Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 9, 2017

North Coast Redwood Update 6/7/17

Where to photograph in California – Yahoo Groups (Calphoto) has a report on the North Coast Redwood Rhododendrons

I spent several days in the Redwoods (all of them 6/3-6/7).  The Rhodies where really not present.  Last fall I believe they failed to set buds for this spring due to the stresses of the drought.  What I did see was phenomenal new growth with a promise of a good future show.  But I also saw some new concerns.

The forest is dry.  Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Damnation Trail/creek and other places where dry.  I experienced sunshine and slight overcast in each of the four days.  I was hoping to find fog but saw none. Research indicates that one of the effects of climate change is less fog.  This north coast is reliant on summer fog.  The redwoods are designed specifically to glean moisture from the fog and drop it to the ground to nourish flora and fauna alike but with less fog, there is no assurance of rhoadies or anything else.  The entire north coast ecosystem is clearly at risk, and this current republican president and his minions have no plan to protect it!

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 9, 2017

Columbia Hills/Dalles Mountain Ranch Wildflowers 6/7/17

Oregon Wildflowers has three new reports

Area/City State Visited
Big Summit Prairie, Ochoco NF OR 06/07/2017
Lookout Mountain, Ochoco NF OR 06/07/2017
Saddle Mountain Oregon Coast – Northern OR 06/07/2017

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 9, 2017

Wildlife Crossing Cut Animal-Vehicle Nearly 80%

 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service News Release

Path to Safety: Man-made wildlife crossings cut animal-vehicle collisions nearly 80 percent

Each year, thousands of animals are killed by motorists on interstate highways and roads that intersect critical wildlife habitats, greatly increasing the risk to human safety.

Looking to address this issue, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), with grant funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and in collaboration with the Nevada Department of Transportation (DOT) have recently built and monitored the effectiveness of the first-ever wildlife overpass project in Nevada along Highway 93, in Elko County.

The project started in 2008 with research on where multiple wildlife safety crossing structures would be placed with a goal of improving public safety and reducing the number of animals killed by 90 percent. This involved researching where wildlife typically crossed using GPS collars on mule deer and where collisions took place.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 8, 2017

If Climate Mayors Ruled The World 

Anthropocene Magazine reports on “If climate mayors ruled the world”

After President Donald Trump announced last Thursday that the United States would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda denounced the decision and reaffirmed its member cities’ commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change.

The group, informally known as the “climate mayors,” surged in membership to include 223 US mayors representing a population of more than 57 million by Sunday night. It’s easy to imagine that their stance is mostly symbolic, but that’s not necessarily the case, suggests a study published in Nature Climate Change three days before Trump’s announcement. It shows that cities are especially vulnerable to climate change, and that city-level policies are key to counteracting its effects.

The researchers analyzed climate data from the 1,692 largest cities worldwide, and found that since 1950, 27 percent of cities, home to 65 percent of the urban population, have been warming faster than the globe as a whole.

Read full story at: If climate mayors ruled the world | Anthropocene

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 7, 2017

Hawaii Signs Legislation To Implement Goals Of Paris Climate Accord 

NPR  reports

Gov. David Ige signed the senate bill on Tuesday, saying he was motivated by the evidence of climate change visible in Hawaii. It’s a commitment to reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Read story at  Hawaii Signs Legislation To Implement Goals Of Paris Climate Accord Anyway : The Two-Way : NPR

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 7, 2017

Homestead Valley Land Trust Wildflowers 6/6/17

Homestead Valley Land Trust reports on June 6

NEW
– California spikenard, one of the largest herbaceous plants in North America, grows to 3-9′ each season. Its white firework-shaped flowers are blooming now along creeks in the forests.
– Silverleaf cotoneaster, native to China, a large shrub with white flowers that will become bright red berries is blooming at forest edges.
– Tansy ragwort, native to Eurasia, is blooming with its bright yellow flowers along Laverne. The plant contains alkaloids that catepillars absorb, making them distasteful to predators. As with other alkaloid containing plants like poison hemlock and euphorbia, it can be toxic to people.
– Wavyleaf soap plant, only blooms at dawn and evening. It grows from a bulb covered in thick fibers and the flowers are borne on a tall stalk.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 7, 2017

California and China Sign Climate Agreement

The San Francisco Chronicle reported on an climate deal between California and China

With President Donald Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord, China and California signed an agreement Tuesday to work together on reducing emissions, as the state’s governor warned that “disaster still looms” without urgent action.

