Members Only - Native Plant & Flower Walk at East Glenwood - 5/3

Come explore East Glenwood Open Space Preserve with the Land Trust and learn about the preserve's history, unique California native plants and flowers, and our current conservation management practices. This hike is approximately 3 miles roundtrip and moderately difficult; there will be multiple stops to observe the flora in bloom!

• When: Saturday, May 3, 9:00 – 11:00 am
• Where: East Glenwood Open Space Preserve - 350 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

This is a Members Only event. Become a member by making a donation of any amount to receive special invitations to Member Only events (like this walk!), monthly e-updates about conservation projects, a subscription to our bi-annual newsletter, and more! Click here to donate today.

Unsure of your membership status? Please contact Engagement Manager, Emily Repech at [email protected].

• Parking & meet-up location: We will meet at the main Glenwood Open Space Preserve parking lot located on the 300 block of Glenwood Drive (see the map above). There will be Land Trust staff on-site, ready to check you in. Due to limited parking, we strongly encourage carpooling and to arrive early.
• What to wear & bring: We recommend wearing good walking/hiking shoes, comfortable layers, and a hat or other sun protection. Please bring hiking poles (if desired), binoculars, a camera (or cell phone), a filled reusable water bottle, and snacks/lunch in a packable bag.
• What to expect: There is no potable water onsite. There is a porta-potty located in the Glenwood Parking Lot. Please plan to hike approximately 3 miles roundtrip with gradual up and downhill and a few steep sections.
• Due to sensitive species and habitat, no dogs are allowed on East Glenwood Open Space Preserve.
• Directions will be sent via a reminder email the week of the event.
• All updates about the event will be communicated via email. Please register to attend.

Please contact Events Manager, Audrelina Mendiola-Arriola, at [email protected] or call/text (831) 281-0386.

In 1993, a concerned group of citizens formed the Friends of Glenwood, who worked to overturn plans to develop what is now Glenwood Open Space Preserve. Nearly a decade later, the City of Scotts Valley was able to protect this land thanks to funding from the California Wildlife Conservation Board. With the support of the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County members, the Land Trust built and currently maintains over seven miles of trail on the East and West sides of the preserve while managing the property for special species protection.

As the Preserve Manager, the Land Trust has the responsibility of protecting and enhancing the habitat for a high number of rare and endangered species, including the Ohlone tiger beetle, Opler’s longhorn moth, and the Scotts Valley spineflower. Through conservation grazing, the cows on the property help create a thriving habitat for these species by keeping the grass short and soil bare.

Learn more about East & West Glenwood Open Space Preserve here.

By attending this event, I hereby grant Land Trust of Santa Cruz County permission to use my likeness in photograph(s) in any publications or publicity materials (including but not limited to books, newsletters, videos and Web use), in perpetuity. Please email [email protected] if you have questions or concerns about photo permissions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

East Glenwood Open Space Preserve, 350 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley, United States