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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY & SAINT PATRICK’S DAY to one and all. I want to take this moment to share with you some words of wisdom. I received them from my daughter’s school in the passing of one of their teachers.

Enjoy the moments of winter...
Try to slow down enough to hear
Your children’s smile and feel the
Warmth of family...

— Debbie LaTorre-Ritchie

What a winter we have been having this El Niño year. We may all be tired of the rain, mud and ditch digging but take a look at what's blooming! I love this time of year, the grass is showing so many different shades of green and the winter rains are refreshing to the soul. Yes we are right around the corner to wildflower season. I need some volunteers to help fold the wildflower walk schedules. Please call me Wednesday through Saturday.

With the upcoming season it is extremely important to keep visitors on the trails. Last year there were several maverick trails deeply engraved in the Iris and the Mule Ears patches. If you like to hike and talk with people contact Nancy Mangini or Lynne Fritz to sign up for trail patrol.

For the more physical type, there is a trail maintenance training class being held at Junipero Serra Park in San Bruno March 28^th and 29^th. We could use some help on trail maintenance this spring as we have been overwhelmed with the winter rains. The Edgewood crew has been busy with rebuilding the habitat barriers again, and doing our best in keeping up with the rain.

Tom and I have gone to various homes in the Sunset entrance area, explaining the after hours activity in the park. Homeowners have been willing to call if they spot anything suspicious.

You may have seen several closures during the storms this season. These closures are temporary due to the overwhelming rains. February 14th was the first time I saw thunder and lightning at Edgewood. The staff is looking forward to a less rainy spring and summer. Spring is like the return of some old friends and a renewal of life. Keep an eye on the Day Camp information board for the wonderful drawings created by our park aide Tobias Wolf.

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