NBC Bay Area reported
A wildflower war is blooming in Walnut Creek.
Each spring, thousands of people caravan to Shell Ridge to take pictures of California’s iconic wildflowers.
Among them are influencers who drag their mountain bikes and camera equipment through the delicate flower beds.
To protect the city’s largest open space from the onslaught of visitors, local neighborhood groups are fighting back.
Read more Preparations underway for wildflower crowds in Walnut Creek – NBC Bay Area
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