Assistant for MMG Social Biannual Gatherings

Please join me in planning of our two yearly events. May 15th is our spring social gathering at the Jonas Center in Novato. We would work together on the theme, design, and tasty items for the spring and fall gatherings.

If you are interested in artistically aiding me, please contact Nori Fithian or call 415-730-1543.

Come to the County Fair

The Marin County Fair is our biggest outreach opportunity and in need of coordinators to fulfill our mission to educate the public.

There are many opportunities to choose from. Have fun working with other MMGs to coordinate speakers, help recruit docents, assist with the plant sale or manage Children’s Day activities. Specifics for each task are well laid out by the previous Fair Team so you don’t need to reinvent the wheel! Choose an area that interests you.

Contact Cynda Vyas to find out more about joining the team.

Be an Exploring Habitats Docent

Interested in guiding second graders in their exploration of the natural world? Consider our dates as you plan your 2024 calendar. 

We host a second grade class at Marin Art and Garden Centeron each of these Tuesday mornings: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21. Our Spring 2024 orientation will be March 12 at Marin Art and Garden Center. Volunteer dates will be posted on VMS in late January. 

To learn more about the project, follow the project link on the VMS homepage or email Marcia Gunnarson.

Shadow the Tomato “Grow Head”

The Tomato Market team is looking for someone to shadow the grow head this year, with the goal that they will be ready to lead the process for the 2025 tomato grow. This is a big job, overseeing the activities of the day to day grow team and coordinating with the heads of the seeding, transplanting and transporting teams. 

This year we are planning to raise 4,500 tomato plants in the greenhouse at the Falkirk Cultural Center. Core activities will take place from March 10 through April 20. Leading the grow is truly gratifying, watching the seedlings as they sprout, produce their first true leaves, move into 3.5 inch pots as they mature and then grow at a breakneck pace, all under the nurturing care of the grow team. 

Sound interesting? If you want to learn more about this leadership role, contact Peter Norton.

Help with AV/Tech Support! Meet the Trainees! Attend the lectures!

The New Member Training Team is looking for an AV/ZOOM Assistant to support the speakers and trainers at the 2024 New Member Training classes on Thursdays from January 5, 2024, to Thursday, May 2, 2024.  

At the in-person classes, the assistant will arrive at 8:30 a.m. to set up the AV equipment and ensure that the PowerPoint presentations are ready to go. The in-person classes will be at Hamilton Community Center in Novato. If not staying for a class the assistant would be finished at 9:30 a.m. 

The assistant will host the ZOOM meetings starting at 8:30 a.m., share the Speakers' PowerPoints, and record the classes. If desired the assistant will be welcome to stay for the classes.

Contact: If interested in this unique opportunity, please email Janice Rosales at Janrosales@aol.com by December 6, 2023. Questions are welcome!

Become a Garden Mentor

The Tiburon Library seeks garden mentor for teen/tween garden. Volunteer would work closely with the teen librarian to put on after-school gardening activities/workshops once or twice a month in late winter/spring. 

Help the Advanced Training Team

Advanced Training always appreciates hearing about great speakers, books, movies and field trips for future trainings. Please share your ideas with Alissa Ralston.

Join Speakers Bureau/ Public Seminars