Learn to identify various ferns and other plants that evolved before flowers graced the Earth with Docent Naturalists Debbie Mytels, Ping Li, David Choi, and John Seyfarth. While taking a leisurely-paced walk down Stevens Creek Canyon, you’ll discover how humans have used ferns throughout several generations and how some fern species are an edible delicacy, especially in Asian cultures. You’ll stop for a lunch break on the return route via the Canyon Trail and find yet another type of ancient plant near the sag pond.
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.