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CNPS Forums http://www.cnps.org/forums/ This is a discussion forum for the California Native Plant Society. en Thu, 23 May 2013 15:03:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cnps.org/forums/images/sgreen/misc/rss.jpg CNPS Forums http://www.cnps.org/forums/ Modoc NF Botanist GS-11, closes May 27 http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1789&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 18:17:04 GMT *Job Title:* Botanist *Department:* Department Of Agriculture *Agency:* Forest Service *Job Announcement Number:* 13-05090000-4459DP-JM * SALARY... Job Title: Botanist
Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Forest Service
Job Announcement Number: 13-05090000-4459DP-JM

SALARY RANGE:
$57,408.00 to $57,408.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, May 16, 2013 to Monday, May 27, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0430-11
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Alturas, CA View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens; no prior Federal experience is required.

JOB SUMMARY:

A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies.

It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.

This position is located in Region 5, on the Modoc National Forest in Alturas, CA.

This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number 13-05090000-4459G-JM. Current or former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. Disabled veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement if they meet the criteria outlined in the announcement and submit supporting documentation.

The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/343703400 ]]> Botany and Wildlife Job Announcements asims http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1789 NEPA Planner - GS 0401-11, Weaverville, California http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1784&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 19:12:22 GMT *Outreach Notice Shasta-Trinity National Forest* *NEPA Planner - GS 0401-11 Weaverville, California* The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is... Outreach Notice
Shasta-Trinity National Forest

NEPA Planner - GS 0401-11
Weaverville, California

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is outreaching for a dynamic self starter to assume leadership as the NEPA Planner- Collaborative Program Manager, GS 0401-11 to be located in Weaverville, California. This is a permanent full-time position with a duty station in Weaverville, California. Building new partnerships and maintaining existing partnerships are key elements of this position. Other important aspects of the position include: leadership, personal initiative, and collaboration, grant writing, problem-solving and strong listening skills. If interested in this position, complete the attached outreach response form and send to Davina Diaz davinadiaz @fs.fed.us by May 30, 2013.

DUTIES: Employee serves as the NEPA Planner responsible for performing work
Involved in Natural Resources Planning and Environmental law compliance, including the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Trinity River and South Fork
Management Units.

• Serves as contact for facilitating the project planning efforts between inter and intra agency cooperation and coordinates the assimilation of needed requirements.
• Responsible for gathering all the appropriate information in order to develop the current and long range planning in the assigned area.
• Responsible for the development, monitoring and maintenance planning documents and action plans for all aspects of the program of work, including monitoring targets and making changes as needed.
• Represents the Forest Service as the point of contact for the Trinity Collaborative Group.
Forest:
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, located in north central California, is the largest national forest in California. It is comprised of 2.1 million acres ranging in elevation from 1,000 feet to 14,162 at the summit of Mt. Shasta. This forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and more than 6,000 miles of streams and rivers. In addition, there are wild and scenic rivers, national trails and scenic byways and a National Recreation Area. For further information on the forest, please see www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity.

The Trinity River Management Unit lies within parts of Shasta and Trinity Counties. This
unit is critical to tourism, recreation, and the economy of Trinity County. This is a land of
breathtaking beauty and a place where everyone can enjoy the great outdoors. For more
information on the unit, please see:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinit...mu/index.shtml.

Community:

The historic town of Weaverville, the county seat, is nestled at the base of the magnificent
Trinity Alps Wilderness. It is about 40 miles west of Redding, California, 80 miles south of
the Calfornia/Oregon border and two hours from the Pacific Coast. It is a full service
community of approximately 3,500 people and features a hospital, high school, charter and
private schools, satellite, junior college campus, restaurants, movie theater, grocery and
churches. Public transportation is available with a county bus service. The closest
commercial airport is in Redding. There is a weekly newspaper in Weaverville and a daily
newspaper in Redding.

