A 1-Mile Walk Around California!

Exploring California Via The Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Berkeley
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10 am to 2 pm
Leaders: Kurt Rademacher and Anna Gil

Join us for a botanical excursion from California’s Klamath Mountains to the Mojave Desert; from the Big Sur chaparral to alpine Sierra meadows; and from the Lassen foothills to the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. Tucked into a valley in the Berkeley Hills, the Regional Parks Botanic Garden’s sunny slopes, shaded glades, brooks and rocky outcrops have replicated plant communities from all around the state; showcasing their classic as well as their rare wildflowers, shrubs and trees. Have you never seen a bristlecone pine, the ‘insectivorous’ cobra lily, or a Santa Lucia fir? If not, come join us on the winding paths and stony stairs through this delightful outdoor living museum!

This walk will be about one mile long, winding among paths and narrow stone stairs.

Directions: East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Tilden Park, via Shasta Road in Berkeley, at the intersection of Wildcat Canyon Road and South Park Road. Carpool Options: Meet at 9 am, leave by 9:15 Larkspur Landing Shopping Center, aka “Marin Country Mart” near the East end of the shopping center near Design Within Reach

Bring: Water, a snack/lunch. Dress in layers. A hiking pole and sturdy shoes are advised, as surfaces can be uneven. Rain cancels.
Email Ann with any questions: annonfire@gmail.com
Text for day-of-trip questions or issues: 530-521-4402

Please:
● Sign the Waiver for Marin Chapter 2025, if you have not done so already.
● Practice clean trail etiquette. Pocket Guide – Every Step Counts and Cleanliness Tips for Hikers
● Treat everyone with respect.
● No dogs on this trip.