Plant Community Walk: Coastal Bluff Scrub
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 coastal bluff scrub plant community at Bean Hollow State Beach. Beginners interested in plant identification are welcome; prior knowledge of native plants or botany is not required.
We will take the Arroyo de los Frijoles Trail that goes from Bean Hollow Beach to Pebble Beach, and back. We expect to see coffeeberry, sagebrush, coyote brush, angelica, buckwheat, gumplant, seaside daisy, yarrow and more. The distance covered will be 1.5 miles with 45’ of elevation gain.
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 possibly foggy/windy weather. There is no drinking water in the park, so please bring your own.
Directions: The park is located 3 miles south of the town of Pescadero off Hwy 1. Take Hwy. 92 west to Half Moon Bay, then turn left on Hwy. 1 and go south for 18 miles, 3 miles past the town of Pescadero. We will meet in the parking lot at 9:30 am. Carpooling is recommended.
Space is limited. No drop-ins please. To complete the required RSVP, please visit our Chapter’s Meetup page. Driving directions and parking tips are provided on the Meetup page.
| Tue Nov 18 Native Plant ID |
| Wed Nov 19 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
| Fri Nov 21 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
| Sat Nov 22 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
| Sat Nov 22 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
| Sat Nov 22 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
| Mon Nov 24 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
| Wed Nov 26 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
| Fri Nov 28 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
| Fri Nov 28 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
