General Meeting SUMMER BREAK until September 2, 2015 Annual Picnic JUNE 14, 2015 Sunday 2 -4:30 pm umiiiiiiil 10381 Midway, Durham O ur Annual Picnic will be on Sunday, June 14th from 2 to 4:30 pm. The place will be new and interesting - the Patrick Ranch Museum, south of Chico. This will be a pleasant and enjoyable time together and a chance to seek answers to plant questions, share ideas, suggest nice places to go. The Patrick Ranch Museum is starting a native plant garden, something worth taking a look at ... maybe you’ll have some good ideas for it, or get some ideas for your own yard. PLEASE BRING - a dish to share, you might want to barbeque, your own utensils, drinks, and chairs. The Patrick Ranch is located at 10381 Midway, west side, just south of the intersection of Oro-Chico Highway. More than just a meal, this is the best chance all year to enjoy unhurried time with your fellow members in a relaxing setting. We hope to see you there. EAGLE ROCK AND HUMBOLDT SUMMIT LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST June 6 Saturday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 8:30 am. Wear sturdy shoes, bring lunch, water, sun/insect protec- tion and money for ride sharing. We’ll drive northeast 27 miles on Hwy 32, then 12 miles north on paved county road to the Butte Meadows area where we’ll see some insect capturing plants. Then we’ll drive through Jones- ville and take graveled Humboldt Rd 3 miles up to the 6600 ft summit. The Pacific Crest Trail contours without switchbacks along the rim of the caldera of Mt Yana. We’ll inspect some outcrops for the pink flat-stemmed onion, buckwheat, steer heads, and Spirea, as we head up to the 6800 ft Eagle Rocks, 1.5 miles from the trailhead. We’ll pass expanses of arrow-leaved balsam root, with a few three-leaved Lewisia, among picturesque, ancient Jeffrey pines. At the top will be pink rockfringe and cy- cladenia. On the return trail, we can make a short side trip to the top of Humboldt Peak at 7087 ft ele. Call for alternate meeting place. Leaders: Gerry Ingco 530-893- 5123, Wes Dempsey 530-342-2293 BUTTERFLY VALLEY BOTANICAL AREA PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST June 13 Saturday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 8:30 am. Bring lunch, water, sun/insect protection, wear shoes for a bog, and money for ride sharing. We‘11 drive northeast on Hwys 99 and 70 about 80 miles via scenic Feather River Canyon to Plumas National Forest Mt Hough Ranger Station visitor parking lot. We’ll meet the Shasta Chapter of CNPS at 10:30 am, then caravan a short distance to the botanical area. The Butterfly Botanical Area, 2900- 3700 ft, was protected due to its outstanding abundance and diversity of plant life. It is managed to provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy an undeveloped area of profuse floral display. The area features 4 species of insectivorous plants including Darlingtonia California and Drosera rotundifolia. There are 12 species of orchids, including ladies slipper, 24 species in the lily family, 9 species of ferns and fern relatives, as well as poppy, but- tercup and wild rose. Call Gerry Ingco, 530-893-5123 if leaving from Chico. Call Linnea Hanson 530-345-6229 to meet at the Mt Hough Ranger Station. . . . more SUMMER FIELD TRIPS on pages 4. and 5. WES DEMPSEY and GERRY INGCO, Co-chairs Sutter Buttes lunch spot on April 19, 2015 by Lollie DeYoung 2 . The Pipevine June 2015 Executive Board Meeting tUMMIft BURAK Until August 19, 2015 at Nancy Praizler’s President’s Message by CATIE BISHOP, President T his will be the last Pipevine before our summer lull. It’s been a very busy winter and spring, coming on the heels of our fall Hor- ticulture Symposium. We had our Conservation Conference, 50 year CN PS Anniversary, Oroville Wildflower and Nature Festival, our Wild- flower Show, and Endangered Species Fair. But we have two more events before we can take our vacations, the State Chapter Council meeting on May 29-31 in Quincy and the June chapter picnic. Chapter Council happens 4 times a year, and is the opportunity for the Chapters to come together to discuss not only the goings- on of the State Programs, but also to share among the Chapters what we are doing, and how to better serve our local members. All members are welcome and encouraged to add their insights to any and all discussions. There is a field trip up Caribou Rd on Fri- day, Chapter Council meeting on Saturday, a banquet on Saturday evening with a speaker, and a field trip on Sunday to Butterfly Val- ley. For more information go to the State website, cnps.org, click on “admin” in the upper right corner, then on “Chapter Council” and you’ll see the Chapter Council meetings listed. As usual, we are having a June picnic in lieu of a general program. It is a potluck picnic and always a good time to visit with other members in our Chapter and the Executive Board. This year it will be at the Patrick Ranch Museum and the details can be found on the front page of this Pipevine. I hope you all have a great time this summer on trips to see our na- tive California flora. Be sure to check out our three pages of Field Trips and