Dear Members,
I am hoping that all of you are safe and well (and warm enough). I am grateful that we live in a part of the United States that is beautiful, filled with fascinating plants and animals, and relatively safe, healthwise.
I am thrilled by the response to our new online offerings: the digital newsletter, and the online field trips. Also, thanks totally to our partners, the US Forest Service in Yreka, there was a fantastic attendance (25,000) at the online Mother’s Day Wildflower Show.
I am enjoying Shasta Chapter’s online field trips in a way that might not have been possible for me in person. I encourage all of you to walk your local trails or drive your country roads to see wildflowers.
In my opinion, the peak of bloom right now is at about the 2000-foot elevation. So head uphill for the freshest flowers and the brightest butterflies. As the weather warms, go to even higher elevations. As many of you know already, the peak of bloom along the Cascade crest is the third week of July. So plan now for a flower-filled summer.
Although we were unable to offer a Spring Plant Sale this year, members and Shasta College staffers are caring for plants over the summer. We hope to have a Fall Plant Sale; stay tuned for a date.
Continue to be safe, and let nature refresh your spirits! -Susan Libonati-Barnes, President
