Native Plant Walk at Pearson Arastradero Preserve

Join Peninsula Open Space Trust, Grassroots Ecology, and Naturalist Francis Mendoza for this exciting and informative California native plant walk at Pearson-Arastradero Preserve!

It's wildflower season! Get ready for a 2.6-mile hike with an elevation gain of 272 feet as you explore the beauty of California's native plant communities. Along the way, you'll be guided by Francis who will share knowledge about the local land, history, and the indigenous communities that have lived in this area for generations.

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve has expansive oak woodlands and grasslands with beautiful trees and wildflowers and is home to an abundance of wildlife, including deer, bobcats, coyotes, and many species of birds and insects.

Visit Grassroots Ecology’s Pearson-Arastradero Preserve webpage to learn more about the ecosystem and accessibility considerations.

Francis Mendoza is a Certified California Naturalist and Interpretive Guide with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). With over three decades of experience, he has worked with marginalized communities in the East Bay and Turtle Island, including Indigenous and BIPOC organizations.

Francis has served as a Naturalist with the East Bay Regional Park District, Manager of Community Development for the Children & Nature Network, and Land & Water Justice Manager with Save California Salmon. He is dedicated to amplifying BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and Disabled voices in outdoor equity and currently serves as Vice Chair for the East Bay Regional Park District's Park Advisory Committee.

Grassroots Ecology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on caring for public lands and waters in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Through hands-on education and service, they engage thousands of people annually to improve the local environment. Their efforts include controlling invasive plants, growing native species at their nursery, supporting stream restoration and fish passage projects, and planting diverse species to support wildlife. Learn more at: grassrootsecology.org.

To sign up, please complete the Eventbrite form. Please register using a valid e-mail so you receive your e-ticket & the pre-event instructions.

Please note that dogs are not allowed at this Community Walk and that all minors must be accompanied by a parent and guardian for the entirety of the walk.

**Please note this walk is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Keep an eye on your inbox closer to the date of the event for updates and news**

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, 1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, United States