Field Trip: March 23rd 9-11 AM Bryophyte Hike @ George F Canyon – Pre-register @ Eventbrite
Neil Uelman leads an easy hike up the George F Canyon Nature Trail (willow riparian canyon) looking for bryophytes. Bryophytes are a group of plants that contains three groups of non-vascular land plants: the liverworts, hornworts, and mosses.
Pre-register for free at EventBrite. When the event starts we will take all registered participants present. If there is space left, we will take people on a first-come first-serve basis.
Mild hike. Bring a hand lens or magnifying glass if you have one!
March 23rd, 2024. Meet at 8:45 AM. We’ll hike from 9 am – 11 am. This is a mild-paced hike on dirt trail, with a couple steep slopes. We’ll be stopping frequently to look closely at the ground for bryophytes.
Mild hike. Bring a hand lens or magnifying glass if you have one or a macro lens for your camera. Download or print a copy of Neil’s bryophyte guide: Common_Bryophytes_GFC_2023-A .
Meet on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center (27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275) or nearby parking lot if Nature Center is not accessible.