There are four distinct seasons. Summers are dry with temperatures between 80 and 100
degrees F. Most precipitation falls between mid-October and May, some in the form of
snow. Average precipitation is 36 inches for the Weaverville area. The average
temperature in January is 32 degrees and 99 degrees in August.

The average 3-bedroom/2 bath house sells for $215,000 and up in the Weaverville area.
Monthly rent for a 3-bedroom house is about $1050/month. Housing and rental costs are
somewhat lower in surrounding communities. For further information on the community,
please see http://www.weavervilleinfo.com
____________________________________
For any technical questions regarding the above position, please contact:
Tina Lynsky at (530) 623-1700 or tlynsky@fs.fed.us
.
For additional information, contact: Davina Diaz, Civil Rights Officer at (530) 226-2367 or by email at davinadiaz@fs.fed.us

Attached Files

	NEPA outreach.doc (136.0 KB)
	Outreach Response_STNF_.doc (59.5 KB)

]]> Botany and Wildlife Job Announcements asims http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1784 Knowland Park, Oakland http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1783&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 15:44:53 GMT Yesterday I went Knowland Park in Oakland, CA to see the Lupines (Lupinus microcarpus var. microcarpus) near the end of Snowdown Road. There are... Yesterday I went Knowland Park in Oakland, CA to see the Lupines (Lupinus microcarpus var. microcarpus) near the end of Snowdown Road. There are still many in bloom but the grasses continue to grow and the lupine are starting to dry out. We also walked about three miles taking “paths” (they are really more like fire roads) in several directions. There are flowers in bloom, but no other displays. There was also a fair amount of butterfly and bird activity.

I have a few photos and plant, bird and butterfly lists at: http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/...d-butterflies/ ]]> Great Wildflower Spots Sandy S http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1783 Botanist, Eldorado NF, Placerville CA GS-0430-09 http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1782&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 18:27:37 GMT *ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST _______________________________ ANNOUNCEMENT Botanist GS-0430-9 Eldorado National Forest Supervisors Office...

ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST

_______________________________
ANNOUNCEMENT
Botanist
GS-0430-9
Eldorado National Forest
Supervisors Office
Location/Duty Station: Placerville, CA
___________________________________

The Eldorado National Forest is filling a permanent full-time Botanist at the Supervisors Office in Placerville, CA.

This announcement closes on 8 May 2013.

To apply click on the appropriate link to take you to the USAJOBS announcement:

13-05030000-3384DP-PK Open to US Citizens.

13-05030000-3384G-PK Current permanent federal employees with competitive status, reinstatement eligibles, persons with disabilities, VEOA/VRA eligibles, certain military spouses, 30% or more disabled veterans, former Peace Corps or VISTA volunteers, CTAP and ICTAP eligibles, and Farm Service Agency permanent employees of county committees.

Duties

•Conducts and supervises vegetation inventories, plant population, and community monitoring in compliance with selected protocols, and coordinates or conducts surveys for special status plants and noxious weeds.
•Develops and implements management plans and programs for revegetation efforts, the protection and enhancement of habitat for special status plants, and the control of noxious weeds.
•Participates on interdisciplinary teams preparing NEPA compliant documents for a variety of vegetation management and restoration actions and develops protection measures for special status plants in collaboration with other resource specialists.
•Analyzes and interprets population trend and community composition monitoring data and utilizing this information in the prepration of Biological Assessments for special status plant species.
•Maintains plant survey records in established databases and utilizes GIS to meet botanical baseline data requirements and environmental assessment requirements for project planning.
•Provides internal and external guidance and education related to maintaining native plant communities and reducing the impact and spread of non-native invasive species.

Specific questions regarding the position can be addressed to Dawn Lipton, Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants and Range Program Manager at (530) 621-5218 or dlipton@fs.fed.us

ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST

General Information:
The Eldorado National Forest is widely regarded as a desirable place to work. Elevations range from 2000 ft. in the foothills to more than 10,000 along the Sierra Crest. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the Forest, with warm, dry summers, and cold, wet winters. Average precipitation ranges from 40 to 70 inches, occurring mainly from October to April. There is significant snowfall above 3000 feet elevation.

