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Wildflower and Birding Hike  April 2, 2005 - 9AM
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Due to our recent rains, this is one of the very best years for wildflowers in our area. The Poppies and Lupines on Figuroa Mountain are spectacular, and there are numerous other wildflowers in the area. One large field of flowers can be viewed as we drive, and at the top we will  have an easy hike to identify a broad array of other wildflowers and plants. We will also be looking for birds so be sure to bring your binoculars. Bring plenty of water and your own lunch for a picnic.
The trip will be led by Norm Jacobs who knows something about wildflowers and plants, and  Peter Beuret who knows the birds.

DATE: April 2, 2005.      TIME: 9:00 AM

MEETING PLACE: We will meet for caravaning and car-pooling at the small lot just north of Big Five Sporting Goods (3935 State St.......intersection of State Street and Highway 154. Look for Norm's Champagne-colored VW Camper.)

BRING: Comfortable shoes for hiking, a jacket, water, your own gourmet lunch with perhaps some finger food of interest to share, a drink and binoculars. For those with a special interest there is an excellent  "Field Guide to Common Plants of the Santa Barbara Foothills" published just this year and available at Borders Bookstore. Also, a camera!

RETURN TO SANTA BARBARA: Early to mid-afternoon at your discretion

See the pictures! Soon!
A well-attended event!

Participants included: Norm Jacobs and Marilyn Conrad, Mike and Berkeley McCaleb, Peter and Linda Beuret, Suzanne and Michael Scar, Margaret Jose, Diana and John Slais, Bob and Diane Miles, Darlene Amundsen, Polly Clement, Richard and Simone Schapker, Norris and Carole Hundley, Patty Jacquemin
The Graduates – 2005