Links
- Wild Plant Checklist
- A list of checklists of wild plants sorted by Regional Park
- Wild Plant Photo Guide
- A list of wild plant photo guides sorted by Regional Park
- Wildflower Photo Guide
- A list of wildflower photo guides sorted by Regional Park
- California Native Plant Society
- A group and advocate for conserving California's native plants
- Wildfire Hazard Reduction And Resource Management Plan and EIR
- Learn more about East Bay Hills Wildfire Hazard Reduction And Resource Management Plan and EIR
The regional park wildlands reflect the plant communities of the Bay Area: They contain a diverse mixture of native and non-native trees, shrubs, and annual and perennial herbaceous plants. Although the flora has changed considerably as a result of non-native plant introductions and increased urbanization, numerous native plants remain. Land use and vegetation changes over the past two centuries have irreversibly altered the landscape, making it necessary to use management techniques to maintain an ecological balance between native and non-native vegetation and to achieve wildland fire safety objectives. All District vegetation management activities are designed to maintain plant community dynamics. The District manages most plant communities to preserve their intrinsic value as naturally functioning ecosystems.
Click on the following links for more resources on wild plants in the Park District.
- East Bay Regional Park District Wild Plant Checklists
- Download District-Wide Checklist, alpha by scientific name, grouped by growth form (PDF, 407k, 8.5 x 11, 42 pages)
- Download District-Wide Checklist, alpha by family name (PDF, 405k, 8.5 x 11, 43 pages)
- Park-Specific Checklist
- East Bay Regional Park District Wild Plant Photo Guides
- Download District-Wide Wild Plant Photo Guide sorted by scientific name (PDF, 9.3 Mb, 11 x 8.5, 53 pages): The wild plants in these guides are sorted by scientific name, much like most plant lists. In most cases, the photograph focuses on the flower structure, preferably with fruits or leaves visible to aid in identification.
- Download District-Wide Wild Plant Photo Guide sorted by family name (PDF, 9.2 Mb, 11 x 8.5, 53 pages)
- Park-Specific Wild Plant Photo Guide
- East Bay Regional Park District Wildflower Photo Guides
- Download District-Wide Wildflower Photo Guide sorted by flower color (PDF, 6.4 Mb, 11 x 8.5, 40 pages): The wildflowers in these guides are sorted first by flower color, then within each color by plant family (flowers that look alike), and within each family by genus (flowers that look even more alike). Common names are emphasized.
- Park-Specific Wildflower Photo Guide
- Serpentine Prairie Restoration Project: Phase I
- The Skyline Serpentine Prairie is home to one of Northern California’s richest arrays of native plants due to the serpentine found here. Serpentine is California’s official state rock and is critically important for the survival of many endangered species. This prairie is home to the endangered Presidio clarkia and rare Tiburon buckwheat along with other rare plants and animals. Unfortunately, decades of overuse and the invasion of exotic plants are seriously impacting the natural environment. If steps aren't taken to protect this area, it likely will be lost forever.
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- The Skyline Serpentine Prairie is home to one of Northern California’s richest arrays of native plants due to the serpentine found here. Serpentine is California’s official state rock and is critically important for the survival of many endangered species. This prairie is home to the endangered Presidio clarkia and rare Tiburon buckwheat along with other rare plants and animals. Unfortunately, decades of overuse and the invasion of exotic plants are seriously impacting the natural environment. If steps aren't taken to protect this area, it likely will be lost forever.
