 1st at...
A Word From Our President, Morgan Pierce
Hello Friends and Fans of Sausalito Beautiful! We hope you are enjoying the wonderful weather and taking part in the many fun activities of our...