Dahlia Time!

Among our annual routines is a mid-summer visit to the dahlias in Golden Gate Park.

This year we will also return to Sisterhood Gardens in August, for the other spectacular collection in the city; I am hoping that the blooms will co-operate with my scheduling for this roam on the 25th.

We will meet in front of the Conservatory of Flowers before lingering at the dahlia circle.

After this we will head out to Lone Mountain and Laurel Heights, which we explored last year, before coming back to the flowers.

There are some staircases and a bit of climbing on the way round, but not as much as many roams.

Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.

These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.

Punctuality is always appreciated. Please send a message on the app if you are running a little late - direct messages are best, rather than a comment on the event. I can usually respond to messages before we get underway, but then I put my phone away other than to take pictures.

I know Meetup is notorious for no-shows and late changes of rsvp. I am not as strict as other organisers (we do talk to each other!), but since generally up to half the people who sign up don't show up, my tolerance for repeated flakiness is limited. It is especially unfair to people on the wait list who would like to attend.