September Happenings 2024

Butterflies! | Creek to Bay Day | Ballot MM

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Gray Buckeye (Junonia grisea) Photographed above is our California Gray Buckeye butterfly—a "brown butterfly with eyespots on its wings that distract predators from its body"*. Our board member Nancy Mueller spotted and photographed this butterfly feeding on a butterfly bush at the Gateway Exhibit Garden. The Gray Buckeye is commonly seen throughout California feeding on plants such as orange bush monkey flowers (Diplacus aurantiacus) or azure penstemons (Penstemon azureus). In the Bay Area it can be seen flittering on grasslands, other open areas, or near water courses. Visit Calscape to see its range distribution. *Visit phys.org to read more on how the Gray Buckeye became a first new butterfly species identified since 2016.  Ballot measure MM on November 5th Winning voter approval of Measure MM, the Wildfire Prevention Zone on November 5th is critical. With homeowner insurance rates skyrocketing and wildfires occurring with greater frequency, the $99/parcel for Measure MM is well worth it. Endorsers include the Claremont Canyon Conservancy board, the North Hills Community Association, the Oakland Firesafe Council, and the Piedmont Pines Neighborhood Association; others pending. Click here to find out more about the measure. For questions or volunteer interest contact Elizabeth K. Stage at stage@berkeley.edu  Get Involved September 21st from 9a.m.-noon Join the Garber Park Stewards as they celebrate the 29th annual Oakland Creek to Bay Day event. Volunteers will be participating in various activities that range from invasive plant removal, trail restoration, and clearing the park from as much dead and dry debris as possible. The City of Oakland will be providing a large green waste bin, which volunteers will try to fill up. Snacks, tools, and gloves will be provided. All levels are welcome! For more information visit garberparkstewards.blogspot.com. For questions or if you're a group who would like to volunteer, contact Wyllie at gpstewards@gmail.com. (Photo by Ruby J. Soto Cardona) Volunteer Invasive broom removal We've been holding volunteer days for anyone who is interested in learning more about how to steward the Canyon, either on your own or with your group of friends. Our activities range from helping maintain main trails, caging small oaks, to identifying and removing invasive plants. Photographed above is Wyllie our stewardship lead at Signpost 29, and one of our volunteers after pulling out some invasive broom plants. If you're interested in volunteering with us visit our website or send us a message at info@claremontcanyon.org. (Photo by Ruby J. Soto Cardona) Volunteer All levels are welcome! Wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers and bring your favorite water bottle. Tools and gloves are provided.  Garber Park Stewards Saturday, September 7th and 21st 9a.m. - 12p.m.  Visit this 13-acre park and help restore its native wild habitat (we meet year-round). Meet at the Fireplace below the Evergreen Lane entrance (Map). For more information or questions contact Wyllie. Volunteer at Signpost 29 Saturday, September 28th 10a.m. - 12p.m.  Join us at Signpost 29 for a day of restoration (1.5 miles up Claremont from the intersection of Ashby/Tunnel Rd.) as we work to restore and maintain pathways, remove invasive broom and collect litter. More information Here. Questions? Contact us at info@claremontcanyon.org. Grizzly Peak Cleanup Check back on our schedule page for exact dates Join the Grizzly Peak cleanup volunteer days! Everyone is welcome. If you have rock climbing skills sign up as they are in need of people to help clean on the steeper parts of the hills. Please contact John Kirkham at johnwkirkham@gmail.com Hiking the Canyon We would love to hear from our members and others who are out hiking or otherwise observing nature in the canyon. Send us your pictures at info@claremontcanyon.org and we will feature one each month. Cabbage White butterfly (Pieris rapae) resting on a Roughleaf Aster (Eurybia radulina), a California native plant growing on the side along the Willow Trail near the Heritage Oak. (Photo by Ruby J. Soto Cardona)  Explore Kay Loughman's wildlife website to see more wildlife photos in the Canyon. Share this newsletter with your friends: Do you have a friend who would appreciate receiving our monthly email newsletter? You can easily add new recipients to our mailing list by going here. Bay view from Derby Canyon—photo by Marilyn Goldhaber.  Trails are open All trails are open and accessible throughout Claremont Canyon. For maps and complete information on trails click here.  You can also take a guided tour here. Please stay safe and take all items and pet waste out with you. For the long-term stewardship of Claremont Canyon Copyright © 2023 Claremont Canyon Conservancy, All rights reserved. This email was sent to {{Recipient Email}}. Click here to unsubscribe.