Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

Flowers Up Close and Personal

March 2, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sierra Azul Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
3

Dust off your magnifying loupe—and your high school biology!—to get a hands-on look at the sex lives of some familiar spring wildflowers on this leisurely-paced hike along the Woods Trail. Led by Docent Naturalists Frances Reneau and Helena Cohen, you’ll likely see an abundance of species, including hound’s tongues, woodland stars, buttercups, and milkmaids displaying their “come hither” reproductive organs to the pollinators. What is the purpose of the diverse array of colors, sizes and shapes, if not just to delight our eyes? (Note: A couple magnifying loupes may be available but please bring yours if you have one.)

Where to Meet

Meet at the Bald Mountain Parking Area located on Mt. Umunhum Rd. Exit Highway 85 at Camden Avenue. (From northbound Hwy. 85 turn left on Branham Avenue and then turn left on Camden Ave. and from southbound Hwy. 85 turn left on Camden Ave.) Travel on Camden Ave. about 1.6 miles to Hicks Road and turn right, and travel for about 6.3 miles. Turn right on Mt. Umunhum Rd. and continue for about 1.7 miles. The parking lot will be on the left.

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