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Botanical Portraits
Deborah Shaw will be having a one person exhibition at Chez Shaw Gallery (no relation) entitled “Botanical Portraits,” May 12 - July 31, 2018. Deborah’s watercolors and graphite drawings feature California native plants as will as other fascinating specimens in the plant kingdom. The opening is May 12, 2018 from 6 - 9 pm. Visiting the Gallery on other days is by appointment only, 562-708-3803. Artwork: Opuntia spp., Fruit, Prickly Pear “Tunas,” Watercolor on calfskin vellum, © 2016, Deborah Shaw, dbshawstudios.com Digital image protected by Digimarc.
Find out more »Thorne’s Buckwheat Survey in Mojave National Preserve, June 18-22
Mojave National Preserve is looking for volunteers to help monitor Thorne’s buckwheat, (Eriogonum thornei), USDA Plant Code: ERTH6 and CNPS Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2. Thorne’s buckwheat is a rare plant species only known to grow on a single ridge in the New York Mountains. In 2011, over 12,000 individuals were counted. This is why we need your help! Come camp out with us in one of the most botanically diverse desert mountain ranges. Contact Drew Kaiser for more information (760)…
Find out more »Rare Plant Treasure Hunt: Sierra Foothills Chapter search for Eriogonum luteolum var. saltuarium
Rare plant treasure hunt for Eriogonum luteolum var. saltuarium. Leader: Frank Rauchschwalbe. Hiking Level is Moderate. The search areas are short distances from Hwy 108 but will require walking around in rocky/boulder areas at several stops. Little is known about this plant. Historically, this variety is only known along Hwy 108 between Dardanelle and Kennedy Meadow. Two populations, one of them a new find, were confirmed in 2017 and will be checked prior to June 23 for trip timing. RSVP…
Find out more »Rare Plant Treasure Hunt: Napa County Fire Followers
Join hosts Paul and Donna Woodward for a tour of their 45-acre property and surrounding parcels in the foothills of Mt. Veeder in Napa County. We will search for fire followers and rare species within the burn area of of the 2017 wildfires that burned through the property with moderate to severe intensity. The land features redwoods, mixed conifer-hardwood forest, open meadows, and a seasonal bog wetland. The property is located off of Dry Creek Road in Napa. RSVP is…
Find out more »Yerba Buena Work Party
Volunteer activities include weeding, planting, and general maintenance. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and layers. The event will occur rain or shine. To RSVP, email recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org or call 415-831-6333. Every Wednesday, 12-3 p.m., Glen Canyon Park Learn more: glenparkassocation.org
Find out more »Birds and Their Habitats in the Western Sierra
Ornithology instructor, and author Ted Beedy will take us on a virtual tour across the Sierra from the Oak Savanna in the west up through conifer forests into the majestic alpine regions. We'll see and hear the stunning diversity of birds that make the Sierra their home.
Find out more »Rare Plant Treasure Hunt: Mount Eddy/Russian Wilderness #1
Join leaders Ken Himes and Joe Cernac backpacking 3 miles into Dead Fall Lake to set up camp. Over the next few days we’ll explore and botanize meadows and the summit of Mt. Eddy (9,026 ft.) with various elevation changes. These trips are for CNPS members only, limited to 15 people each. Please note the elevation on both trips are well above 8,000 feet. These backpack trips are not suitable for anyone with any health and/or altitude issues. To reserve…
Find out more »Yerba Buena Work Party
Volunteer activities include weeding, planting, and general maintenance. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and layers. The event will occur rain or shine. To RSVP, email recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org or call 415-831-6333. Every Wednesday, 12-3 p.m., Glen Canyon Park Learn more: glenparkassocation.org
Find out more »An overview of California’s natural world – Conservation and Restoration
Speaker: Obi Kaufmann The greatest tool we have in defending California's natural world, its biodiversity and its ecology, is an informed citizenry. Public policy is beginning to respond to an new upwelling of desire, as evidenced by hugely popular land trust organizations and non-governmental organizations to protect, restore and safeguard the whole, living portfolio of our unique and endemic systems across the Golden State. Transcending political polarizations, Californians are coming together to address long-standing, environmental remediation projects on a local…
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