It is said that a place feels like home when you can name the native trees and shrubs around you. Join Arvind Kumar and Stephen Rosenthal to learn about the trees and shrubs native to our area.
We will walk through a variety of native habitats: grassland, oak woodland, sage-chaparral scrub and riparian. Expect to see a variety of oaks, bay laurel, madrone, bigberry manzanita, toyon, coffeeberry, buckeye, holly- leaved cherry and snowberry. Trail vista points offer spectacular views of the Diablo Range and Mt. Hamilton. Beginners interested in plant identification are welcome.
Bring a hat, water, and a bag lunch. Dress in layers and appropriately for late fall weather. Heavy rain cancels. We’ll cover 4.3 miles with 500’ of elevation gain.
Space is limited. Please RSVP through the CNPS SCV Meetup site: www.meetup.com/California- Native-Plant-Society-Santa- Clara-Valley-Chapter.
Directions: We’ll meet in the preserve parking lot at 10am, at 4289 Casa Loma Rd. in Morgan Hill. From Hwy. 101 South take Bailey Ave. west to McKean Rd. Turn left onto McKean Rd. and head south, past Calero County Park. Turn right on Casa Loma Rd. and follow it to the park entrance. The parking lot is on the left. For a map and detailed directions visit goo.gl/maps/paLx2kuHoV82.
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Sat May 11 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sun May 12 Limited Online Plant Sale |
Sun May 12 @10:30AM - 01:30PM Plant ID Walk at Alum Rock Park (East San Jose) |
Mon May 13 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Tue May 14 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |
Thu May 16 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Propagating Native Plants at Home, a talk by Stanley Gu |
Fri May 17 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Sat May 18 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat May 18 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM Cutting and Seed Exchange + Plant Sale Pickup |