These tours will bring you up close and personal with not only the 8+ rare plant species that the Preserve was established to protect with habitat conservation, but you’ll also see the diverse habitats of the Preserve, from grassland to (two types of!) chaparral, to oak woodlands, and many, many other plant species. The Pine […]
These tours will bring you up close and personal with not only the 8+ rare plant species that the Preserve was established to protect with habitat conservation, but you’ll also see the diverse habitats of the Preserve, from grassland to (two types of!) chaparral, to oak woodlands, and many, many other plant species. The Pine […]
These tours will bring you up close and personal with not only the 8+ rare plant species that the Preserve was established to protect with habitat conservation, but you’ll also see the diverse habitats of the Preserve, from grassland to (two types of!) chaparral, to oak woodlands, and many, many other plant species. The Pine […]
These tours will bring you up close and personal with not only the 8+ rare plant species that the Preserve was established to protect with habitat conservation, but you’ll also see the diverse habitats of the Preserve, from grassland to (two types of!) chaparral, to oak woodlands, and many, many other plant species. The Pine […]
These tours will bring you up close and personal with not only the 8+ rare plant species that the Preserve was established to protect with habitat conservation, but you’ll also see the diverse habitats of the Preserve, from grassland to (two types of!) chaparral, to oak woodlands, and many, many other plant species. The Pine […]
Oh, my! A vast profusion of wildflowers! If the rains have been good, North Table Mountain in late March into April is a wildflower paradise. This makes it a VERY popular place to visit, and so we’ll need to visit during the week, arrive early, and carpool, as the parking is limited. To learn more […]
Cronan Ranch, just north of Magnolia Ranch has a number of trails, each with its own special features, and is popular for mountain biking, equestrian, hiking, and plant appreciation. Like Magnolia Ranch, there are various habitats including riparian along the American River, oak woodlands, and expansive grasslands. We will walk on a trail that will […]
Magnolia Ranch (formerly Straza Ranch, and adjacent to Cronan Ranch) is a local wonderful recreation area off Hwy 49 north of Coloma providing habitats ranging from riparian habitats (along the South Fork of the American River and between Greenwood and Hastings Creeks), grassland, and oak woodland. There are stands of conifers, including incense cedar, Douglas-fir, […]
This field trip is a stand-alone or a follow-up to our September 21st “Oaks of California” workshop at the El Dorado CNPS native plant garden – the Nature Nook – at the Placerville Library. (See the notice about the workshop under “Events” on our website eldoradocnps.org.) Quarry Road Trail is simply gorgeous in the fall! […]
Grass Lake is a large bog in the Eldorado National Forest near Luther Pass on Highway 89 south of the town of Meyers. From our Chapter website: “Grass Lake is the largest Sphagnum bog in California and is considered the best representative floating bog in the Sierra Nevada. This is a large site with a complex […]
