The Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association (MTIA) is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to promote the conservation, education, and interpretation of California State Parks, primarily at Mount Tamalpais State Park.

We do this in a variety of ways, including:

• Volunteering at the Visitor Center on East Peak
• Sponsoring interpretive hikes for the public
• Selling and distributing interpretive and educational materials
• Aiding in conserving and interpreting areas of the State Park System
• Fundraising to support these activities

Most of all, we are a group of individuals whose interest, ages and backgrounds vary greatly but are linked together by a love of Mt. Tam.

MTIA was formed in the mid-1980s, acquiring non-profit status in 1985.  The original founders include Jack and Margaret Tucker, Bonnie and Jack James, Laura Svendsgaard, Alane O'Rielly and Dorothy Gibson.  Today we have over 200 members.

Board of Directors

President                      Currently rotating among the board members

Vice President               Anne Komer

Secretary                      Barbara Wetzell

Treasurer                      Linda Futrell

Other Members:

   Patricia Ernsberger

   Frank Fontes

   Jordan Herrmann

   Susan Royce

   Richard Schneider

   Kathy Streblow

Advisory Members:

   Arlene Halligan

   Ryen Goering, Supervising Ranger, Mt Tamalpais State Park

Activities

Membership                         Susan Royce

Mt Log                                Arlin Weinberger

Visitor Center                        Paulette Lueke

Astronomy Program               Tinka Ross

Hiking Program                     Jordan Herrmann

Special Events                       Susan Nelson

Gravity Car Barn                     Arlene Halligan and Fred Runner