This morning I had the absolute greatest privilege of showing Laurel Loop to our newest wave of LCF volunteers. We started out at the Willow Staging Area, took Lower Laurel all the way up to Willow (signpost #2) and around back down to WSA, a 3.9 mile hike. Along the way, we were graced by the presence of many beautiful wildflowers that have been popping up in Laguna Canyon over the past weeks. Of special interest to our group were:
- Parry's Phacelia
- Canyon Pea
- the many Lupines - including the Miniature Lupine
- California Plantain
- Common Fiddleneck
- Common Deerweed
- Fuschia-Flowered Gooseberry
- Blue Dicks
- California Buttercup
- Sticky Monkey Flower
- Wishbone Bush
- California Poppy
(list non-exhaustive!!!)
We also enjoyed the different habitats that one can see on the loop - the coastal sage scrub habitat, the riparian habitat, the oak woodlands, a small glimpse of grasslands, and the mixed chaparral environment.
Everyone was so positive and inquisitive about the canyon's plants and animals, and I am so excited to know that they soon will be out there, helping the public and making sure that we keep our wilderness park WILD! A big thank you to all of you who came!
For those of you who have not yet become a volunteer for the Laguna Canyon Foundation, but would like to, please visit the Laguna Canyon Foundation's Website at www.lagunacanyon.org, or contact:
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235
lagunacoast@ocparks.com
More to follow.
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