The serpentine hills of Stile Ranch are home to a rich diversity of native annual and perennial wildflowers and the display this year is expected to be particularly exuberant. Join Arvind Kumar and Ashok Jethanandani on this walk to learn to identify the common wildflowers of our area. We will also examine the foliage and fruit of each species, to get a leg up on recognizing them out of bloom.
On this loop hike, we will go up the Stile Ranch Trail and return via the Fortini Trail. The distance covered will be 2.6 miles with 450’ of elevation gain/loss. Bring a hat, water, lunch, and your favorite trail accessories (camera/ smartphone/hand lens/binoculars/field guide/none). Dress in layers and appropriately for the weather.
RSVP via meetup.com (search for “California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter”) to reserve a spot.
Directions: Meet at the Stile Ranch TH parking lot on San Vicente Ave. just west of the T-junction with Fortini Rd. (In Google Maps, search for “Stile Ranch Trailhead.”) Parking is limited so carpooling is recommended.
Sat Oct 19 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Oct 19 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Tue Oct 22 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID |
Tue Oct 22 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Meadow Marvels: Sensitive Habitats and How to Protect Them, a talk by Tyler Feld |
Fri Oct 25 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
Sat Oct 26 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Oct 26 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Sat Nov 02 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Nov 02 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Community Work Day at the Native Plant Garden in Kirk Park |
Mon Nov 04 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |