Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

Dedicated to the study, exploration, and appreciation of natural history in the Santa Ynez Valley region.

Tag: Lake Fire burn

Wildflowers of the Lake Fire Burn Zone at Midland:

Sunday, May 4

Blooming mariposa lilies spread across a slope blackened by fire. Photo by John Evarts.

Pop-up Field trip with Margie Popper and John Evarts
Join us for a moderately strenuous 4-mile hike to appreciate wildflowers and plant recovery in the 2024 Lake Fire burn zone along the trails at Midland School. Many annuals and some perennials in the burn zone have responded with vigorous regrowth and Midland offers some excellent displays of spring wildflowers. The late start to the 2024-

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