Join Don Thomas on a visit to Eaton Park in San Carlos, where we will see a population of Dirca occidentalis, the Western leatherwood.

After seeing leatherwood, we will walk up the trail for some great views. (There are some steep sections.) We should be finished by about lunch time, but it is suggested that you bring lunch and water. There is an optional additional hike afterwards in the adjacent Big Canyon Park. For more information contact Don Thomas at (408) 828- 4044 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

A description of the park can be found in the Peninsula Trails book by Jean Rusmore. A description of the trail and a plant list can be found at bit.ly/1IDE1VP.

Directions: Meet at 10am at the Eaton Ave. entrance to Eaton Park at the very end of Eaton Ave. in San Carlos. Eaton Ave. can be reached by way of El Camino Real or Alameda de las Pulgas, between Edgewood Rd. and Brittan Ave. Heavy rain cancels.