Come on a wondrous ±6 mile wildflower hike with little elevation gain in search of lovely spring flowers, Fort Ord can have and amazing display of spring wildflowers. We should see several lupine species, some pretty little linanthus, lovely baby blue eyes, clovers, tidy tips, cream cups, and others. Andy will do a scouting outing before our hike to find the best flowers. Bring lunch, water, and plastic to sit on. CNPS MEMBERS ONLY—you may join online. Led by Andy…

Join Bob Hale for a pleasant morning botanical ramble around the Morse Preserve in Pebble Beach which will be for CNPS MEMBERS ONLY—you may join online. The Preserve is the world’s only location where Monterey and Bishop Pines mingle with the rare Gowen Cypress. There should also be lots of flowering plants to be enjoyed such as five Lotus species, iris, Indian warriors and much more. This is a walk of ±3 miles with ±400 feet ascent. Bring water and…

It takes many hands to restore and protect natural areas in our State Parks. We need your support for removing invasive plants, planting native seedlings, maintaining fences & signs, and more at the beautiful, Garrapata State Park. Come join State Parks, Monterey District's Natural Resource team for monthly workdays to support restoration projects, have fun, and make a difference! Not to mention the great views. Come by yourself, with your family, or friends, all ages welcome. No experience or commitment…

If you would like to attend this Carmel event, YOU MUST REGISTER THROUGH Kerri Frangioso, [email protected] or 530.219.1575), NOT Meetup. Help save California's native oaks and participate in the annual SOD Blitz by contributing to a statewide survey for Sudden Oak Death. You will learn about the non-native pathogen responsible for SOD, how to spot symptoms, and leave equipped to take samples which will help us understand and track the progress of the disease. Participants can sample anywhere they want,…

This is a CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY event. The ocean side of Soberanes weed bashes are every 3rd Sunday. Here, Soberanes Creek falls into the ocean and needs our help continuing to remove various invasive weeds— primarily Cape ivy. All supplies provided. Bring a friend, water, and a snack. Bruce Delgado is the leader. To help with broom at Monterey’s Quarry Park, please contact Al Washburn at [email protected] Photo by Hal Grotke

The Conservation Committee discusses and reviews conservation issues that are affecting Santa Cruz County, including conservation topics such as forestry, wildlife habitats, water, transportation, pollution, preservation of heritage trees, and more. This Committee provides recommended actions to the Executive Committee regarding how to address these issues, such as writing letters to officials stating the Sierra Club Group's position. Open to the public. Meeting agendas and notes posted here: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/conservation-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes

The Conservation Committee discusses and reviews conservation issues that are affecting Santa Cruz County, including conservation topics such as forestry, wildlife habitats, water, transportation, pollution, preservation of heritage trees, and more. This Committee provides recommended actions to the Executive Committee regarding how to address these issues, such as writing letters to officials stating the Sierra Club Group's position. Open to the public. Meeting agendas and notes posted here: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/conservation-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes

Our ±4 mile awesome wildflower loop with ±800 feet elevation gain takes us through a redwood canyon and along Garzas Creek with six picturesque crossings. If we're lucky, we will see some naked broomrape in bloom. Bring water and lunch. Arrive early; we depart on time. Led by Lynn Bomberger If you are a no-show or last minute canceller on this field trip of the California Native Plant Society, you will be removed from The Monterey Bay Area Hiking Group.…

CARPOOL REQUEST COMMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO THE LARGE SIZE OF THE GROUP. Please read below about how to carpool. Parking fee: none Trail Use: No Dogs. Shade: Don't forget your sunhat for your own personal shade. Shade does not matter if you have your sunhat. I never leave home without it. Facilities NONE PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE SO WE CAN START ON TIME. Recommended Map: No official map DRIVING DIRECTIONS: EXPECTED TRAFFIC DELAY:…

The Big Sur Land Trust owns Mitteldorf and requires field trip participants to fill out the waiver on the following link. Please do this right away https://bigsurlandtrust.org/event-waiver/. This lovely hike is ±4 miles with ±400 feet ascent. It is along Williams Canyon Road where we’ll pass through a spectacular redwood environment with several creeks on our way to Big Sur Land Trust’s Mitteldorf Preserve. We’ll even have the opportunity to admire the county’s largest diameter redwood. Bring water and lunch.…

Celebrate Earth Day with MEarth! Our plant sale will have over 100 species of CA native plants, along with organic vegetable starts for your spring garden. There will be fun for the whole family with live music, eco-exhibitors, seasonal food, a silent auction and more! The event will be at the Hilton Bialek Habitat, 4380 Carmel Valley Road (adjacent to Carmel Middle School). $5 admission, kids 12 and under are free. All proceeds benefit MEarth's mission. For more information or…

Cover Picture: Pre-Dinner at Camp ***TRIP IS TENTATIVE; SAVE THE DATE***This would be our 5th annual Cinco de Mayo-ish (2016 was in April) camping trip at Santa Cruz Island.HOWEVER: Our destination at Scorpion Harbor is closed for "6 to 9 months" starting November 1 for construction of a new pier. See announcement:https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/island-facts-santa-cruz-island.htm Being the eternal optimist, I remain confident that they'll get the new pier in before May. Unfortunately camping reservations are blocked out indefinitely until the pier opening schedule…

Monthly meeting of the Santa Cruz Group executive committee. Public welcome. Agendas for meetings posted here at least a couple days before the meeting: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/executive-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes

Monthly meeting of the Santa Cruz Group executive committee. Public welcome. Agendas for meetings posted here at least a couple days before the meeting: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/executive-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes

Monthly meeting of the Santa Cruz Group executive committee. Public welcome. Agendas for meetings posted here at least a couple days before the meeting: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/executive-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes

Monthly meeting of the Santa Cruz Group executive committee. Public welcome. Agendas for meetings posted here at least a couple days before the meeting: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/executive-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes

The Conservation Committee discusses and reviews conservation issues that are affecting Santa Cruz County, including conservation topics such as forestry, wildlife habitats, water, transportation, pollution, preservation of heritage trees, and more. This Committee provides recommended actions to the Executive Committee regarding how to address these issues, such as writing letters to officials stating the Sierra Club Group's position. Open to the public. Meeting agendas and notes posted here: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/conservation-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes

The Conservation Committee discusses and reviews conservation issues that are affecting Santa Cruz County, including conservation topics such as forestry, wildlife habitats, water, transportation, pollution, preservation of heritage trees, and more. This Committee provides recommended actions to the Executive Committee regarding how to address these issues, such as writing letters to officials stating the Sierra Club Group's position. Open to the public. Meeting agendas and notes posted here: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/conservation-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes

Monthly meeting of the Santa Cruz Group executive committee. Public welcome. Agendas for meetings posted here at least a couple days before the meeting: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/executive-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes

Monthly meeting of the Santa Cruz Group executive committee. Public welcome. Agendas for meetings posted here at least a couple days before the meeting: https://www.sierraclub.org/ventana/santa-cruz/executive-committee-meetings-agendas-and-minutes