Tilden Park-Peak Wildflowers,in EBRP's Botanic Garden, join for a Fabulous Lunch

The East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden (EBRPB) in Tilden Park has many blooming native Calif. wildflowers (with ID tags). Calif. natives group by region is the focus of EBRPB. We'll hike over to the Botanic Garden, a short distance from our new meeting location. (Next to a restroom.) With all the flowers in bloom now, this is a terrific wildflower walk. In my mind's eye EBRPB presents a mini version of Mt.Tamalpais.
Meet in the Parking Area for the Island Picnic Area, Tilden Park, 1147 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708. There is a restroom building, next to where we are meeting. The parking is along Wildcat Canyon Rd., a strip of diagonal spaces.

Please note most of Wildcat Canyon Rd. is closed between Grizzly Peak Blvd. and Lake Anza. For access get off Grizzly Peak Blvd., at Shasta Rd. and head straight through to a left turn at Wildcat Canyon Rd.

Overall between 1.5 to 2 miles today.

Because the hiking trails are very, very uneven. Making for unstable footing, caused by rocks underfoot, tree roots sometimes growing across and along the trails and in some cases trails that slant sideways instead of being level from side to side. All of these tripping hazards, require secure foot and ankle support.
Why risk a sprained ankle or worse? When wearing hiking boots or other proper footwear will greatly lessen the risk.

Opportunity for lunch stop afterward at one of many nice Berkeley/Albany restaurants. We'll choose one from the list below:

• Bua Luang Thai, milder Thai cuisine.
• Great China, the best Chinese cuisine in Berkeley.
• Kim's Cafe, Vietnamese cuisine, Turmeric noodle soup is the go to.
• Picante, A little finer Mexican cuisine, in a very nice setting.
• Revillie, Mediterranean cuisine and lots of it.
• Rose Pizzeria, It's all about the dough.
• Talavera, A little rougher Mexican cuisine, with very nice outdoor seating.
• Tea Spot, Bring takeout from nearby Whole Foods and have tea.
• Thai Farmhouse Kitchen, Spice-yer Thai cuisine with outdoor seating and free coconut ice cream for dessert.
• Vic's Chat, A go to for Indian cuisine with very nice outdoor seating.

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The photo above was taken in the Garden. On our route today we'll see WFs from all over the State of Calif.