please bring back pictures to share with everyone at the September Meeting when we return. I’ve enjoyed all our interactions this last winter and spring, and we hope to be able to offer more interesting programs, workshops, and other public events this fall. Thanks to all who have attended and organized our events, and participated in staffing tables. Keep an eye on our website to see new things that might be of interest, because native plants don’t go on vacation, and there are always new opportunities to get involved. HAPPY SUMMER! Legislative Notes by DAVID ANDERSON BEWARE DROUGHT LEGISLATION NPS is currently tracking 29 environmental bills pending in the California Legislature. As of this date (i.e., May 5), however, CNPS has not posted on its website the positions taken on these bills. The September Pipevine will contain a review of the surviving bills on which CNPS has taken positions. Hopefully , legislative approval of emergency projects to allevi- ate drought conditions will not include unwise suspensions or special exemptions from the environmental protection laws. We cannot save our environmental heritage by protecting the environment only when it is convenient to do so. Ask your legislators to follow this policy. See telephone book for their telephone numbers and addresses. Purdy’s fritillary, Fritillaria purdyi on May 11 , 2015 checkout the upcoming field trip on July 19 to Plaskett Meadows by Woody Elliott The Pipevine June 2015 3. . . . more summer VALLEY CREEK SPECIAL INTEREST AREA PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST June 21 Sunday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 8:30 am. Wear sturdy shoes, bring lunch, water, sun/insect protec- tion and money for ride sharing. We’ll drive south on Hwys 99 and 70 to Oroville, then Hwys 162 and County Rds 174 and 120 (La Porte Rd) to Vallley Creek Special Interest Area trailhead. Total distance is 68 miles. At 4700 ft ele, Valley Creek Special Interest Area is in the headwaters of South Fork of the Feather River, near the historic gold rush town of La Porte. This 2 mile easy hike leads into a park- like ravine among old growth conifers with a rich under- story of herbaceous plants and shrubs. The stand of old trees has been spared from adjacent timber harvesting. We hope to see the forest blanketed with blooming twin flower, Pacific starflower, western spring beauty and more. The loop trail drops 200 ft into Valley Creek Ravine. Call for alternate meeting place. Leaders: Gerry Ingco 530- 893-5123, Wes Dempsey 530-342-2293. JONESVILLE MEADOWS WALK LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST July 5 Sunday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 9 am. Bring lunch, water, sun/insect protection and money for ride sharing. Wear foot gear suitable for slogging in marshy ground for short hikes. We’ll drive northeast on Hwy 32 for 27 miles and then 12 miles north on paved county road to the Butte Meadows area where we begin our field trip at about 4800 ft ele. We expect to see a great variety of wetland flowers like camas, leopard lily, little elephant heads, Veronica, Tofieldia, and bog orchid. Call for alternate meeting place. Leaders: Janna Lathrop 530-228-0010, Gerry Ingco 530-893-5123. PANTHER MEADOWS SHASTA TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST July 12 Sunday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 7:30 am. Wear walking shoes, bring lunch, water, sun/insect protection, a light jacket, and money for ride sharing. We’ll drive north on Hwys 99 and 1-5, 131 miles to Mt Shasta City, then east to Everitt Memorial Highway, 14 miles up the west slope of Mt Shasta to Panther Meadows. At 7500 ft there are two meadows, one slightly above the other. Near timberline are surrounded by conifers: Shasta red fir, mountain hemlock and whitebark pine. Mt Shasta at 1 4, 1 79 ft towers above and views westward of Castle Crags and Trinity Mountains are spectacular. A well maintained path leads through each meadow for about a mile. Expect to see cobwebby penstemon, giant-red paintbrush, Shasta beardtongue, western anemone with its plume covered fruits, mountain violet and mountain jewelflower. Options are to have dinner in in one of the restaurants in Mt Shasta City and/or stay overnight in the immediate area. Call for alternate meeting place. Leaders: Gerry Ingco 530-893- 5123, Wes Dempsey 530-342-2293 PLASKETT MEADOWS RECREATION AREA MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST July 19 Sunday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 8:30 am. Wear sturdy shoes, bring lunch, water, sun/insect protec- tion and money for ride sharing. We’ll drive west via Day- ton Rd, Ord Ferry Rd, Hwys 45 and 162, cross Hwy 1-5 and stop at Walmart parking lot. We’ll follow 162 west thru Elk Creek, north 5 miles, and turn west to the end of 1 62 which changes to Forest Rd F-7. This is 31 miles from Chico. We follow road F-7 up into the Mendocino National For- est, peak ele. 6,400 ft. Plaskett Meadows Recreation Area is 28 miles from the start of Forest Road F-7. Consists of a small campground in mixed species of pine and fir. Two small four acre lakes for trout fishing. Swimming is not recommended. The meadows and surrounding area has long been an attraction because of its broad array of plant life. Call for alternate meeting place. Leaders: Gerry Ingco 530-893-5123, Wes Dempsey 530-342-2293. 