Join the board | Miner's lettuce fields! | Special event
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Oversee our stewardship efforts
We are searching for people to join the Conservancy board who would enjoy rolling up their sleeves and getting outdoors once or twice a month and who could help guide our stewardship work—including coordinating volunteers restoring a native landscape, maintaining a modest network of trails, and planning future Conservancy projects. If this appeals to you or someone you know, please respond to this email. We would love to hear from you. Send us an email to info@claremontcanyon.org or call us at 510-843-2226.
(Photo: Broom removal along the Summit House Trail above Signpost 29 | by John Brochu)
Miner's lettuce, also known as Rooreh, is an annual herb native to a large area of Western North America, and can be seen growing in the Claremont Canyon. Starting in February to late May, miner’s lettuce is in full bloom with tiny white flowers. The rainy season has provided enough moisture to allow it to grow and spread vigorously. According toCalscape, "the presence of Rooreh is indicative of a healthy oak woodland" and we are excited to see this expansion, especially in recently restored oak woodland areas where we've led volunteer days!
(Photo: A sea of lettuce at Signpost 29 |by Ruby J. Soto Cardona)
March 14th | 9:30AM-11:30AM - followed by lunch!
Conservancy board member Nancy Mueller invites you to a stewardship day with volunteers from the Claremont Club and Spa on March 14th from 9:30-11:30AM. This event will befollowed with a casual lunch provided by the Claremont Hotel. We will clean up Evergreen Lane footpath with some volunteers going into Garber Park, in conjunction with the Garber Park Stewards. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please bring water, wear long sleeve clothes, and sun protection, such as a hat and/or sunscreen.
Visit this 13-acre park and help restore its native wild habitat (we meet year-round). Meet at the Fireplacebelow the Evergreen Lane entrance (Map). For more informationor questionscontactWyllie.
Join us at Signpost 29for a day of restoration (1.5 miles up Claremont from the intersection of Ashby/Tunnel Rd.) aswe work to restore and maintain pathways, remove invasive broom and collect litter. More information Here. Questions? Contact us at info@claremontcanyon.org.
Help restore native plants and maintain a popular trail! Weed invasive plants, plant seeds, and--if it comes to it--water native seedlings. Located in the small side canyon just north of Claremont Canyon, which is above the Clark Kerr campus. No prior experience needed. Gloves and tools are provided.
Please contact Jim Rosenau or call at (510) 845-0106.
Join the Grizzly Peak cleanup volunteer days! Everyone is welcome. If you have rock climbing skills sign up as they are in need of people to help clean on the steeper parts of the hills.
We would love to hear from our members and others who are out hiking or otherwise observing nature in the canyon. Send us your pictures at info@claremontcanyon.org and we will feature one each month.
"Banana Slug of Garber Park"—Photographed by Wyllie Clayson in 2024.
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The photo above was taken by Ruby J. Soto Cardona while hiking on the Willow Trail from Signpost 29.
Trails are open
All trails are open and accessible throughout Claremont Canyon. For maps and complete information on trails click here. You can also take a guided tour here. Please stay safe and take all items and pet waste out with you.
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