A 1-Mile Walk Around California!

Exploring Via The Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Berkeley

Leaders: Kurt Rademacher and Anna Gil

Please sign up for this field trip on Meetup beginning May 1.

Join us for a botanical excursion from California’s Klamath Mountains to the Mojave Desert; from the Big Sur chaparral to alpine Sierra meadows; and from the Lassen foothills to the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. Tucked into a valley in the Berkeley Hills, the Regional Parks Botanic Garden’s sunny slopes, shaded glades, brooks and rocky outcrops have replicated plant communities from all around the state; showcasing their classic as well as their rare wildflowers, shrubs and trees. Have you never seen a bristlecone pine, the ‘insectivorous’ cobra lily, or a Santa Lucia fir? If not, come join us on the winding paths and stony stairs through this delightful outdoor living museum! This walk will be about one mile long, winding among paths and narrow stone stairs.

Directions: 1550 Wildcat Canyon Rd. Berkeley, CA  Intersection of Wildcat Canyon Road and South Park Road. map

For those wishing to carpool from Marin, meet others by 9 am to leave by 9:15 at Larkspur Landing Shopping Center, aka Marin Country Mart near the east end of the shopping center near Design Within Reach.

Bring: Water, a snack/lunch. Dress in layers. A hiking pole and sturdy shoes are advised, as surfaces can be uneven.

Rain cancels     No dogs on this field trip.  

Email Ann with any questions

Text for day-of-trip questions or issues: 530-521-4402

Please:     Sign the Waiver for Marin Chapter 2025, if you have not done so already.     Practice clean trail etiquette. Pocket Guide – Every Step Counts and Cleanliness Tips for Hikers