Transforming public spaces into vibrant
native plant habitats
Our projects boost biodiversity and
foster environmental stewardship through community outreach and education, while adding a touch of beauty and joy.
We're expanding habitat
What began as a single marshland revitalization in 2021 has grown into 40,000+ square feet of thriving native habitat.​
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Refugia Marin has planted thousands of California native plants, built outdoor classrooms, and inspired the next generation of environmental stewards.
Flame Skimmer Dragonfly
Photo Credit: Leah Prahm Photography
Native Plants Matter
​Long before our neighborhoods, parking lots, and playing fields existed, California's native plants supported an incredible web of life.
Today, wildlife struggles to find the food and shelter it needs. Even planting small natural spaces can make a remarkable difference​
Native Sweat Bee
Photo Credit: Amineh Stevenson
Bee on Seaside Daisy
Photo Credit: Leah Prahm Photography
Native Plants Work Smarter
Bursting with color, texture, and even fragrance, native plants attract bees, butterflies, and birds while also helping restore nature’s balance. Native plants:
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Grow naturally in our unique climate
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Provide nectar for native bees and other pollinators
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Support butterflies through every stage of their lives
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Create food, shelter, and nesting places for birds
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Thrive with little water once established
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Strengthen biodiversity across our communities
Enjoy a short wander through our habitats
Step inside our habitats and discover the places we've been growing together.
Explore the transformation
A few years ago, this corner of Town Park was filled with invasive weeds.
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Today it's alive with California native plants, busy pollinators, birdsong, curious children, and volunteers who proudly call it "our habitat".​
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​Restoration doesn't have to begin with hundreds of acres.
Sometimes it starts with one small space, and a community willing to care for it.
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