The Eldorado N.F. and surrounding communities offer a wide variety of recreation activities. There are lakes, reservoirs, several cross-country and downhill ski areas, two unique wilderness areas, over 40 developed campgrounds, several resort areas, golf courses, and outstanding local wineries and fruit orchards. Opportunities abound for water skiing, white water sports (Class II to Class V), mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting and hiking. Local community theatres offer stage plays and a variety of musical entertainment. In close proximity to the forest are the communities of South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, which offer additional recreational and cultural activities including professional and semi-professional sport.

Community Information:
The community of Pioneer is located on Highway 88 which is a trans-Sierra route between the Sacramento/Stockton and the Lake Tahoe/Minden areas. Sacramento is approximately 1 ½ hour drive, Folsom approximately 1 hour and the smaller but full service community of Jackson a 20 minute drive from Pioneer. The community of Pioneer is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet. Pioneer, Pine Grove and Volcano are small communities but do provide basic necessities including groceries, restaurants, banks, doctors, dentists, Post Offices, churches, and schools, etc. Additional community information can be found at http://www.amadorcountychamber.com/

Climate:
The Eldorado ranges in elevation from 2,000 ft. in the foothills to more than 10,000 along the Sierra Crest. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the Forest, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Average precipitation ranges from 40 to 70 inches, occurring mainly from October to April. There is significant snowfall at the higher elevations.

Education:
There are several Elementary Schools within the Pioneer and Pine Grove Communities. Middle and High Schools are located in Jackson, Ione, and Sutter Creek.

Housing:
Housing, although expensive, is available in the local communities. Rentals generally range from $900-$1500 per month. Purchases prices for a 2-3 bedroom house ranges from $200,000-$300,000+. Land and or lots are available as well.

Health Care:
Sutter Amador Hospital, located in Jackson, is the closest well equipped medical center. There are local doctor’s and dentist’s offices in the communities of Pioneer and Pine Grove.

Attached Files

Announcement Botanist GS-0430-9.doc (48.5 KB)

]]> Botany and Wildlife Job Announcements asims http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1782 Opuntia littoralis http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1781&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:05:06 GMT A portion of the southwestern border of San Luis Obispo County serves as the northern border of the Santa Maria River. This area is located in an... A portion of the southwestern border of San Luis Obispo County serves as the northern border of the Santa Maria River. This area is located in an area known as Nipomo, California.
While currently now a series of housing tracts, some 35 years ago it was essentially virgin land on which an extensive Coastal Sage Plant Community existed. Dominated by members of the Sunflower Family found often overshadowed by taller and bushier plants, plants of Opuntia littoralis could be found.
I was fortunate enough to have discovered this area which came to be called Grand View Mesa as it had a non-paved road of sand, ideal for use of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. In the process of visiting the area to drive in 4-wheel drive I made a startling discovery.

The video found on the link below provides some images and the basic story of that discovery and its consequences for me and a native Opuntia species.

