Photo and Banner Photo : Toothed calicoflower (Downingia cuspidata) at Miramar © CNPS 2024
Presentation:
Miramar Vernal Pools Recovery - 2 years later
Ecology changes and volunteer activities
By CNPS San Diego Committee Chairs
https://chapters.cnps.org/sandiego/miramar-vernal-pool-preserve/
Two years after beginning our clean up and protection of an 8 acre vernal pool site in Miramar, the partnerships and efforts have grown alongside the plants that have recovered wonderfully. Many recall that over a hundred CNPS volunteers removed tons of waste and refuse from a former encampment following a process to notify the residents there. The following spring of 2023, the plants came back with an unexpected resiliency! With good rainfall continuing into 2024, what has become of the Preserve space? What challenges does it still face? How are the efforts going with the money raised from many of you t take down the "Dirty Dozen" eucalyptus negatively impacting some of the pools?
Come out for an informal night of banter and awe at great progress slides and data. We'll have discussions about the ecology of one of San Diego's finest examples of endangered habitats saved from a slow death by our members. Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone there!
Chapter meetings are free and open to the public - welcome to all who share a love of wild places, diversity of life, and new friends!
Browsing & Socializing – Check out the books and merchandise for sale, chat with knowledgeable members, find volunteer opportunities, grab some fantastic snacks and drinks, & grab deals on seeds and bulbs (availability not guaranteed)
In-person meeting
Casa del Prado Room 101, Balboa Park
Across Village Place from the San Diego NAT
in the Casa Del Prado Inner courtyard
Chapter meetings are free and open to the public