Elfin Forest Walk

Jan 19, 2012 by cnps2011

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, 10 am, El Moro Elfin Forest, Los Osos

The Elfin Forest is adjacent to the Morro Bay estuary, a 90-acre natural area belonging to San Luis Obispo County Parks and California State Parks.  Its plant communities include coastal brackish marsh, riparian woodland fringe, pygmy oak woodland, maritime chaparral, coastal dune scrub, and oak and manzanita complex.  The Elfin Forest supports more than 200 species of plants and more than 50 species of lichens.

We will be taking a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk and observing all the diversity of native plants and lichens.

Meet at the parking area at the north end of 16^th Street in Los Osos (turn west off of South Bay Blvd. onto Santa Ysabel Ave., travel two blocks to 16^thStreet and turn north).

Bring adequate water and dress in layers for the weather; a hat and sturdy shoes are advised.  The walk will take roughly 2 and a half hours.

For info, contact Matt Ritter, mritter@calpoly.edu or Bill Waycott, bill.waycott@gmail.com.