Opuntia littoralis ]]> Growing Natives Discussion Forum terrestrial_man http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1781 Pt. Reyes: Limantour Beach and Wetlands http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1780&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:46:49 GMT Yesterday I did an eleven mile hike at Pt. Reyes from Limantour Beach to Pt. Reyes Station. It was the Walking Big Day that was part of the Pt. Reyes... Yesterday I did an eleven mile hike at Pt. Reyes from Limantour Beach to Pt. Reyes Station. It was the Walking Big Day that was part of the Pt. Reyes Birding Festival. The goal was to see many birds, but we also saw many flowers and animals as well. Limantour Beach had many species of flowers in bloom along the trail north of the bridge that parallels the wetlands. The lupines looked especially good. You can see my flowering plant, bird and animal lists along with a few photos at: http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/...reyes-big-day/ ]]> Great Wildflower Spots Sandy S http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1780 Cypripedium californicum-video Back into the sun http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1779&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:14:04 GMT Of all the orchids that I am familiar with and grown, both working for a commercial grower in Santa Barbara and on a personal level, the genus... Of all the orchids that I am familiar with and grown, both working for a commercial grower in Santa Barbara and on a personal level, the genus Cypripedium has come to be my favorite genus. But one significant snag with this genus: they do not occur naturally in the area of California where I live.
Part of the reason why they do not occur this far south is due to their need for a period of cold temperatures 24/7. I believe the reason for this is that the species are not able to handle a prolonged period of growth without becoming exhausted and subsequently becoming weaker and weaker until death sets in. My own experience with growing some Eastern US species without using any type of prolonged cold storage of the plants seem to confirm this observation.
Nonetheless, the act of keeping the plants cold, vernalization, is easily accomplished by refrigeration at around 36° F (2.2° C). For the northern California (and southern Oregon) native C. californicum, this means for a minimal period of 3 months.

So then on May 10, 2010, I received 7 seedlings from Sprangle Creek Labs of 1 year old seedlings of Cypripedium californicum. Sprangle Creek Labs is noted for raising a number of native Cypripedium species from seed in vitro. My hopes were to attempt to grow the plants using vernalization yearly and see if I can ever get them to flower using a method of depotting, vernalizing, and repotting annually.

Please check out an earlier thread that shows my 6 Photobucket sheets on these plants.
Photobucket reports on C. californicum

This past March I made a short video of the plants.
Cypripedium californicum planting out

Here is the link to the Calflora page on this species:
Cypripedium californicum CalFlora page ]]> Growing Natives Discussion Forum terrestrial_man http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1779 Skyline Serpentine Prairie http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1778&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:37:05 GMT Skyline Serpentine Prairie is is a restored and protected are in Redwood Regional Park in Oakland, CA. This is the forth year in a row that I have... Skyline Serpentine Prairie is is a restored and protected are in Redwood Regional Park in Oakland, CA. This is the forth year in a row that I have visited at this time of year and it was by far the driest and least flowery. We identified seventeen species in bloom (including a couple of introduced flowers). Most of the area is protected by fence, but there are some flowers outside the fences, which allow for close-up photography.

It was very bright and sunny so the best bets for photos were close-ups with a diffuser or back-lit flowers. The most dominant flowers were Goldfields and California Poppy. There were some very small displays, but the grasses have grown quite a bit around them.

I was also able to identify nine bird species but heard and saw more. The most interesting birds today were the Western Bluebirds and Tree Swallows.

You can see photos, plant and birds lists at: http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/...-report-42113/ ]]> Great Wildflower Spots Sandy S http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1778 Integrated Pest Management Spacialist http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1777&goto=newpost Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:02:24 GMT The East Bay Regional Park District has an opening for an Integrated Pest Management Spacialist OPENING DATE: April 03, 2013 CLOSING DATE: April... The East Bay Regional Park District has an opening for an Integrated Pest Management Spacialist

OPENING DATE: April 03, 2013
CLOSING DATE: April 24, 2013
SALARY: $6,748.63 - $7,445.75 Monthly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Program Administration: Administer program through written, telephone, e-mail, FAX, and personal communications and correspondence with EBRPD office and field staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, outside agencies, scientific community, environmental organizations, media representatives, and the public to plan, coordinate, recommend, and implement plans, policies, and procedures to maintain an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for the District.

