Last week, we met with the Audubon Society and boated to the FAA island (the Bowling Pin Island) in Mission Bay to treat weeds in preparation for nesting of Least terns. While there we saw an example of rare Nuttall's lotus (Acmispon prostratus), a species that has been the topic of recent emails from the CNPSSD discussion group. It's possible that the island might become something of a haven for this native as invasives are removed regularly.
We also met with working partners to plan fall and winter work in the San Dieguito River Valley. And we visited the San Dieguito trailhead at Lusardi Creek to prepare for guided trail hikes as our contribution to the celebration of California Native Plant Week and found a cluster of native Rough hedgenettle (Stachys rigida) (pictured).
The San Dieguito River remains very high after the winter rains. River banks continue to be scoured by the flow. We haven't been able to perform any work in the valley for months.
Rough hedgenettle (Stachys rigida) Photo by Bob Byrnes
This week I have Friday and Saturday to work with Committee members. Email me if you can help.
--Bob
Robert Byrnes
Co-chair
Habitat Restoration Society
CNPS-San Diego