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Plant Communities of the South Bay, a walk in Coyote Valley OSP (Morgan Hill) 
Sunday, February 19, 2023 10:00am
 

Why do plants grow where they grow? In nature, plants grow in readily identifiable communities or associations united by location (soil, topography, and microclimate). Join Arvind Kumar and Ashok Jethanandani as we explore the common plant communities of the South Bay such as grassland, scrub, chaparral, and oak woodland. Beginners interested in plant identification are welcome; prior knowledge of native plants or botany is not required.

We will take the Arrowhead Loop Trail in Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, which goes through grassland, chaparral, and oak woodland. Expect to see serpentine outcrops and unique native plants that grow in this inhospitable medium. The distance covered is 4 miles with 600’ of elevation gain/loss.

Bring a hat, water, a bag lunch, and your favorite trail accessories (camera/smartphone/hand lens/binoculars/field guide/none). Dress in layers, and appropriately for winter weather. Heavy rain cancels.

Space is limited so please reserve your spot by going to our Chapter’s Meetup page to sign up.

Location Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
Space is limited so please reserve your spot by going to our Chapter’s Meetup page to sign up.
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Upcoming Events

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