CNPS Yerba Buena Natural History Walks

Please note: Field trips participants must submit an online waiver

And special thanks to our dedicated field trip leaders!

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July 5,2026 SUNDAY 8am- 10am

Late Blooms and Birds of Devil’s Slide (RSVP required)

Leaders: Eddie Bartley, Noreen Weeden

Join CNPS Yerba Buena board members on a foggy walk to see one of the most dramatic stretches of coast anywhere. Devil’s Slide Trail in Pacifica is a 2.6-mile out-and-back walk along a former segment of Highway 1 that offers flora and fauna such as Wight’s paintbrush, coast angelica, peregrine falcon, and rockwren (Plant list from Pedro Point Headlands: http://www.pauldonahue.net/plant_list.html).

We will meet in the SOUTH parking lot on the Montara side. Parking is extremely difficult. Car-pooling is advised. At this time, the only public transportation service available is provided by SamTrans, Route 17 on Highway1. This trip will be limited to 20 people. RSVP at yerba.buena.cnps.chapter@gmail.comor eddie@naturetrip.com

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July 18, 2026 10 am – 3pm

Fern Lab Session & Hike in San Bruno Mountain (RSVP)

Leader: David Nelson

We will discuss the life cycle of a fern and study examples. Samples of fern gametophytes and sporophytes will be given to participants. Then we will hike less than 2 miles to see six more native ferns. Anticipate end at 3 pm. Bring lunch, sunscreen, and be prepared for fog and wind.

Meet: Main parking lot ($6 parking fee) San Bruno Mountain.

Limited to 8 participants

Please contact David to register and to receive some fern fun facts. Nelsondl@pacbell.net

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