For now, he said, China, European countries and individual U.S. states will fill the gap left by the federal government’s move to abdicate leadership on the issue.

Read full story at California, China sign climate deal after Trump’s Paris exit – SFGate

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 6, 2017

Pacific Northwest Wildflowers 6/5/17 – updated

Oregon Wildflowers has just posted seven new wildflower reports for Oregon and Washington. Click on location to see report.

Location Area/City State Visited
Marys Peak Coast Range OR 06/05/2017
Sawtooth Rock Meadow / Mount June Western Cascades OR 06/05/2017
Lookout Mountain, Ochoco NF OR 06/04/2017
Cape Lookout Oregon Coast – Northern OR 06/03/2017
Dog Mountain Columbia Gorge (west – WA) WA 06/03/2017
Mount Pisgah Arboretum Willamette Valley OR 06/03/2017
Silver Star Mountain Gifford Pinchot National Forest WA 06/03/2017
Whychus Canyon Preserve OR 06/03/2017
Hamilton Mountain Columbia Gorge (west – WA) WA 06/02/2017
Ruckel Creek Trail Columbia Gorge (west – OR) OR 06/02/2017

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 6, 2017

Yosemite Wildflowers 6/6/2017

Yosemite National Park has posted photos of several wildflowers currently in bloom at  Yosemite National Park – Home. However no locations are mentioned.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 6, 2017

Hungry Valley Wildflowers 6/4/17

Hungry Valley OHV has a new wildflower  report for 6/4/17

There are still flowers blooming with a nice display of datura at the north entrance. The poppies are scattered, but there are several other plants in bloom along the roads in the grasslands heading toward Condor Mesa. Along the way, watch for the prickly poppies and California primrose in full bloom with their large white showy blossoms. The lupine and chia are still flowering, adding some purple to the landscape. The bush mallow is just starting to bloom with its pale pinkish-purple flowers.

The Mariposa lilies alone are worth the trip to Condor Mesa. There are several colors in bloom and quite a few congregated on the mesa. Please remember that the road to Condor Mesa is narrow and steep; 4WD is recommended. Be especially careful on the blind corners!

The yucca continues to bloom throughout the park and even has new buds sprouting, so the show should continue for a few more weeks. The paintbrush is adding a splash of red around the park and was seen on the hillsides with the speckled clarkia. The speckled clarkia is also known as farewell-to-spring, and, with the wildflower season winding down, this will be the last report for this year.

There are still plenty of flowers to be seen, the weather is beautiful and the crowds are light; it’s a great time to plan a trip to Hungry Valley! Have a safe summer and enjoy the park!

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 6, 2017

Lawsuit Launched Against Trump Border Wall ‘Prototype’ Construction

Center for Biological Diversity News Release

Lawsuit Launched Against Trump Border Wall ‘Prototype’ Construction

SAN DIEGO— The Center for Biological Diversity today filed a formal notice of intent to sue the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection over impacts to endangered species and critical habitat from building up to 20 border-wall “prototype” designs in San Diego County.

“The Trump administration is allowing construction of these border-wall prototypes without even paying lip service to protecting the environment,” said Brian Segee of the Center. “The administration’s failure to consider the impacts of these border-wall prototypes shows a striking disregard for our nation’s irreplaceable natural heritage and doesn’t bode well for how the administration will approach construction of the wall itself, which would be a disaster for people and wildlife alike.”

As detailed in the Center’s notice, the Trump administration is proceeding with construction of the prototypes without any environmental review or attempt to avoid harm to endangered species, violating both the National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 5, 2017

Washington Wildflowers: Westberg Peak 6/1/17

Desert USA reports

We found some beautiful patches of wildflowers on Westberg Peak in the forested areas around the Prater trail.  We visited 6/1/17. There are thousands of Bitterroot blooming in the flat areas west of the peak. Be aware that Bitterroot usually don’t open until late morning. The Westberg trail is just south of Ellensburg WA.

