Guided Nature Walk in Quarry Park, July 10

1195 Columbus Street,El Granada CA 94018

10 July, 2021

Description

A lively 2 hour nature walk in Quarry Park, El Granada On this 2-hour walk you’ll learn about the trees, wildflowers, and plants in the park, both native and non-native. You’ll see a dawn redwood from China, a relative of our local trees, and learn about the history of eucalyptus trees including California’s “miracle tree” boom in the 1800s. We’ll talk about the geology of the quarry and the granite that fortunately underlies our area. We’ll look for birds, hoping to see a woodpecker or a cheery robin. Finally, we will talk about the history of the park and the heroic efforts the community made to keep it from being developed. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Meet: in the parking lot of the park, 1199 Columbus St., El Granada. Pre-registration required to keep group size small and safe.