April 15 2007 (Sunday)
9:00 AM- Noon
Leader: Dave Bramlet
The CDFG San Jacinto Wildlife Area is well known for a diverse alkali playa-grassland flora and a number of sensitive plant species, especially the San Jacinto Valley crownscale (Atriplex coronata var. notatior). The alkali habitats are assumed to be very dry this year, and large wildflower blooms would not be anticipated. However, we will search for a number of species that are sensitive or unique to these alkali communities. These may include the Davidson’s saltscale (Atriplex davidsonii), vernal barley (Hordeum intercedens), and the smooth tarplant (Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis).
Meet at 9:00 AM at the Headquarters Parking lot of the San Jacinto Wildlife Area
(SJWA).To reach the SJWA take the I-215 south to the Ramona Expressway. Continue along the Expressway for approximately seven miles to Lakeview. At Lakeview turn north (left) onto Davis Road and drive north some 2.3 miles to the Reserve entrance. We will meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Reserve Headquarters.
Bring your western Riverside checklist, hand lens, water, and sack lunch. The trip will consist of some light walking around the SJWA. Please contact Dave Bramlet (714) 549-0647 or debramlet@earthlink.net for further information.