We try to carpool and caravan from easy-to-find urban meeting places, encouraging newcomers and old friends to come explore our glorious wild plant places with us. Call if you need further information. .

Heavy rain cancels all field trips.

Always wear sturdy shoes, bring water, wear sunscreen, etc

Amanda Jorgenson, Margaret Fillius and Cindy Burrascano at Torrey Pines State Reserve

July 6, 2008

Sunday

Native Plant Nature Walk
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tecolote Canyon, meet at Tecolote Canyon Nature Center
From I-5, exit Sea World Drive/Tecolote Road. East on Tecolote Road, past
the cul-de-sac and onto the road/parking area for the ballfields.
At the very end of the lot is the Nature Center.
Learn about the plants of this urban nature preserve. This walk is hosted
the first Sunday of every month.

June 1, 2008

Sunday

Native Plant Nature Walk
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tecolote Canyon, meet at Tecolote Canyon Nature Center
From I-5, exit Sea World Drive/Tecolote Road. East on Tecolote Road, past
the cul-de-sac and onto the road/parking area for the ballfields.
At the very end of the lot is the Nature Center.
Learn about the plants of this urban nature preserve. This walk is hosted
the first Sunday of every month.

May 24, 2008

Saturday

Field Trip
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Cedar Ridge Park (South Park, San Diego).
Jon Rebman leads this CNPS members-only field trip to a local canyon
filled with surprising rarities including Palmer's grappling hook, snake cholla, and adolphia.
From 30th Street in South Park, turn east on Juniper,
continue to end and turn south on Pentucket,
continue to end of street.
Park in lot in park or on street.
Membership applications available day of hike.

May 17, 2008

Saturday

Public Plant Walk
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
La Jolla Natural Park.
Dave Flietner and Paul Hormick lead.
(TG 1227-A5). Exit I-5 west at Ardath Rd., continue onto Torrey Pines Rd.
(past Prospect); left onto Exchange Pl., angle right onto Country Club, angle left onto Romero;
right onto Brodiaea Way; left onto Encelia Drive.
Park near gate at end of street. Public welcome

May 10, 2008

Saturday

Public Plant Walk
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sweetwater River (Rancho San Diego)
Betsy Cory and David DiDonato lead.
Meet at Edward's Cinema parking lot,
in front of Rubio's (Thomas Guide pg. 1271-J6)
Directions: From Highway 94 eastbound, take a right on Campo Road; left at the first light and park in front of Rubio's.
This walk features riparian plants with a transition to coastal sage scrub.
We emphasize identification using common names,
Native American uses and ecological roles of common native plants.

May 4, 2008

Sunday

Calavera Preserve Nature Walk

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Calavera Preserve (border of Oceanside/Carlsbad) .

James Dillane leads this annual joint event with Preserve Calavera..
First half is standard "plant walk."

Second half will be a faster paced "botany walk" to add to the growing plant list for this area.

Meet at Oak Riparian Park in Oceanside (TG 1107 -E3). Take # 78 east from I-5;exit right onto College Blvd.

At second traffic signal turn left onto Lake Blvd. Continue 2 miles to park on righthand side.

Contact info@preservecalavera.org

May 4, 2008

Sunday

Native Plant Nature Walk
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tecolote Canyon, meet at Tecolote Canyon Nature Center

Kay Stewart leads.
From I-5, exit Sea World Drive/Tecolote Road. East on Tecolote Road, past
the cul-de-sac and onto the road/parking area for the ballfields.
At the very end of the lot is the Nature Center.
Learn about the plants of this urban nature preserve. This walk is hosted
the first Sunday of every month.

May 3, 2008

Saturday

Public Plant Walk
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Lake Poway, meet at Lake Poway Park parking lot (Thomas Guide pg. 1271-I6)
Julie Miller Paul and Matt Jones lead.
We emphasize identification using common names, Native American uses and ecological roles of common native plants.
Directions: Exit I-15 east @ Camino del Norte; left (north) on Espola Rd.,
right on Lake Poway Rd. to Poway Lake Park entrance.

April 26 , 2008

Saturday

Public Field Trip

Dove Canyon (Hillcrest)

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Dave Flietner and Paul Hormick lead.
Meet at First Unitarian Universalist Church (TG 1269-A5).
Exit I-5 east at Washington St; left (north) onto First St; left onto Arbor St.
Two paid parking lots in the area.
Meet at the circular driveway north of the church.

