My Gall Friday

October 11, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monte Bello Preserve

Approximate Total Miles

2.5

Witches’ brooms, oak apples, redwood burls, and stem fasciations—do you know what these are and how they are formed? Welcome to the huge and fascinating world of plant galls! Come along with Docent Naturalists Frances Reneau and Paula Maurano on this leisurely-paced exploration of the White Oak Trail to learn how to spot spined turbans, red cones, pink bowties, and yellow wigs hiding in plain sight on some of your favorite plants. Bring a loupe if you have one.

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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