OUR CURRENT PROJECTS - 2006

Blackie, The Horse That Stood Still
TPF is publishing a children's book about our favorite horse - Tiburon's Blackie. Written by Christopher Cerf and Paige Peterson in playful, rhyming text, "Blackie, The Horse Who Stood Still" includes 45 of Paige's lyrical full-color illustrations. It will be released on September 19th and is published by the Tiburon Peninsula Foundation and Welcome Enterprises, and will be distributed by Random House. [Learn more!]

Blackie's Student Brigade (BSB)
TPF has teamed up with Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary to create Blackie's Student Brigade, a volunteer effort to engage our youth as stewards of the environment. Projects include planning the restoration of Blackie's Creek and working with local schools to create ongoing programs in the community. [Learn more!]

Disaster Preparedness - 72 Hours - Every Household
Under the direction of a task force in partnership with the Belvedere Community Foundation, Town of Tiburon and City of Belvedere and Tiburon Peninsula Foundation, this project's goal is that every household on the Tiburon Peninsula be prepared to survive for 72 hours in the event of a regional disaster. A survival manual, training, and emergency preparedness kits are included in this community awareness project. [Learn more!]

Blackie's Garden
TPF honored Harvey Rogers, the Belvedere Master Gardener, who has been coordinating over 30 volunteers for 8 years to keep this garden beautiful. Annually, the TPF, Town of Tiburon, Belvedere Community Foundation and City of Belvedere support the planting and maintenance of the garden at the entrance to Blackie's Pasture. 

SOME PAST PROJECTS
Landmarks Society - TPF has joined efforts to support the Oral History Project and the restoration of Lyford's Stone Tower.  

Blackie's Grove
TPF underwrote the grading and re-seeding of the 'bay side' of Blackie's Pasture, as well as the creation of a natural park along the water with places to wander and sit to enjoy our environs.

Blackie's Big Birthday Bash
In 2003, TPF presented and sponsored a community event along with a carnival to celebrate Blackie's Birthday.TPF partnered with many non-profit organizations to help them raise funds during this lively day.

 

- Landscaping the multi-use Path by San Rafael Avenue and the Secret Garden along Richardson Bay shoreline.

- Belvedere - TPF contributed to the new Children's Playground and the Basketball Hoops in Belvedere Park.

- TPF is a contributor to Friday Nights on Main and Oktoberfest, very special all-community events.

- TPF accepts grant requests throughout the year.