April 26 , 2008

Saturday

Field Trip

CNPS Members only
Torrey Pines State Park

9:00 a. m. - 12:00 noon.
Vince Scheidt will lead a walk along the Guy Fleming Trail.
It's hard to say what will be in bloom, but we hope to see sea dahlia, coast violet, and lots more.
Meet at the State Park Visitor's Center.
Exit I-5 west at Carmel Valley Road, turn right onto Hwy 101 continue south to Park entrance.

April 12 , 2008

Saturday

Public Field Trip

Navajo Canyon (Allied Gardens)
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Betsy Cory and David Di Donato lead.
Meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church parking lot (TG 1250-B6).
Exit I-8 north onto Waring Rd; right onto Eldridge St., which becomes Easton Ave; right onto Easton Court.

April 12 , 2008

Field Trip

CNPS Members only
San Miguel Mountain

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Organized by the Orange County chapter, led by Fred Roberts.
This nearly 3,000 foot mountain burned in the Harris Fire in October 2007.
Many unusual and disjunct plants occur here because of unusual soils and we should have a spectacular assortment of fire-following wildflowers.
This is a Reservations Only trip.
Email Rich Schilk, birdGuy@naturalista.net, to reserve your place and get directions.

Sunday

Native Plant Nature Walk
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tecolote Canyon, meet at Tecolote Canyon Nature Center
From I-5, exit Sea World Drive/Tecolote Road. East on Tecolote Road, past
the cul-de-sac and onto the road/parking area for the ballfields.
At the very end of the lot is the Nature Center.
Learn about the plants of this urban nature preserve. This walk is hosted
the first Sunday of every month.

March 29, 2008

Saturday

Juniper Canyon, South Park

Public Field Trip
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Led by Dave Flietner and Paul Hormick.

Meet on Juniper Street west of the canyon at the intersection with 33rd Street (TG 1289 E-1).

Parking is along the street.

Free and open to the public.

This field trip will focus on the common names of common natives, their uses, and ecological roles.

It's a great way to learn the basics and appreciate the beauty we have in our own back yards.

Typically a fairly short, easy walk and not a hike; but wear sturdy shoes and long pants just to be safe.

Bring a friend!

March 15, 2008

Saturday

Del Rey Canyon, Chula Vista

Public Field Trip
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Led by Betsy Cory and David Di Donato.

Meet in parking lot behind Paseo del Rey Church, 900 Paseo del Rey (TG 1310 H-7).

Exit I-805, go east on H Street, right on Paseo del Rey, to corner of East J (lot is on left).

Free and open to the public.

This field trip will focus on the common names of common natives, their uses, and ecological roles.

It's a great way to learn the basics and appreciate the beauty we have in our own back yards.

Typically a fairly short, easy walk and not a hike; but wear sturdy shoes and long pants just to be safe.

Bring a friend!

Saturday

Gonzales Canyon, Carmel Valley

Public Field Trip
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Led by Julie Miller and Matt Jones.

Meet at Torrey Highlands Park (TG 1208 B-5).

Exit I-5 east @ Del Mar Heights Rd; left on Lansdale; immediate left onto unmarked access road to Torrey Highlands Park.

Meet on the right side of the street at the gated canyon entrance.

Free and open to the public.

This field trip will focus on the common names of common natives, their uses, and ecological roles.

It's a great way to learn the basics and appreciate the beauty we have in our own back yards.

Typically a fairly short, easy walk and not a hike; but wear sturdy shoes and long pants just to be safe.

Bring a friend!

March 2 , 2008

Sunday

Native Plant Nature Walk
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tecolote Canyon, meet at Tecolote Canyon Nature Center
From I-5, exit Sea World Drive/Tecolote Road. East on Tecolote Road, past
the cul-de-sac and onto the road/parking area for the ballfields.
At the very end of the lot is the Nature Center.
Learn about the plants of this urban nature preserve. This walk is hosted
the first Sunday of every month.

March 1, 2008

Saturday

Grapevine Canyon and Anza Borrego State Park

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Field Trip

CNPS Members only

If you are not a member yet, bring your checkbook and become one.

Enjoy the spring desert bloom with Larry Hendrickson.
We will use 4WD vehicles to explore wilderness areas in Grapevine Canyon,
which is threatened by the proposed Sunrise Powerlink.
We will take several short hikes at promising locations from 3,000 ft elevation to low desert.
Bring lunch, severl quarts of water, sun protection,
sturdy shoes, and long pants are advised.
Bring binoculars to check out the abundant wildlife.