See photos at Desert Wildflower reports for Northern California by DesertUSA

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 5, 2017

The Five Worst Things Donald Trump Has Done On Climate Change – So Far

The Guardian has a story on the “The five worst things Donald Trump has done on climate change – so far” and this was before he decided to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.  Americans supported the Paris Climate agreement by over five to one according to a Yale poll. The poll even showed a majority of Americans supported the climate agreement in all fifty states. Read story about other things Trump has done that are harmful to the climate at: The five worst things Donald Trump has done on climate change – so far | Environment | The Guardian

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 4, 2017

Rhododendrons in the Coastal Redwoods 6/4/17 -updated

Where to photograph in California – Yahoo Groups (calphoto) reports on the Rhododendrons in the Coastal Redwoods

Damnation Creek is splendid right now, not quite at peak.  CA 101 is also nice near the Damnation TR, but massive road construction makes photography tough as most all turnouts are being used to store equipment.   Lots of signal lights and flaggers make for slow travel – heads up.
Upper Howlander Road near Stout Grove has some Rhodies.  Lady Bird Johnson also beginning to bloom.  Rhodadendrin trail is currently closed in key Rhodie section due to bridge collapse.

See more photos for the coastal redwoods at Where to photograph in California – Yahoo Groups 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 4, 2017

Marin Wildflowers 6/3/17

The Marin CNPS Facebook page has new photos for Ring Mountain and Tennessee Valley Road at  Marin Native Plants

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 4, 2017

Placer and Nevada County Wildflower Books


The Union reports on two wildflower books for Nevada and Placer County.  “Tahoe’s Spectacular Wildflower Trails.” by Julie Carville and “Wildflowers of Nevada and Placer Counties, California” by the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plants Society. Read more about these books at  Wildflowers in abundance: Beauty and books for exploring naturalists | TheUnion.com

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 3, 2017

Governors Brown, Cuomo and Inslee Form U.S. Climate Alliance

Office of the governor news release

CA GOVERNOR BROWN, NY GOVERNOR CUOMO AND WA GOVERNOR INSLEE ANNOUNCE FORMATION OF U.S. CLIMATE ALLIANCE

Brown, Cuomo and Inslee Will Serve as Co-Chairs, Urge Other States to Join Alliance

SACRAMENTO – In response to President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee today announced the formation of the United States Climate Alliance, a coalition that will convene U.S. states committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement and taking aggressive action on climate change.

“The President has already said climate change is a hoax, which is the exact opposite of virtually all scientific and worldwide opinion,” said Governor Brown. “I don’t believe fighting reality is a good strategy – not for America, not for anybody. If the President is going to be AWOL in this profoundly important human endeavor, then California and other states will step up.”

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 2, 2017

Salt Point and Kruze Rhododendron Wildflowers 6/1/17

Where to photograph in California – Yahoo Groups Calphoto has the following new report for Salt Point State Park and Kruze Rhododendron State Natural Area

The Salt Point trail between the visitor center and Stump Beach cove was particularly satisfying, with both number, variety and often density of flowers, along with a lovely backdrop of stone, coves, sea lions and beautiful shoreline. In full bloom now are sea thrift (just passing peak, but everywhere), lupines (including a lot of yellow bush lupines), poppies, beach aster, some sort of dwarf brodiaea, indian warrior, tidy tips, and others that I’m too tired to name. So many succulents (not sure if they’re a type of Dudleya) growing in so many nooks and crannies are in bud, should be starting to bloom in the next week or so. Lots of grasses too at times, some I don’t know, but quite a bit of rattlesnake grass, which is unfortunate, yet does lend some interesting texture.

Kruse was odd. About one in every 10 rhododendrons that we saw had one or two small groups of flowers, but rarely showed any old ones (indicating that it was past peak) or flowers in bud (indicating that it was pre-peak.) No idea what to make of that, but on the whole disappointing. There were other things blooming under the trees, including trail plant, violets, and here and there a gorgeous red lily.

