How many caterpillars can you find around Alpine Pond? Join Docent Naturalists Roberta and Jaime Cavazos and Jennifer Anthony for a family-friendly, leisurely-paced quest to count these cute, soft-bodied future moths and butterflies. You’ll loop around the pond and explore the Ipiwa Trail while learning and some fun facts about caterpillars, metamorphosis, and what role these animals play in the ecosystem. Bring a light snack to enjoy during your search.
For this activity at Skyline Ridge Preserve, meet at the Russian Ridge Parking Area on the northwest corner of the Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) and Page Mill/Alpine Road intersection (across Skyline Blvd. on the right). Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 40 minutes travel time.