We will be exploring Franklin Point which is the botanically most interesting area of the Park. We’ll enjoy ocean views, coastal prairie including silver bur ragweed (Ambrosia chamissonis), California goldenbush (Ericameria ericoides), coastal sagewort (Artemisia pycnocephala), and Argentina anserina Potentilla anserina); dune including yellow sand verbena (Abronia latifolia), pink sand verbena (Abronia umbellata), seaside heliotrope (Heliotropium curassavicum) and American dunegrass (Eleymus mollis); sea cliff bluff lettuce, (Dudleya farinosa), fleshy jaumea (Jaumea carnosa), raptors, songbirds and maybe marine mammals.

As this is a day to have fun at the beach with fellow Chapter members, the ending time and depth of botanical discussion may be extended depending on participants.

Bring binoculars and layers of clothing for variable conditions including wind, sun and fog. Extreme weather cancels. For more information, contact Joerg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Directions: NOTE NEW MEETING PLACE: We are meeting at the North Whitehouse Creek Trailhead which is across from Rossi Rd, the Costanoa Lodge turnoff. This is 3.7 miles south of Pigeon Point Rd (the lighthouse). Parking is free here. Note that there are no bathrooms at Franklin Point. Flush toilets are located at the main entrance of Año Nuevo State Park. Trevlyn will let the kiosk staff know that we are coming and there will be no charge for parking if we just use the restrooms.