Sausalito Beautiful volunteers and City staff kicked off an ambitious effort to plant over 900 native plants in Dunphy Park, as part of phase two of the Dunphy Park Improvement Project. 

The native plants will create a healthier, more resilient landscape for pollinators, wildlife, and the Sausalito community. 

"We're creating a habitat with beauty, function, and accessibility," said Public Works Supervisor Oscar Lucario.

"I hope the living shoreline and the rest of the park plantings grow quickly so people can begin to see their beauty,” said Project Manager Sara Khorshidifard. "I hope this will be a great park for generations to come."

Below is a sneak peek at some of the plants you will see:

Trees:

• Coast Live Oak 
• Shore Pine 
• Arroyo Willow 
• Black Elderberry 
• Mountain Red Elderberry 

Shrub Masses:

• Quailbush
• California Sagebrush
• Coyote Brush
• Concha Ceanothus

Grasses:

• California Fescue 
• Canyon Prince Wild Rye 

You can view the full list of plants and a planting map here.

To give these young plants the best chance to thrive, the planted area will be temporarily fenced off for approximately three months while the plants establish their roots. Thank you for keeping dogs on leash around the fenced area and helping to protect this important investment in Sausalito's natural beauty.