Meet: 9:00 a.m. at Pacific Crest Trail at S22
OR
(CLOSED) 7:30 a.m. at I-15/56 Park and Ride (CLOSED)

New Park & Ride Location

Plan to meet 7:30 the Park & Ride at Sabre Springs and Poway
Road (Thomas Brothers 1189 H6). Take Poway Rd. east about 1 mile, then turn
left onto Sabre Springs Parkway, and left at the first stop light into a
little shopping center on the northwest corner. After you turn into the
entry drive way, make a right turn into the Park & Ride lot. At the end of
that parking lot is a school.

We'll caravan to:

To Pacific Crest Trail at S22 (Thomas Brothers 409-L9).
From Santa Ysabel take 79 North 10 (ten) miles;
turn right (SouthEast) on S2 (San Felipe Road);
left (East) on S22 (Montezuma Grade) one mile.
Look for parking lot on right where the Pacific Crest Trail
crosses.

Maximum 20 participants (assuming four 4WD vehicles).
RSVP to kaytaff@sbcglobal.net.
Please say if you have a 4WD vehicle.
Please leave a cell phone # we can use to track late arrivers!------

February 9, 2008

Saturday

Plant Propagation and Habitat Restoration at Border Field State Park
from 9 am to 12 noon

The Tijuana Estuary is offering a unique opportunity to learn about riparian plant propagation while restoring wildlife habitat. In the final weeks before bird-nesting season, we really need your help to improve this area. Volunteers will remove invasive vegetation while small groups take turns working with the Reserve's Stewardship Coordinator to learn about major riparian plants, take cuttings, and plant cuttings at the restoration site. The entire community is invited - community groups and families are welcome.

All volunteers under 18 must either bring a parent with them OR bring a parent-signed permission form, available by request. Volunteers must work in long pants and boots or sturdy shoes and should wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats. We will provide work gloves and tools.

Meet at Border Field State Park's entrance gate for a quick project orientation, and then we'll pick up our tools and get to work. You don't need any special skills to volunteer - only a willingness to learn, work hard, and get your hands dirty!

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Emerson at semerson@parks.ca.gov or 619.575.3613 x330 for more information.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the I-5 South, exit Coronado Avenue in Imperial Beach. Go straight from the off-ramp onto Hollister Street. Continue down Hollister until you reach Monument Road. Turn right (West) on Monument Road until you reach the park entrance. Park in the lot to your left.

Due to unpredictable road conditions, this project will be cancelled if it is raining on Saturday morning.

February 3, 2008

Sunday

Native Plant Nature Walk
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tecolote Canyon, meet at Tecolote Canyon Nature Center
From I-5, exit Sea World Drive/Tecolote Road. East on Tecolote Road, past
the cul-de-sac and onto the road/parking area for the ballfields.
At the very end of the lot is the Nature Center.
Learn about the plants of this urban nature preserve. This walk is hosted
the first Sunday of every month.

January 12, 2008

Saturday

Designing, Building & Managing a Native Garden
A series of do-it-yourself classes offered by the California Native Garden Foundation.
9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Where:

North Park Recreation Center, Teen Unity Center, 4044 Idaho Street, San Diego and various gardens

9:30 -11:30 a.m. Designing a California Native Garden;
11:30-12:30 p.m. Discussion, and Question & Answer session
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch (eat the bag lunch you bring)
1:30-5:30 p.m. Tour established native plant gardens in the vicinity of North Park

The San Diego Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is sponsoring the California Native Garden Foundation's series of classes on how to Design, Build, and Maintain a California Native Garden yourself. These classes will introduce you, the do-it-yourself home gardener, to creating a sustainable, low-maintenance, and water conserving garden around your home.

In "Designing, Building and Managing a Native Garden" you will learn how to start visualizing your native garden, learn how to incorporate native plants, learn which native plants are right for your yard, and get many design ideas for your project. This class will be taught by Alrie Middlebrook who has more than 30 years experience as a professional landscaper and author.

The Garden Tour will feature two private gardens and a school garden in the San Diego area where you see hands on how each garden reflects the natural environment around it, and learn from the designer first hand about garden styles and how each garden was constructed.

Cost:
One or more Classes and/or Garden Tour: $40 for members (CNGF or CNPS), $65 for non-members. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.

