FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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WILDFLOWER WALKS WRAP-UP By Carolyn Strange Weather made the flowers put on less of a show and fade early, but the wildflower walks program still had a great season. Our docents guided 420 visitors on walks, roughly 100 more than the two prior years. We asked more of our docents this year, and they came through admirably. They racked up more volunteer hours due to our experiment with starting walks from the Clarkia and Edgewood trailheads. (As you may recall, Parks and Rec. told us we could no longer use the unofficial entrance near the Park & Ride.) Meanwhile, we still kept hikes going from the Day Camp every weekend. The busy days were usually (but not always) due to special request hikes. Our biggest day was Saturday, May 1, when Bay Nature magazine scheduled a hike. Having read about Edgewood in the magazine, visitors came from all over the Bay Area to enjoy our gem firsthand. That day, docents led more than 50 visitors from three different trailheads! Turnout at the alternate trailheads was low all season, and no decisions have been made yet for next year. But docents who led from Clarkia liked the quick access to the serpentine grasslands, and with more publicity it might become a good starting point. We capped the season with a docent meeting and picnic on June 26th. More than a third of our docents were able to attend, despite short notice. As planned, we combined the business of evaluating the season just completed and planning ahead for the Interpretive Center, with the pleasure of sharing stories and getting to know each other better. The event was productive and enjoyable (and tasty, thanks to Arguello Catering), and many hope to make it an annual affair. To our docents, thanks again for another great season! |
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