November 8, 2008 Park Cleanup

This Saturday I was joined at the park by a dad and his two daughters, and my husband. Together we picked up a little trash - there was very little in evidence, and we sowed some poppy seeds and planted deer weed (Lotus scoparius).

Dad and daughter water new deer weed plants

Big sister draws a picture in her field notebook of the new plants and a watering can

When I arrived at the park I was greeted by a gentleman who was carrying out a trash bag full of garbage. It is evident that many people are taking care of the park when they visit. My husband, who hadn't seen it since September, was very impressed with how much better it is looking. Graffiti is under control and the sycamore circle is fairly clean.

Below is a picture of a toyon in full berry with a flowering coyote brush behind it. Come and enjoy the park. You will be surprised by how pretty and peaceful it is.