Tilden Wildflowers and Native Plants

We'll hike the verdant Seaview trail with spectacular views and vibrant wildflowers. Along the way, we'll learn about the edible, medicinal, and cultural uses of native plants. Our route takes us to a mysterious stone wall and a funky labyrinth at an old Nike site. If the day is clear, we may see the Sierra Nevada, Farallon Islands, San Francisco's skyline and much of the North Bay.

TOTAL DISTANCE

This is a moderate 4-mile roundtrip hike with a 500 foot elevation gain.

LEADER

Alan Siegel.

WEATHER POLICY

Rain cancels.

COST

The outing is free but reservations are required.

WHERE TO MEET

We'll assemble at the Steam Train upper parking lot, just off Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Tilden Park.

NOTES

Bring snacks and water. Dress in layers and wear good hiking shoes. Bring poles if you normally use them. If you have any questions about this outing, email Ken Lavin or phone him at 415-543-6771 x321.

Photo: Alan Siegel

Alan Siegel has hiked the East Bay hills almost daily since the early 1970's, trying to learn every plant and its edible, medicinal, and cultural uses, and to discover and use native plants that thrive in gardens that are frequently visited by deer. Alan is a volunteer docent at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden (EBRPD) in Tilden Park (www.nativeplants.org) where he enjoys meals of stinging nettles washed down with Yerba Buena tea. As a psychologist, Alan is interested in how cultures discovered the uses of plants and enjoys sharing stories of how diverse peoples use plants in unique ways. Alan has led native plant and nature awareness education walks for adults and children for 45 years.

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