Mimulus Memo California Native Plant Society — Kern County Chapter May/June 2010 MMW XBBTnro Tuesday, May 18 th 6:00 PM PLEASE NOT CHANGE OF LOCATION: Home of Sasha and Andy Honig in the La Cresta area* THE CLARKIA GENUS with Brian and Carol LeNeve Brian & Carol are from the CNPS Santa Cruz Chapter. Brian is a member of the CNPS Governing Board, helping guide our organization in its mission. 4:45pm Dinner with the LeNeves at Loma Linda Restaurant, 3611 Mount Vernon, across from BC and next door to the Fire Fighters Union. Please join us for the interesting story of how the LeNeve’s were introduced to native plants. (Hint: think hunting) 6pm Plant Identification with Rich Spjut at the Honigs 7pm Program: Come join us for an evening celebrating our current blooms, the genus Clarkia, containing Farewell to Spring, Herald of Summer, etc, that make the roadsides bright pink as our hills turn brown. Brian and Carol will share the knowledge they have gained from trips all over California, searching out Clarkias. They will offer us beautiful photos and a clarified key for this genus, which is centered in California. *contact Andy if you need directions l MOUNTAIN at BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS MAY 29- BEAR 8:00am Meet at the Taco Bell at the corner of HWY 58 and Weedpatch HWY to carpool, or meet at 9am at the gate to Bear Valley Springs. It is imperative to RSVP by email to Dorie at: dorenqiraqosian@peoplepc.com If you intend to go, we must give names of drivers to our hostess, Lisa Pracchia, who will pass them on to the gate personnel. Please tell Dorie if you will want to drive, or ride with someone else. (We cannot organize carpools, due to insurance requirements, but we can sort ourselves out at the Taco Bell parking lot.) Lisa says Bear Valley Springs is located at 5,600 feet, and to her, it is what California must have looked and felt like 50 years ago. We will carpool to the top of Bear Mountain, and walk downhill about 2 to 3 miles to a camp ground where some cars will be left for the trip back to her home. The habitat is varied, with a 20 year old burn area, a lush watershed of ferns and a creek, and very old Ponderosa pines. There are also a number of side trails to explore, if the group is interested. Mountain Mahogany and Flannel Bush are expected standouts at this time. Please bring water, your lunch, hat, and walking sticks if you need them. Lisa has invited us to have lunch on her patio, with cold drinks she will provide. The patio offers a wide view of the Southern Sierra! What could be better?! We thank Lisa for her generous offer to our chapter. Fremontodendron californicum (picture taken from the Las Pilitas Nursery website: www.laspilitas.com A Manual of California Vegetation, 2 nd Edition By John Sawyer, Todd Keeler-Wolf, and Julie Evens This guide to California’s plant communities focuses on conserving both the individual species and the surrounding habitat. The vegetation classification system introduced in the first Manual of California Vegetation has since become widely accepted as the state standard. This completely updated edition has been expanded to include the following: Over 485 descriptions, 352 vegetation maps, Descriptions of regional variation, Detailed life history information, Data on fire, flooding, and other natural processes, Restoration and other management considerations, Revised and expanded lists of references Available at: cnps.orq 2 The Kem River Parkway Foundation with Kem County Parks and Recreation present Saturday j May 22nd XO:OOaw\. to G>:OOpm. at Hart Park It's fun for the whole family.... Music, entertainment j food booths kid's activities j demonstrations cash drawings and prizes! BEST OF ALL .... ADMISSION IS FREE! Contact Greg Iger 327-2768 or gregiger^aol.tom for information, or krpfestival^gmail.com ....BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK Everyone is encouraged to earpool or ride a bike 3 • Keep up with meeting info, field trips, and other current announcements • View and submit pictures of California U/ildflowers • Look at the most recent /Ylimulus Memo, or read older ones Some Locally Maintained Lists • WILD FLOWER status/sighting s ♦ Plant Lists • Neaiby Parks and Preserves • AriMaftaw ft Qmfaai m.So. C.rijfam» Links to Related Sites Plant Identification & Photographs Other Conservation Organizations Museums, Gardens, Horticulture & Nurseries All the Rest of the Good Stuff • Stewardship Handbook by Havilah resident • Revision of the Jepson Manual • Collect & Eat Your Acorns free book CONSERVATION NEWS • Clipiate change threatens twp : thjrds Crfjftffwff WILDFLOWER HOTLINE 1-800-500-5376 Contacts Lucy Clark: President Ph