Field Activities: Collect data in order to determine the animal, insect, and weed pest conditions throughout District parks and open space/rangelands and to identify natural resources, as well as rare, threatened, and endangered flora and fauna; establish action thresholds for each species; prioritize pest control projects and develop individual park IPM plans; define necessary limits and constraints

Program Implementation: Meet biannually with the Pest Management Technical Advisory Committee to plan research projects, review long term program goals, and consider and recommend revisions to the IPM policy for Board approval; prepare an annual report for the Board on pest conditions District-wide and an analysis of pesticide use; develop and maintain interagency cooperation on projects for the purpose of facilitating grant applications and the management of animal, insect, and weed pests that impact the conservation of public resources. Provide staff with continuing education in the concepts and practices of IPM.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in Pest Management, Weed Science, or a closely related field; and

Experience: Five years of experience administering a pest management program which included conducting applied pest management and working with regulatory agencies, plus private and public organizations; including at least one year of supervisory experience.

Certificate: Certification as a State-licensed Pest Control Advisor or the ability to obtain certification prior to completing probation.

HOW TO APPLY: www.ebparks.org ]]> Botany and Wildlife Job Announcements bblanco http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1777 Regional Parks Botanic Garden http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1775&goto=newpost Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:09:07 GMT The Regional Parks Botanic Garden has many flowers in bloom right now. In addition there are many plants out for the plant sale this Saturday that... The Regional Parks Botanic Garden has many flowers in bloom right now. In addition there are many plants out for the plant sale this Saturday that can also be seen. Here are a few photos from yesterday:
http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/...flowers-41413/ ]]> Great Wildflower Spots Sandy S http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1775 Lucas Valley and Big Rock Ridge http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1774&goto=newpost Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:45:05 GMT We drove along Lucas Valley Rd. from highway 101 to about a mile west of Big Rock Ridge looking for wildflowers. We also did a short walk on the... We drove along Lucas Valley Rd. from highway 101 to about a mile west of Big Rock Ridge looking for wildflowers. We also did a short walk on the fire trail which is on the south side of Lucas Valley Rd. right at Big Rock Ridge. Big Rock Ridge is part of the Lucas Valley Preserve, which is a Marin Open Space land. The Marin Chapter of the CNPS has an excellent plant list for the area at their website: http://www.marin.edu/cnps/MarinCNPS_Plant_Lists.html

Between 101 and Big Rock we did several short pullovers in areas that looked flowery. We found Buttercups, California Poppies, two species of Lupines, Hog Fennel, Hedge Nettle, Douglas Iris Galium, a pink clover (trifolium sp.), Blue-eyed Grass and a small yellow lotus, Blue Dicks ,Woodland Star and Poison Oak (in flower).

At Big Rock there were some displays of Buttercups, Goldfields, and Lilac-Shower Babystars (Linantus androsaceus). It was one of the more flowery places I have been this season. Poppies were also plentiful. Other plants in bloom included Blue-eyed Grass, Yarrow, Cream Cups, Blue Dicks, Yellow Monkeyflowers, Checkerbloom, Hedge Nettle,Flax, a small yellow lotus, a yellow lomatium, Iris, Popcorn, Purple Sanicle, and California Phacelia. Several birds were seen including Red-tailed Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Northern Harrier, Mourning Doves and the bird of the day Lark Sparrow. There were also a number of butterflies but the only one successfully identified was a Tiger Swallowtail.

We drove about a mile west of Big Rock Ridge and made two stops at pullovers on the south side of Lucas Valley Rd. The first was sunny and had Buttercups, Goldfields, a red clover (trifolium sp.) and and Cream Cups.

The second was mainly shady and even included some early season flowers still in bloom . Here we found Woodland Star, Alum Root, Red Larkspur, Hound’s tongue, Milkmaids, Star Zigadene, a yellow lomatium, and Miner’s Lettuce.

Photos at: http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/...k-ridge-41313/ ]]> Great Wildflower Spots Sandy S http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1774 Volunteer to survey the endangered Eureka Valley evening-primrose http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1773&goto=newpost Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:21:45 GMT Fine tune your eye to spy the endangered Eureka Valley evening-primrose and help complete the fifth and last year of the evening-primrose survey.... Fine tune your eye to spy the endangered Eureka Valley evening-primrose and help complete the fifth and last year of the evening-primrose survey. Volunteer for a weekend, a few days, or a week to survey the evening-primrose, the invasive Russian thistle and other vegetation at the sand dunes of Eureka Valley in Death Valley National Park. Learn the flora of the desert and improve your plant identification skills.

