There’s not a better way to spend Earth Day than in nature, and that’s exactly what I did. The splendor and sheer beauty of the trail was truly magical. It’s so restorative to your inner peace to witness and be in awe of wilderness and how special it is to be present for that special moment. That bloom was there just that day in that light and you were a very fortunate person to be a part of that beauty.
I hope that everyone finds their place in nature. This is where you are free. Find your connection and nurture it. Find your freedom. Find the beauty and magnificence. Find your peace.
Drymocallis glandulosa or Sticky cinquefoil
Solanum clokeyi or Northern island nightshade
Hesperoyucca whipplei or Chaparral Yucca
Phacelia minor or CA Bluebell
Lathyrus vestitus or Pacific pea
Ceanothus or CA lilac
Nemophila menziesii or Baby Blue Eyes
Lathyrus vestitus or Pacific pea
Hesperoyucca whipplei or Chaparral Yucca
Cirisium occidentale or Cobwebby Thistle
Eschscholzia California or CA Poppy (with Lupine and Golden Chia)
Lathyrus vestitus or Pacific pea
Pholistoma auritum or Blue Fiestaflower
Collinsia hterophylla or Purple Chinese Houses
Delphinium patens or Zigzag Larkspur
I have no idea what this flower is. Maybe a sage?
Lathyrus vestitus or Pacific pea
Hesperoyucca whipplei or Chaparral Yucca
Venegasia carpesioides or Canyon Sunflower
Lathyrus vestitus or Pacific pea
Lithophragma parviflorum or Smallflower Woodland Star
Tauschia arguta or Southern Umbrellawort
What can we all do to help our environment?
Keep our trails clean and leave no trace.
Turn your outdoor lights off at night for birds and insects.
Never use rodenticides, insecticides, pesticides, or herbicides.
Buy organic produce.
Reduce your chemical use.
Rewild your yard or bring in some native plants.
Buy secondhand clothing and jewelry and donate your clothes.
Carpool or use public transportation.
Use glass for food storage and not disposable bags or plastic.
Use reusable water bottles.
Fly less or choose other transportation options.
Together we can make a change and protect our planet.