The edge of Alpine Pond is rich with native plants that have been essential to indigenous people for their traditional, medicinal, and culinary uses for thousands of years. Join Docent Naturalists Susan Bernhard, Noa Doitel, and Maureen Draper for a leisurely-paced walk around this peaceful pond and learn to recognize some of these plants, such as cattails, mugwort, and wild fennel. You’ll also walk among trees including valley oaks, Douglas firs, and willows. Come enjoy an afternoon exploration to get better acquainted with your local landscape!
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.