Restoration Update

We continued removal of Black mustard (Brassica nigra) at Lusardi Creek.

At right is a photograph of an Arroyo lupine (Lupinus succulentus).  We saw a group of them at one location alongside a path for the first time, no doubt making an appearance as a result of the wet winter. 

Not far away was a honeycomb in a dormant bees nest at the base of a dead pepper tree that we pass often (below).  You can see just one solitary bee on the upper left part of the comb.  We are surprised as this nest is always accompanied by bees flying in and out, too many to allow getting this close.

This week we’ll be doing restoration Friday and Saturday, weather permitting.  Email me if you can help.

–Bob Byrnes

Co-chair

Habitat Restoration Committee