Ecology in the Ecotones

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monte Bello Preserve

Approximate Total Miles

Explore the biodiversity of plant species among woodland, riparian, and grassland habitats on this moderately-paced hike. You’ll pay special attention to the ecotones, or the “edge” areas where one community borders another, with Docent Naturalists Lindsay Joye, Sabra Abraham, and Mike Lohr. Your route will include the Stevens Creek Nature and Canyon trails. What relationships help make these habitats so special?

Where to Meet

Meet at the Monte Bello Parking Area on Page Mill Road (across from Los Trancos Preserve), 7 miles west of I-280 or 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 35 minutes travel time.

Link to Google Map

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