Join Don Thomas to see the endemic western leatherwood (Dirca occidentalis) at Foothills Nature Preserve. Dirca flowered early this season, starting in November. We will look for late-flowering dirca along the Los Trancos Trail.
The preserve, until recently only open to Palo Alto residents, is now open to the general public. The preserve entrance is off Page Mill Road. We will meet at the Orchard Glen Picnic Area at 10am. To get to the Orchard Glen parking lot, bear left at the first intersection after passing the entrance kiosk.
Bring water and snacks for an optional lunch in the picnic area following the walk. For more information, contact Don at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
RSVP is required to join us for the walk. Space is limited. No drop-ins please. To register, please visit our Chapter’s Meetup page at www.meetup.com/California-Native-Plant- Society-Santa-Clara-Valley-Chapter. Driving directions are provided on the Meetup page. There’s a $6 entrance fee, exact change required.
For more information on Foothills Nature Preserve, see: www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services/Open-Space-Parks/Neighborhood-Parks/Foothills-Nature-Preserve. For a trail map, see: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/community-services/parks-and-open-space/open-space-maps/foothills-map.pdf.
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Sat May 18 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM Cutting and Seed Exchange + Plant Sale Pickup |
Mon May 20 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Thu May 23 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM CNPS SCV Board Meeting |
Fri May 24 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Fri May 24 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
Sat May 25 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
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Sat May 25 @10:00AM - 01:00PM “Seas of Downingias” Vernal Pool Wildflower Tour |
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