Caterpillars in West Marin
Insects are among our West Marin neighbors. Thanks to Barry Deutsch for the photos (taken on an iPhone week of August 15, 2012) and to Barbara Deutsch for caterpillar mentoring.
Tiger Swallowtail - early instar
Tiger Swallowtail - late instar
Monarch - 3rd instar
Anise Swallowtail - 4th instar
Monarch - 5th instar
Online Forums
Commons Connect Forums provide a virtual gathering place to those who live and work in the West Marin Community. (Access to this local online forum is limited to those who work and live in the geographical area outlined here.)
A single registration allows community members to post local events on the Community Calendar, to post items of immediate importance on Alerts, and to access all of the forums including:
- West Marin Soapbox: Campaigns, Causes, and Discussions
- Over-the-Hill-Gang: Rides and Errands
- West Marin Share: Reuse materials; share information and services - a money free zone
- West Marin Marketplace: rentals; things and services for sale
- Tending the Wild Collaborative: An Ethnobiology Project
- Local Food System Initiative: Food and garden related shares and information
- Think Local West Marin: Appreciation and applause for our neighbors
- Commons Connect Tech Support: Help with our Web site features
- Volunteering Opportunities in West Marin: Help our local non-profits
