Deadman's Creek Trail Field Trip
One of our "local secrets", this trail is located at the south east corner of Washoe State Park and winds its way up the drainage of Deadman’s Creek to a scenic lookout atop the bluff. Along the slopes we should find a fascinating mix of riparian and steppe vegetative communities. Plants of interest include Phlox diffusa, Ranunculus andersonii, Erigeron glacialis, Phacelia curvipes, Prunus andersonii, Senecio integerrimus and Lupinus arbustus to name a few.
CAR-POOLING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
There is a pull-off that can handle four or five vehicles at the trail head. Some additional parking is located roughly 1/4mi to both the south and north. Those wishing to carpool from Reno meet at the Doughboy’s Donuts shop located in the South Town Shopping Center at 57 Damonte Ranch Parkway by 9:00 am. We should be on site by 9:30am.
Map Link https://maps.app.goo.gl/3EuxyTWPV6dFXQvu
PHOTO BY JEFF BUE, COURTESY FEATHER RIVER LAND TRUST
May Arboretum Plant Sale
We will be at the May Arboretum on Saturday May 17th, we hope to have some native plants to share. Check back for more information nearer the time. Photo from May Arboretum website.
Garden Tour
John Weiser will be hosting an open garden tour of his dry land garden on Sunday, May 18th, 2025. This garden is located at 485 O’Brien Way, Sparks, NV. Google map link https://shorturl.at/vmfv2 You are welcome to stop by between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
This garden features collections of Yucca, Cactus, Agave, Penstemons, Eriogonums, and a smatering of other high desert natives.
Plants from dry enviroments around the world are also included in the mix. Cactus from South America. Succulents from South Africa. Iris from Central Asia. A few are reliable Mediterranean stalwarts.
The garden should be in full bloom with multitudes of pollinators darting around.
Link to photos of my garden https://www.flickr.com/photos/sierrarainshadow/albums/72157680667497650/
Email info@nvnps.org for John’s address.
Prison Hill Field trip
Join us to explore the Prison Hill area. Details nearer the time.
Photo from Sierra Rec Magazine
American Penstemon Society Meeting 2025
Each year, members of APS gather to catch up, renew friendships, share photos and information on penstemons, and most importantly visit new places to SEE PENSTEMONS in their natural habitat. As one of the highlights of society membership, the annual meetings are anticipated throughout the year. Here we include information about upcoming meetings, as well as historical information on past meetings. Sign up and details here
Churchill Narrows Field Trip
Join us to visit Churchill Narrows and look for Nevada endemic Churchill Narrows buckwheat. Detail nearer the time. Eriogonum diatomaceum photo © Matt Berger
Peavine Summit Field Trip
Save the date for our 50th Anniversary Field Trip. Peavine Mountain in Reno has a special place in the heart of NNPS, many members spent hours in the field cataloging the vascular flora of Peavine Mountain and writing it up in Mentzelia Vol. 6. Check back for details nearer the time.
Grass Lake Field Trip
Join us to explore the areas surrounding Grass lake. Grass Lake is the largest Sphagnum bog in California and is considered the best representative floating bog in the Sierra Nevada. Check back for details.
Tamarack Lake (off Mt Rose Highway)
Save the date for a trip to this lake and ramble through a variety of habitats. Details nearer the time.
Eriogonum Society Meeting 2025
Save the date for the 2025 Eriogonum Society Meeting in beautiful Bishop, California, with its abundance of buckwheats. With the Sierras to the west, White Mountains to the east, and volcanic features to the north, Bishop has a wide range of habitats that support some impressive Eriogonum diversity plus close relatives like Dedeckera, Oxytheca, and Chorizanthe.
More details and registration links will be coming soon to the Eriogonum Society website. They will not be offering lodging this year and rooms in Bishop fill up fast in the summer, so make your reservations soon.