Join butterfly expert and artist Liam O'Brien and Friends of Five Creeks exploring for butterflies in the El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area, noon - 2 PM Sunday, Sept. 9.
Meet at the service-road entrance, north side of Schmidt Lane between Navellier and the El Cerrito Recycling Center, opposite 7501 Schmidt Lane. Dress for sun, fog, heat, or wind. Wear shoes with good traction and bring sticks if you use them -- this walk includes steep uphills and downhills.
You'll also enjoy great views and find out about Friends of Five Creeks' work to protect the amazing biodiversity of this island of nature in the city! Find a map of the Hillside Natural Area, a slide show of its wildflowers, and a plant list at http://www.fivecreeks.org/projects/hillside_natural_area/.