Nature's Incredible Bounty on the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (Sunday walk)

Location: Registrants will be informed of location
Docent: Gil Eastman

The upwelling of nutrient-rich water from deep sea has brought new life to our shore. The upwelling brings a massive source of microscopic diatoms and plankton. These feed the slightly larger zooplankton, as well as the rapidly growing crustacean, marine invertebrates, and fish of our tidepools and kelp forest. The smaller life forms become dinner for larger creatures, fish, mammals and seabirds. The bounty is plentiful.

Similarly, Spring rains and longer days have brought blooming flowers and new grasses to our coastal bluff. The bouquet is not only beautiful, but also a thriving eco-system of insects, reptiles, mammals and birds.

This short leisurely stroll is free and open to the public. Children are welcome with adult supervision. No dogs please. Please be aware that there are no restroom facilities on the Ranch and plan accordingly. Rain cancels.

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