Natural History Wanderings

Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association has a new wildflower report:

Big Spring – Still plenty of streaming water in the creek. It is closer to home. This is the third time we visited Big Spring; this time we hiked the lower canyon down to Middle Spring. This is a canyon with a creek, narrow and steep. Expect a lot of steep terrain, so be careful, check all options before proceeding. Watch for wild cucumber, they look like vines and have a strong smell. They can fill a large area with flowers. Flowers seen include:

See photos, hike details and older reports at; Anza-Borrego Wildflowers.