There were, however, what I think are Rhododendron columbianum in full bloom, with a particularly nice stand of them near the Gerstle entrance, and a few around Kruse.

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 2, 2017

California Leads Fight Against Trump Administration’s Climate Policies

The New York Times report on how California is leading the world in fighting Climate Change and Trump’s anti-environmental policies

The environmental ministers of Canada and Mexico went to San Francisco last month to sign a global pact — drafted largely by California — to lower planet-warming greenhouse pollution. Gov. Jerry Brown flies to China next month to meet with climate leaders there on a campaign to curb global warming. And a battery of state lawyers is preparing to battle any attempt by Washington to weaken California’s automobile pollution emission standards.

As President Trump moves to reverse the Obama administration’s policies on climate change, California is emerging as the nation’s de facto negotiator with the world on the environment. The state is pushing back on everything from White House efforts to roll back pollution rules on tailpipes and smokestacks, to plans to withdraw or weaken the United States’ commitments under the Paris climate change accord.

In the process, California is not only fighting to protect its legacy of sweeping environmental protection, but also holding itself out as a model to other states — and to nations — on how to fight climate change.

Read full story at Fighting Trump on Climate, California Becomes a Global Force – The New York Times

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 1, 2017

Marin Wildflowers 6/1/17

The Marin CNPS Facebook page has a new posting of photos for Ring Mt. and Old St. Hillary’s at Marin Native Plants.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 1, 2017

Mount Rainier Wildflowers 6/1/17

Mount Rainier National Park   has its first report of the season

Currently Blooming – June 1, 2017
There are two species of Oregon-grape in the park, and both are currently blooming! Cascade Oregon-grape (Berberis nervosa) is common at low elevations, while holly-leaf Oregon-grape (Berberis aquifolium) is rare. Both species are found around Longmire. Cascade Oregon-grape is short, and each leaf has 11-19 leaflets. Holly-leaf Oregon-grape is a larger shrub, with 5-9 spiny dark green leaflets per leaf. Both species have clusters of bright yellow flowers.

Wildflower Reports

  • Longmire (6/1) – roundleaf violet, stream violet, alaska violet, calypso orchid, twayblade, holly-leafed Oregon-grape, Cascade Oregon-grape, wild strawberry, kinnikinnick, serviceberry, siberian miner’s lettuce (early)
  • Nisqually Entrance (6/1) – vanilla leaf

Wildflower Photos are available on Mount Rainier’s Flickr page.

Plan Your Visit
Paradise andSunrise are two of the main visitor center areas at Mount Rainier National Park. Both areas are well known for their impressive wildflower meadows. The park also maintains dozens of trails perfect for wildflower viewing.

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 1, 2017

Edgewood Park June Wildflowers

Friends of Edgewood Park have updated its website to show what plants are typically blooming in June. There are  photos of plants you might see. Explore plant locations, plant species, which plant blooms when, and answers to a host of other questions at What’s Blooming This Month.

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 1, 2017

June 3 Is National Trails Day

What’s National Trails Day All About?
National Trails Day is the only nationally coordinated event designed to unite all muscle-powered trail activities with the goal of connecting more people to trails. Every trail beckons adventure and has a story to share with any person willing to discover it, and American Hiking Society believes these trail experiences can improve the lives of every American.

Each year, on the first Saturday of June, American Hiking Society and the trails community invite Americans of all ages and abilities to find their own adventure and discover their unique story at one of the thousands of events hosted throughout the country.

By coordinating a wide array of trail activities on a single day, National Trails Day attracts new trail users and helps connect existing trail enthusiasts with local clubs and organizations with the hopes of creating trail advocates and stewards. The task to protect and maintain more than 200,000 miles of trails in the U.S. requires a collaborative effort among trail clubs, organizations, government agencies, and most importantly passionate trail advocates and stewards.

Find out about events near you at  National Trails Day National Trails Day® – National Trails Day

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 31, 2017

Oregon Wildflowers 5/30/19

Oregon Wildflowers has three new posts

Dog Mountain The balsamroot is looking very good in the high summit meadows. Plenty of other wildflowers are also in bloom. There are also other Dog Mountain reports in the OW Facebook group.

