The stunning natural landscape of Marin County is truly one-of-a-kind, and most here agree that it should be protected from being paved over or neglected. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Environmental Nonprofit picks see below.
Our 2024 Philanthropy category sponsor is Skin Suite Marin. View the rest of the Philanthropy category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central, and Western Marin.
Southern | Central | Western
Southern Marin
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Tiburon
Once upon a time, Richardson Bay was headed to a life as a business area and residential marina. But concerned citizens rushed to its defense and purchased the land to create a sanctuary for birds and other water wildlife. The bay is open to everyone, so long as you don’t disturb any winter birds in hibernation.
376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, 415.388.2524
Central Marin
Friends of Corte Madera
Corte Madera
When a report was published 30 years ago suggesting a group of environmental activists form to mitigate the destruction of the creek, Friends of Corte Madera was born. They work to develop scientific knowledge of the creeks and water quality, and then to share that information with the public. Friends encourages public participation and awareness through creek clean ups and policy meetings, hoping to bring the county together over the land we share.
PO Box 415 Larkspur, 415.456.5052
Conservation Corps North Bay
San Rafael
The Conservation Corps of North Bay empower youth to transform their lives through environmental work, their internships and paid work opportunities guiding young adults into careers that benefit themselves, their communities, and the natural world around them.
27 Larkspur St, San Rafael, 415.454.4554
Friends of China Camp
San Rafael
Along the shores of San Pablo Bay lies China Camp Park, offering stunning waterfront views, meadow and oak habitats and all manner of wildlife. This state park offers volunteer opportunities, events, and field trips for those looking to learn their history while wandering through the gorgeous environment.
101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, 415.456.0766
Western Marin
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Point Reyes
Farmland across the nation is being rapidly lost, but Marin Agricultural Land Trust is working to prevent that from happening here. This coalition of ranchers, farmers, and environmentalists has to date protected over 55,000 acres of Marin farmland and they have no intention of slowing down.
145 A St, Point Reyes Station, 415.663.1158
Best of the County Philanthropy Sponsor
Skin Suite Marin
Skin Suite Marin is the premier natural beauty and wellness destination in Southern Marin. Thena Holmen, RN has specialized in Aesthetic Nursing for over three decade and is known in the county for her emphasis on natural-looking beauty.
Skin Suite Marin offers the most advanced technology being the leading provider of the Fotona4D® non-invasive laser. Combined with the Hydrafacial, PRX Peel, fillers and Botox, Thena can help you achieve the best version of you with little discomfort and no down time.
What cause(s) have touched you?
When my eyes were opened to the reality of human trafficking, I felt an obligation to spread awareness and become involved to help every child to have hope and a future. I support an organization called Operation Rescue that fights against human exploitation and sex trafficking.
Why is philanthropy/humanitarianism important to you?
I believe beauty is more than skin deep.
Skin Suite Marin | Mill Valley | 415.881.6001 | skinsuitemarin.com
