Tameobit Bioblitz

Tameobit Wildlife Sanctuary is named for the Serrano village which existed in this area. This habitat is primarily saltbrush and Joshua tree-creosote brush scrub. A joint bioblitz between our chapter and the Antelope Valley Audubon Society last year produced 181 observations with 54 species. The delightfully chocolate-scented Mojave-aster (Xylorhiza tortifolia), Alkali heliotrope (Heliotropium curassavicum), and stately California thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum) were all observed here. Although Lovejoy Springs ceased flowing in this area immediately after a 1952 earthquake in Tehachapi this water likely still serves as groundwater here. Indications of this can be seen on the landscape in the form of Cottonwood trees, the unfortunate Arundo & Tamarisk, and a delightful line of Joshua trees. Last year’s iNaturalist bioblitz project can be observed HERE. Learn more about the archeology of this site HERE. This biobblitz will be led by Alana Dixon.

Meet: We will meet at the Lake Los Angeles Community Gymnasium on the Western side of the parking lot. This facility has a bathroom and water fountain.

Directions: Entrance & parking are free.
From Palmdale: Continue East on E Palmdale Blvd. Turn Left on 170th E. Turn left onto E Ave P and the park entrance will be on the Left in 0.2 mi.

From Lancaster: Continue East on Ave M. Turn Right on 50th St E. Turn Left on Avenue N. Turn Right on 90th St E. Turn Left on Avenue O. Turn Right on 162nd St E. Turn Left on Highacres Ave. Turn Right on 164th St E. Turn Left on E Ave P. Then entrance to the park will be on your Left in 0.5 mi.

Coming North along CA-14: take exit 30 and continue East on Pearblossom Hwy as it becomes E Ave T. Turn Left on 165 E, it becomes 170th E. Turn left onto E Ave P and the park entrance will be on the Left in 0.2 mi.

Parking: Parking is free. There is a paved parking lot at Steven Sorensen Park.

Preparation: You can review the previous iNaturalist identifications in the broader area if you would like.

Difficulty: Low – dirt trails with only slight elevation changes.

Bring: Bring a hat, layers in case of wind chill or heat, sunscreen, plenty of water, snacks to enjoy along the trail, sturdy shoes.

Restrooms: There is a bathroom inside of the Lake Los Angeles Community Gymnasium.

Cancellation: If the event is cancelled or rescheduled for any reason, notifications will be sent over Eventbrite emails.

Background info: site archaeology; iNaturalist identifications in the broader area

Questions: Ask Alana Dixon at [email protected]

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