Herman Creek Trail There are many wildflowers in bloom along the Herman Creek Trail, including a profusion of Columbia Windflowers especially after the powerline road crossing up to the junction with the Nick Eaton Ridge Trail.
Other blooming varieties include: Bugbane, Nootka Rose, Inside-Out Flower, Columbia Windflower, Solomon’s Seal, Foamflower, Western Starflower, Striped Coralroot, Spotted Coralroot, Honeysuckle, Paintbrush, Blue-Eyed Mary, Strawberry Plant, Tiger Lily (buds only), Large-Leaf Avens, Stonecrop, Bead Lily, Scouler`s Valerian, Fringecup, Piggyback Plant, Popcorn Flower, Arnica, Red Columbine, Sea Blush, Larkspur (but mostly fading), Desert Parsley, Senecio, Lupine, Vanilla Leaf, Pacific Waterleaf, Fairy Slipper, Monkeyflower, and Western Meadowrue.

Saddle Mountain Wildflowers have started blooming at Saddle Mountain, including Paintbrush, Desert Parsley, Phlox, Buttercups, Larkspur, and more. Please see the photos at her Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/oregonwildflowers/permalink/628726190656372/
(NOTE: You must be a member of the Oregon Wildflowers Facebook group to view these photos)

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 31, 2017

CNPS Field Trips June 2017

June 2017 Field Trips:

(for more information on trips go to chapter websites; also check out chapter websites for late trip postings)

Bristlecone (Mono, Inyo and NE Kern counties) http://bristleconecnps.org/index.php

  • June 10, Saturday: Whippoorwill Flat Field Trip, Inyo Mountains,
  • June 17, Saturday: Conglomerate Mesa

East Bay CNPS http://www.ebcnps.org/

Marin CNPS http://www.marin.edu/cnps

Milo Baker (Sonoma county) http://milobaker.cnps.org/index.php/events/field-trips

  • Nefertierra June 3, 2017, Saturday, 10AM – 1PM at Nefertierra
  • Effects of Elk Grazing on Native Plant Communities at Tomales Point, Point Reyes National Seashore June 24, 2017, Saturday, 10:30AM – 2PM at Tomales Point, Pt Reyes Nat’l Seashore

Napa Valley http://www.napavalleycnps.org/

North Coast http://northcoastcnps.org

  • Jun 3, Sat. City of Arcata walk in a city-owned forest with Michael McDowall. Details later.
  • Jun 4, Sun. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Azaleas at Stagecoach Hill, a walk
  • Jun 16-18, Fri.-Sun. Ruth Lake Camp-out
  • Jun 17, Sat. 1-3 p.m. “Grass Basics with Basic Grasses in Hiller Park” a walk

Santa Clara Valley http://www.cnps-scv.org/

  • Sunday, June 18 (this is the correct date), 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. #2 in a Series: First Day of Summer (San Jose) Beginner’s Bird and Plant ID Walk at Lake Cunningham Park

Santa Cruz http://www.cruzcnps.org/field_trips.php

Yerba Buena (San Francisco/Northern San Mateo) http://www.cnps-yerbabuena.org/

If you are interested in information on other chapters go to: http://www.cnps.org/cnps/chapters/

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 30, 2017

Oregon Wildflowers 5/28/19

Oregon Wildflowers has two new new posts

Herman Creek Trail There are many wildflowers in bloom along the Herman Creek Trail, including a profusion of Columbia Windflowers especially after the powerline road crossing up to the junction with the Nick Eaton Ridge Trail.

Other blooming varieties include: Bugbane, Nootka Rose, Inside-Out Flower, Columbia Windflower, Solomon’s Seal, Foamflower, Western Starflower, Striped Coralroot, Spotted Coralroot, Honeysuckle, Paintbrush, Blue-Eyed Mary, Strawberry Plant, Tiger Lily (buds only), Large-Leaf Avens, Stonecrop, Bead Lily, Scouler`s Valerian, Fringecup, Piggyback Plant, Popcorn Flower, Arnica, Red Columbine, Sea Blush, Larkspur (but mostly fading), Desert Parsley, Senecio, Lupine, Vanilla Leaf, Pacific Waterleaf, Fairy Slipper, Monkeyflower, and Western Meadowrue.

