Ferns and Other Ancient Plants

November 9, 2024

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Monte Bello Preserve

Approximate Total Miles

3.5

Walk down into the Stevens Creek canyon with Docent Naturalists Debbie Mytels, Ping Li, and Lyle Rice and learn to identify various ferns and other plants that evolved before flowers graced the Earth. You’ll discover how ferns have been a part of many cultures for generations and how some species are even an edible delicacy. You’ll return on the Canyon Trail, stop for a snack, and find yet another type of ancient plant that thrives at the sag pond.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Monte Bello Parking Area on Page Mill Road (across from Los Trancos Preserve), 7 miles west of I-280 or 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 35 minutes travel time.

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