05/29 - Redwood RP

There was a BIG crowd today: 18 of us including 2 guests: Ulla's friend Diane and Delia's friend Karol. Most made the loop from the fish ladder to Orchard Tr, up to French, across to Fern, down to the picnic tables and back Stream. A smaller group walked out the Bridle Tr and met the rest at the picnic spot. A bit under 4 miles.

Then the party for Ulla's 80th birthday (today!!!) began as we headed to Si Si Cafe in Moraga. Diane brought cupcakes and there were cards, of course. Along with the Walkers' card, Pfred had printed and framed a wonderful view of Roundtop seen thru lupine. We were joined by Ara and Caroline and Lee who had not been able to join the hike.

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05/22 - Lafayette Reservoir

After a week of rain (over 3" on our gauges) 11 of us took advantage of the paved surface and enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine as we circled Lafayette Reservoir. Most of us started from Pine Lane on the far side of Hwy 24 which gave us a distance of a bit over 4 miles.

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5/15 - Jeanne's Birthday Party at Curry Canyon Ranch

It was a misty day with a few bits of actual rain, but we all had a marvelous time helping Jeanne celebrate her 90th birthday

Because of her long and dedicated support of Save Mt. Diablo she was able to arrange to have her party at their Curry Canyon Ranch property. There was a large contingent of Wednesday Walkers as well as a bus of friends from Rossmoor. Her niece and nephew in law (Debbie and Donnie), her grand niece Lindsey and her great-grands Leo and Vivian were there, too.

The tasty lunch was preceded by a short (about 2 miles) hike led by Ted Clements, the executive director of Save Mt. Diablo.

It was a special celebration which we will all remember!!

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05/08 - Skyline Gardens (plus)

There were 15 of us for a short but flower filled walk down from Tilden to the the Old Tunnel Rd entrance to Sibley. It was very foggy at the start, but clearing as we finished. 2.5 miles

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https://www.skylinegardens.org/plant-lists for a plant list in Excel format

PS Susan keyed the little unknown from last week's hike on Diablo. It is Moehringia macrophylla, large leaved sandwort.

05/01 - Devil's Elbow

There were 10 of us today on the short but flower filled hike along the North Peak Tr to Devil's Elbow and beyond to our favorite lunch spot just before Prospector's Gap. A very lovely day with a cooling breeze and plenty of sunshine.

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Last Week 4/24

It was an extraordinarily warm day to be out on the trail, but 9 of us headed to Mt Diablo anyway. We stayed together until  the Hetherrington Trail turns uphill to rejoin Donner Cyn Rd. At that point Susan and Ulla took of for a long loop over Meridian Ridge and down Back Cyn while the rest of us explored the slopes on the east side of Donner Cyn via Donner Tr, Wasserman Tr, Bruce Lee Springs Tr and Clayton Oaks Rd. The large group walked about 3.75 miles and the two adventurous ones about 4.4. All agreed it was a marvelous day!

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