All proceeds go to support the work of CNGF and CNPS. The purpose of the California Native Garden Foundation is to change the way Californians garden to be more sustainable. We teach Californians how to use native plants to create a garden that mimics the natural environment, saves water and energy, and creates wildlife habitat. We work with local schools to assist in the creation of native demonstration gardens, and teach young people about ecology. Please help us by joining the foundation today!

For more information please contact:
The California Native Garden Foundation
76 Race Street San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-9993
info@cngf.org
www.cngf.org

California Native Plant Society

Alan Bennett

(619) 955-3275

alanbennett@hotmail.com

www.cnpssd.org

You can see examples of residential gardens in the North and South Park area at:

www.cnpssd.org/SDLandscapes/Site/Home.html

Alrie Middlebrook will also speak at the CNPSSD general meeting (open to the public) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15th in Room 101 of the Casa del Prado on the subject of designing, building and maintaining a native garden.

November 10, 2007

Saturday

Propagation Workshop
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)

Learn the basics of native plant propagation including seed germination techniques and vegetative propagation.

Behind the scenes tour of Recon’s Native Plant Nursery – one of the largest growers of California’s native plants.

Who is invited? CNPS members only (join online at www.cnpssd.org/membership.html ).

School teachers/parents/volunteers working on a school garden are also invited.

RSVP to sandiegonativeplants@yahoo.com

Please indicate whether you are a CNPS member (individual or family) or if you’re working with a school include the name and location of the school and one brief paragraph describing your garden plans.

August 18, 2007

Saturday

Tijuana Estuary Speaker Series Special Field Trip
10:00 - 11:30am

Field Trip to RECON Native Plant Nursery
Whether you are interested in gardening with native plants or just enjoy California's natural landscape,

this your chance to get a behind the scenes look at the operations and techniques used at RECON.
FREE

Open to the Public! (see attached flyer).

Please register in advance to lwarner@parks.ca.gov or 619-575-3613 ext. 305 to reserve a space in our vans.

May 12, 2007  (CNPS Members Only Please)

Punta Banda, Baja California

Fred Roberts will lead an all-day trip to this rugged and spectacular maritime succulent scrub-covered peninsula.  (Members)

May 5, 2007

Lopez Canyon

Join Mike Kelly to see willowy monardella restoration and lots more (Members).  

Saturday, April 28, 2007 (CNPS Members and Friends of Goodan Ranch Only Please)

 Goodan Ranch

10 AM – 1 PM

Join Phoenix Von Hendy and Brenda McMillan for oak groves, native grasses, wildflowers, and a Native American grinding station. From I-15 exit Poway Rd east through town, turn right at Garden Rd (light); right at Sycamore Canyon Rd until it ends, at Goodan Ranch (TG 1191 C-6). Open to CNPS/ Friends of Goodan Ranch; applications for both will be available.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Mount Soledad

10 AM – Noon

Learn about common native and invasive plants with Arne Johanson and Julie Kircher. Bring a friend! (TG 1227 J-7). Take SR-52 or I-5 to La Jolla Pkwy, left on Hidden Valley Rd, right on Via Capri, left on Soledad Rd, left into park and immediately left into first lot. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 14, 2007 

Del Rey Canyon, Chula Vista

10 AM - Noon

An introductory walk led by Betsy Cory and Dave Flietner.  Bring a friend!  Meet in parking lot behind Paseo del Rey Church, 900 Paseo del Rey (TG 1310 H-7).   Exit I-805, go east on H Street, right on Paseo del Rey, to corner of East J (lot is on left). Free and open to the public.

Sunday, April 8, 2007  (CNPS Members Only Please)

Torrey Pines Extension

9 AM - 1 PM

Join photographer and author Margaret Fillius on a visit to a less-traveled portion of our favorite State Park. San Diego sea-dahlia, warty-stemmed ceanothus, and Del Mar manzanita are likely to be in bloom. Directions: Exit I-5 at Carmel Valley Rd, turn right on Del Mar Scenic Way to the cul-de-sac (Thomas Guide 1207 H-1). No food is allowed in the Reserve, but beverages are OK. Bring Easter eggs or other snacks if you’d like to lunch at the beach afterwards. No admission charge. Members only; applications available day of hike.

Saturday, March 24, 2007 (CNPS Members Only Please)

Anza Borrego Desert State Park

9 AM - 5 PM