ONE Tam

The Secret Life of Mt. Tam

It is clear Mt. Tamalpais is a biodiversity hotspot. With its wide mosaic of habitats ranging from lofty redwoods groves to the serenity of the oak woodlands, one could easily assume that along with the diversity of flora, there would be a vast diversity of fauna. This is what the Marin Wildlife Picture Index project attempts to prove. Join Monica Stafford in a tour of our local animal world that we only seldom stumble upon. We will discuss the purpose and findings of this project as we take a snap shot of Marin's Fauna. Monica will also share some background about the innovative One Tam partnership, as well as other exciting work that One Tam is supporting on the mountain.

Monica bio:

Monica has been involved in Bay Area park and wildlands management for over 15 years. In this time she has helped to develop programs that engage thousands of volunteers and students each year, and created internships and opportunities that have helped young people kick start their environmental careers. Monica is currently working with the One Tam partnership as the Community Ambassador Program Director. In collaboration with other program managers from One Tam, she is coordinating a One Tam Stewardship team and working to connect the community to Mt. Tam.

On her personal time, Monica has been involved in San Rafael’s public schools as a volunteer and PTA leader. Monica is also a Mt. Tam enthusiast who loves running, biking, botanizing on the mountain, and getting kids up to her favorite spot in the Bay Area, Mt. Tam’s East Peak. She earned a Master of Science degree from UC Berkeley’s Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, and a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Chicago.