Join Ken Himes and Don Thomas for our fall habitat restoration project at the Caltrans fountain thistle site. This is the twice-a-year event that we have been conducting for over 10 years in partnership with Jake Sigg and the Yerba Buena Chapter of CNPS, to protect the Federally endangered fountain thistle.
Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale) is a rare endangered plant that grows in an unusual specialized habitat, serpentine seeps. It is found only in a few places on the San Francisco Peninsula and only in San Mateo County.
Our work at this site is a restoration success story. Once almost completely displaced by jubatagrass (Andean pampas grass), the fountain thistle has largely recovered, as a result of the work done by CNPS volunteers. However, fountain thistle is still under threat from jubatagrass and other non-native plants. By removing these invasive plants twice a year, we have succeeded in preserving the habitat of the fountain thistle.
Sturdy gloves are recommended; you might also want to bring sunscreen, water, a hat, layered clothing and wear long sleeves and long pants. If you cannot bring your own tools, tools will be provided. Contact Don at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your spot and for directions to the meeting place.
Mon Oct 13 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Wed Oct 15 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Oct 17 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Oct 18 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Oct 18 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Oct 18 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Sat Oct 18 @10:00AM - 03:00PM Fall Plant Sale |
Mon Oct 20 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Wed Oct 22 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Thu Oct 23 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM CNPS SCV Board Meeting |