4. The Pipevine June 2015 SAUCER AND GREEN ISLAND LAKES LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST August 2 Sunday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 8:30 am. Wear sturdy shoes, bring lunch, water, sun/insect protec- tion and money for ride sharing. We’ll drive northeast 27 miles on Hwy 32, then 12 miles north on paved county road to Butte Meadows, then 9 miles on unpaved graded roads to Sunflower Flat trailhead. See California asters as we hike 1 .5 miles down to Soda Creek, then up 400 ft to Green Island Lake at about 6200 ft ele. The 5 acre lake has a floating mat of vegetation rimmed with huckleberry, buckbean and potentilla. The delightful spring feeding the lake has a display of yellow monkey flowers. California fuchsia is in flower along the trail to Saucer Lake. On the way back we stop at tiny Frog Lake and step out on its tiny floating island. We’ve seen Pileated Woodpeckers on this delightful hike. Round trip is 4 miles, difficulty is rated moderate due to uphill climbs and the high elevation. Call for alternate meeting place. Leaders: Gerry Ingco 530- 893-5123, Wes Dempsey 530-342-2293 MOUNT HARKNESS LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK August 16 Sunday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 8 am. Wear sturdy shoes, bring light jacket, lunch, water, sun/ insect protection, and money for ride sharing. Bring your Park Pass if you have one. We’ll drive Hwys 32 and 36 for 65 miles to Chester in Plumas Co for a rest stop, then 12 miles to the trailhead. The last 5 miles is mod- erately steep and has a washboard surface. The hike to Mt Harkness, at 8046 ft ele. See great panoramic vistas from the lookout tower. The open areas above may be covered with blossming blue silver-leaved lupins. The gain in elevation hiked to the summit is 1 ,236 feet over the 1.9 mile trail. Participants should be in good health, since the 8.3% trail is moderately steep. Call for alternate meeting place. Leaders: Gerry Ingco 530-893-5123, Wes Dempsey 530-342-2293. WILLOW LAKE & TERMINAL GEYSER LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST August 29 Saturday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 8:30 am. Wear sturdy shoes, bring lunch, water, sun/insect protec- tion and money for ride sharing. We’ll drive Hwys 32 and 36 about 65 miles to Chester, Plumas Co for a reststop. Then Forest Service roads to Willow Lake. The last 9 miles is an unimproved dirt road most suitable for high clearance vehicles. Willow Lake, at 5500 ft ele is called a fen. Mats of floating sphagnum moss support interest- ing plants and life forms. From Willow Lake we’ll hike 1 .6 miles to Terminal Geyser, a thermal area just inside Las- sen Volcanic National Park, 5845 ft ele. Call for alternate meeting place. Leaders: Gerry Ingco 530-893-5123, Wes Dempsey 530-342-2293. DRAKESBAD TO DEVIL’S KITCHEN LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK September 6 Sunday Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot (Hwys 32/99) at 8:30 am. Wear sturdy shoes, bring lunch, water, sun/insect protec- tion, and money for ride sharing. Bring your Park Pass if you have one. We’ll drive Hwys 32 and 36 about 65 miles to Chester in Plumas Co for a rest stop, Then we’ll drive on local roads about 18 miles to the trail head in the park. The 4.6 mile round trip trail to Devil’s Kitchen begins next to the Warner Valley Campground. The trail wan- ders through flowered meadows along lovely Hot Springs Creek. Level of difficulty is moderate with a 300 ft gain in elevation. Devil’s Kitchen is a hydrothermal area featur- ing mud pots, steam vents and hot springs. Vegetation is sparse in the thermal area, but there are interesting plants and shrubs that survive in a very harsh environ- ment. Call for alternate meeting place. 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MOUNT LASSEN CHAPTER CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY P O. BOX 3212 CHICO, CA 95927-3212 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Chico, CA Permit No. 553 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Time Value JUNE 2015 issue Pipevine Phyllis would say Join Today ! MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY I wish to affiliate with the Mount Lassen Chapter renew Name Address City State Zip Phone Email Send Membership Application to: CNPS 2707 K STREET, SUITE 1 SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-5113 Student / Limited Income $25 Individual $45 Family / Library $75 Plant Lover $100 Patron $300 Benefactor $600 Calendar June 6 - Eagle Rock/Humboldt Summit 13 - Butterfly Valley BA 14 - Annual Picnic at Patrick Ranch 21 - Valley Creek SIA July 5 - Jonesville Meadows 12 - Panther Meadows 19 - Plaskett Meadows RA August 2 - Saucer/Green Islands Lakes 16 - Mount Harkness LVNP 19 - Executive Board Meeting 29 - Willow Lake September 2 - General Meeting 6 - Drakesbad LVNP 16 - Executive Board Meeting