Our project goals are to understand patterns of population density and spatial distribution of the rare and endemic evening-primrose and non-native Russian thistle.

Volunteers will use a compass, binoculars, range finder, GPS units and quadrats to record plant observations. Volunteers must be physically able to hike 7 to 14 miles each day in the spring time weather conditions of the desert (e.g. lots of sun, high temperatures, and some windy days) and to hike up and down the sandy slopes of the dunes.

Food and water will be provided. Please bring your own sleeping bag and tent. We will be car camping at the main campground at the dunes.

Data sampling will be conducted between May 11-20th and possibly extended to between May 27-31st to complete sampling.

If interested, please contact Elaine at ekych(at)ucdavis.edu. Please write PRIMROSE VOLUNTEER in the subject heading. Thanks! ]]> Botany and Wildlife Job Announcements echow http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1773 CNPS Botanist / Ecologist http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1772&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:01:18 GMT Botanist/Ecologist position for four months of full-time work in 2013. This position may extend into the fall of 2013 and will be classified as a... Botanist/Ecologist position for four months of full-time work in 2013. This position may extend into the fall of 2013 and will be classified as a Vegetation Program Assistant. Announcement at https://www.cnps.org/cnps/jobs/ ]]> Botany and Wildlife Job Announcements webteam http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1772 <![CDATA[Pt. Reyes: Abbotts Lagoon & Chimney Rock]]> http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1771&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:03:10 GMT Yesterday hiked out to Abbott’s Lagoon. Along Abbott’s Lagoon trail many species are in bloom although only Manroot or Wild Cucumber and California... Yesterday hiked out to Abbott’s Lagoon. Along Abbott’s Lagoon trail many species are in bloom although only Manroot or Wild Cucumber and California Poppies were in large numbers.

The most flowery area was the headland south of the area by the bridge at the end of the trail. There are Goldfields, Buttercups and Pussy Ears (Calochortus tolmei) and many other flowers at the top including some small displays and views. The trail up is short but steep and slippery in places. Be careful as there is plenty of Poison Oak up there as well. (There is also Poison Oak along the sides of the Abbott’s Lagoon trail in places as well.)

Check out the sand dunes for more flowers as the sand is a different habitat with many other species in bloom.

After Abbott’s Lagoon we drove north to the Tule Elk area and not only saw elk but added Yellow Bush Lupine and Cow Parsnip to plant list. Also good patches of a small lupine just before the parking lot at the end of the road.

It was extremely windy during the night and most of today. This didn’t stop us from going to Chimney Rock, which is one of the windiest places on the West Coast and it kept its reputation. The wind basically took out flower photography and although there was less in bloom than previous years there were still many species to see. The best flower areas are out near the point and in field right next to the parking lot. Fortunately, Pussy Ears Calochortus tolemeii was fairly plentiful and doing well.

To see photos and plant lists go to: http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/...als-april-7-8/ ]]> Great Wildflower Spots Sandy S http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1771 Regional Parks Botanic Garden http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1770&goto=newpost Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:12:54 GMT Many more flowers are in bloom since I last visited. I especially focused on a number of species of Calochortus, Trillium and Fritillaria. Other... Many more flowers are in bloom since I last visited. I especially focused on a number of species of Calochortus, Trillium and Fritillaria. Other species I especially noticed were alliums, lewisias, lupines, delphiniums, dogwoods, erythroniums and poppies. To see photos: http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/...-flowers-4613/

April 20 is the annual California native plants sale at the garden: http://www.nativeplants.org/plantsale2013.pdf ]]> Great Wildflower Spots Sandy S http://www.cnps.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1770