Carrizo Plain Field Trip

We all had a fine day on our field trip to the Carrizo Plain National Monument on March 28. Seventeen BCSS members, five from the Danish Sisterhood, a few of their friends and 3 dogs, all met up in Maricopa, then drove onto Soda Lake Road from Hwy 166. Maynard generously agreed to lead the group -- he and Stephen darted across the fields to collect the numerous specimens for us to see up close. The hillsides were covered with blooms, which seemed to increase as we drove north. One highlight was a large area of Phacelia, which looked like a small lake off to the east. The day was sunny, making the colors exceptionally bright. After several stops, we all converged on the Goodwin Education Center. There we relaxed and had a delicious lunch provided by the Danish Lodge. From there we all made our way home. Thanks to all who made it a great trip. -Lynn McDonald (from: The Cactus Patch, April 2010)

Bakersfield Cactus & Succulent Society :
http://www.bakersfieldcactus.org/

Carrizo Plain NM:
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bakersfield/Programs/carrizo.html

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