2025-12-07 Going on a Grass Hunt

Join a leisurely-paced hike on the coastside at Midpen’s newest preserve with Docent Naturalists Frances Reneau and Helena Cohen on a quest to learn about grasses. California's Mediterranean, summer-dry climate spells doom for the annual, non-native species. By fall, they have long since dropped their seeds and turned to gold. In contrast, native perennial bunchgrasses with their deep roots survive the rainless months and stay green among the golden blades. How many can you find along the way to High Hill? Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after November 23 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close December 5 at 2:00 p.m. . High Hill