Tire Mountain The following wildflowers are blooming: Harsh paintbrush (Castilleja hispida), Hall`s lomatium (Lomatium hallii), Menzies` larkspur (Delphinium menziesii), Thompson`s mistmaiden (Romanzoffia thompsonii), California mistmaiden (Romanzoffia californica), and Spreading Phlox (Phlox diffusa). See photos at http://westerncascades.com/2017/05/27/tire-mountain-flowers-taking-off/

Pacific Northwest Wildflowers reports has a detailed plant and animal list for : East Simcoe Mountains Unit, Klickitat Wildlife Area in the Columbia River Gorge at May 28, 2017.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 30, 2017

June 2017 Birding Field Trips

June   2017  Golden Gate Audubon Birding Field Trips

For more information on any of the trips below go to http://goldengateaudubon.org/field-trips/fieldtrips/

  • Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley Friday, June 2, 8:30 — 11:00 a.m. (First Friday bird walk)
    Alan Kaplan, LNKPLN67@gmail.com or (510) 526-7609 for messages. 
  • Fledgling Families at Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline, Oakland Sunday, June 4,  7 — 10 a.m.
  • San Francisco Botanical Garden Sunday, June 4, 8:00 — 10:30 a.m. (First Sunday bird walk)
  • Tilden Park, Berkeley – Dusk Birdsong Wednesday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.
  • Valle Vista Staging Area, Upper San Leandro Reservoir (Second Friday bird walk; leaders vary by month) Friday, June 9, 8:00 a.m. — noon
  • UCSF Mt. Sutro Open Space Preserve. San Francisco Saturday June 10, 2017. 8:30 — ~11:30 a.m.
  • Hilltop Lake Park, Richmond Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 9:00 — 10:45 a.m.
  • Corona Heights, San Francisco Friday, June 16, 8 — 10 a.m. (Third Friday bird walk)
  • Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, Oakland Saturday, June 17, 2017  9 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
  • Fort Mason Community Garden, San Francisco Sunday, June 18, 8:00 — 10:00 a.m. (Third Sunday bird walk)
  • Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, 2777 Middle Harbor Road, Oakland Wednesday, June 21, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. (Third Wednesday bird walk) 
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park Friday-Sunday, June 23, 24, 25
  • Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park, Oakland Wednesday, June 28, 9:30 a.m. – noon (Fourth Wednesday bird walk)

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 29, 2017

Marin Wildflowers 5/ 24 to 5/29 – updated

The Marin CNPS Facebook page has photos from recent posts for Rock Springs,Pt. Reyes, Ring Mt., Bon Tempe Lake and Lucas Valley Creek watershed, other side of Loma Alta, near Big Rock at Marin Native Plants

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 29, 2017

Yosemite Wildflowers 5/27/17

report and photos by Spencer Westbrook

I returned from the Yosemite area on Saturday after finding an amazing display of wildflowers in the area. I avoided the Valley other than a quick drive through to see the falls, the Valley being jammed with buses, RV’s, cars and people, this on Wednesday, 5/24, and headed to my old stomping grounds along Evergreen Road where I camped at Diamond O campground, which had been trashed by Forest Service logging contractors, another story.
The flower display Evergreen Rd was as good I have ever seen it, photographing here for almost 30 years. In particular were the displays of iris which were in full bloom and found by the hundreds. The meadows were packed with a beautiful display of meadow foam with blue eye grass, mule ears, delphinium, and others mixed in.
Flowers along Hetch Hetchy Rd were excellent as well, if you can find a place to park and walk along the road.
The falls at Hetch Hetchy were in full flow, Wapama Falls being as big as I have ever seen it, and way less crowded that the Valley.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 29, 2017

Sierra Wildflower Viewing

The Sacramento Bee has an article on where to to see wildflowers in the Sierra this summer in California  at Sierra wildflower ‘superbloom’ will last through August in California | The Sacramento Bee

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