Explore the less-traveled southern end of this preserve on a leisurely-paced walk on the Waterwheel Creek Trail led by Docent Naturalists Maureen Draper, Susan Bernhard, Noa Doitel, and Ann Reisenauer. With a backdrop of stunning views of Skyline Ridge and the ocean, you'll learn how flowers came to be while likely encountering some stunning examples “in the petal,” such as the bell-shaped, multicolored checker lily.
For this activity at Monte Bello Preserve, meet at the Picchetti Ranch Preserve parking lot. From the intersection of I-280 and Foothill Expressway, go 3.5 miles southwest (toward the mountains) on Foothill Boulevard/Stevens Canyon Road. Turn right on Montebello Road. The preserve is 0.5 miles up Montebello Rd. on the left. Participants will carpool to the trailhead for this activity.