Wildflower of the Month:  September, 2021

Wildflower of the Month: September, 2021

Douglas Aster (Symphyotrichum subspicatum) A long and late blooming season – August through September – makes the Douglas Aster a valuable plant for skipper butterflies and many other pollinators. The seeds are taken by small birds. Douglas Aster is easy...
Late-Summer Update: 2021

Late-Summer Update: 2021

Summer is coming to an end. After several severe heat waves and an extended drought, fall will soon arrive. Fall is a busy season for Friends activities in the park, with new Free the Forest and Walking Tour events now posted in calendars under Activities on the...