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.
Thu Mar 28 @ 6:00PM - 07:30PM Ten Easy Steps to Creating a Bird- Friendly Garden, a talk by Vivian Neou |
Fri Mar 29 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Sun Mar 31 @ 8:00AM - 12:00AM Joshua Tree National Park |
Mon Apr 01 @ 8:00AM - 12:00AM Joshua Tree National Park |
Tue Apr 02 @ 8:00AM - 12:00AM Joshua Tree National Park |
Tue Apr 02 @ 6:00PM - 07:00PM Ten Easy Steps to Creating a Bird- Friendly Garden, a talk by Jennifer Dirking |
Wed Apr 03 @ 8:00AM - 12:00AM Joshua Tree National Park |
Thu Apr 04 @ 6:00AM - 07:30PM California Native Gardening Month by Month, a talk by Helen Popper |
Thu Apr 04 @ 8:00AM - 12:00AM Joshua Tree National Park |
Fri Apr 05 @ 8:00AM - 12:00AM Joshua Tree National Park |