About Our Logo

Mount Tamalpais
Our namesake and place of origin, Mount Tamalpais anchors our work in community and place, serving as both a guidepost and a foundation for our purpose.
Balance • Vision • Strength
Sky
The sky symbolizes the open expanse of creative possibility. It offers space for growth and change while reminding us to remain flexible with the shifting winds.
Openness • Adaptation • Potential
Sun
The sun provides clarity and direction, and its light illuminates our path forward. It guides our way and honors the life-sustaining elements that connect us.
Strength • Clarity • Nourishment
People
People represent the spirit of community, the beauty of diversity, and the forging of alliances. Our networks remind us that change is built through trust and reciprocity.
Community • Love • Relationship
Native Plants
Local plants, rooted in place, embody resilience and strength. They reveal how life can thrive even in challenging conditions. The dotted seeds represent fertility and generosity.
Resilience • Protection • Strength
Coho Salmon
The salmon is a teacher of cycles, movement, and abundance. Its life journey reminds us of renewal, reciprocity, and the interconnected rhythms of water, land, and people.
Renewal • Transformation • Abundance
Turtle
The turtle is central to many creation stories and offers a stable foundation for life to begin and grow. It embodies an enduring nature that reflects stability and grounded presence.
Wisdom • Persistence • Stability
Ocean Water
Water connects our lands and peoples. It represents the flowing and sharing of traditions, ceremonies, and resources. It reminds us to navigate carefully and intentionally.
Life • Connection • Sharing