Join leaders Ken Himes and Joe Cernac backpacking 3 miles into Dead Fall Lake to set up camp. Over the next few days we’ll explore and botanize meadows and the summit of Mt. Eddy (9,026 ft.) with various elevation changes.
These trips are for CNPS members only, limited to 15 people each. Please note the elevation on both trips are well above 8,000 feet. These backpack trips are not suitable for anyone with any health and/or altitude issues.
To reserve your spot, contact Dee Himes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Ken Himes (650) 591-8560 or Joe Cernac (408) 292-5465 for more information.
Trip #2, Aug 4-11:
Join us for a return trip to see seven buckwheats, including the endangered Eriogonum alpinum (1B.2 listed) and E. siskiyouense (4.3 listed), to name a few at Mt. Eddy; and unusual plants such as Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis), and many Ericacious species, among them Western teaberry (Gaultheria ovatifolia, and Sierra laurel (Leucothoe davisiae) in Russian Wilderness.
Tue Aug 26 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID - Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) |
Wed Aug 27 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Aug 29 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Aug 30 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Aug 30 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Aug 30 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Mon Sep 01 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Wed Sep 03 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Sep 05 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Sep 06 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |