Join us at Little Uvas Open Space Preserve (LUOSP) for a couple of hours of botanical exploration in a preserve normally closed to the public. Special access for this hike has been granted by the Open Space Authority. Located in the Southern Santa Cruz Mountains, LUOSP consists primarily of serpentine hardwoods and grasslands. It includes grey pine and oak woodlands among five small spring-fed ponds. We expect to find chia (Salvia columbariae), broomrape (Aphyllon sp.), California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), serpentine leptosiphon (Leptosiphon ambiguus), owl’s clover (Castilleja sp.), Chinese houses (Collinsia heterophylla) and many more spring wildflowers.
Bring binoculars, hand lens, snacks, lunch, and water. Wear sturdy boots and sun protection as we will be on open rocky fire roads of very gradual ascents in intermittent shade.
RSVP is required to join us for the walk. Space is limited. No drop-ins please. To register, please visit our Chapter’s Meetup page at www.meetup.com/California-Native-Plant-Society-Santa-Clara-Valley-Chapter/events/284135945. Driving directions are provided on the Meetup page.
Tue Dec 10 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |
Wed Dec 11 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Wreath-Making with Native Plants, a Talk and Demonstration by Jill Sowards |
Thu Dec 12 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM CNPS SCV Board Meeting |
Fri Dec 13 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Dec 14 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Dec 14 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Sun Dec 15 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM Seed and Cutting Exchange |
Fri Dec 20 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Dec 21 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Dec 21 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |