No workparty this weekend due to the Hillside Festival:

We highly recommend these events:

Saturday
2:00–3:30 pm – Beginner/General Plant Walk
Led by Janet Gawthrop of the California Native Plant Society. Moderate walk focused on native plant restoration, with hopes of spotting Oakland star tulips in bloom.
Location: Madera Circle Trailhead

4:00–6:00 pm – Fire Resilience, Forest Conservation, and the Future of the Hillside
Learn about the new Hillside Management Plan and ongoing efforts to reduce wildfire risk while preserving native forest.
Speaker: Stephen Prée (City Arborist / Urban Forest Committee liaison)
Location: King Court

Sunday
4:30–6:00 pm – Building Healthier Landscapes
Join Audrey Liese (Friends of the Hillside) to explore how native plants support ecological resilience, pollinators, and carbon storage. Includes a visit to restoration sites, with a focus on purple needlegrass.
Location: Madera Circle Trailhead