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Buckwheats by Suzanne Schettler
Species of buckwheat (Eriogonum) have flowers mainly in whites and pinks. They are mostly rounded woody shrubs of various heights. Grey foliaged ones…
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Treasures in my botanical archive
Some of my favorite books surround my desktop like a fortress. There is a stack of seaweed references, a pile of California native plants books, and a…
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Fire-wise Ribes by Jackie Pascoe
Everyone who gardens in Santa Cruz, whether in town or out in the wildland-urban interface, has concerns about wildfires that affect how they garden. …
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Gilia by JLT Connor
California Gilia (Gilia achillefolia)
April 11, 2023 marked the date of my first CNPS field trip. I parked along Intergarrison Road in Fort Ord, t…
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Past Field Trip to Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve
This field trip was held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 with Andy Werner as leader. It’s a dry year, but some areas of the Bonny Doon Ecologic…
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Yadon’s rein orchid by Dash Dunkell
Hearing the word “orchid” often brings thoughts of rain-drenched equatorial jungles, or perhaps, a coddled houseplant protected from the elements and …
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Past March CNPS events
Springtime 2025 events with CNPS at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
The museum is located at 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. For deta… -
Past Field Trip March 25, 2026 to Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge
On Wednesday, March 25, Joerg Lohse and Dan Antonaccio hosted a field trip to Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.…
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Past field trip: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
It was a beautiful walk at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park on Sunday, May 3, 2026 with two knowledgeable leaders: botanist Andy Werner and Dan Antonacc…
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Past Field Trip – May 17, 2026 Mount Madonna County Park
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Field Trip to Mount Madonna County Park with Andy Werner
Mount Madonna County Park: Sunday, Ma…
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