Restoration Update

Last week, we treated invasives Artichoke thistle and Carnation spurge at Lusardi Creek.  We saw considerable numbers of probable native Valley lupine (Lupinus microcarpus) mixed with Artichoke on a north facing slope, lending encouragement to the idea that this year’s removal efforts have a beneficial effect over the short term as well as the long term.

Attached is a photo of native Blue dips (Dipterostemon capitatus or Dichelostemma capitatum) in Rancho Santa Fe (photo credit: Caitlin Kreutz).  Blue dips are appearing everywhere along with many other beautiful flowering natives, not just in our restored areas.

This week I have Monday through Saturday with the exception of Wednesday to work with Committee members.  Email me if you would like to help.

–Bob

Robert Byrnes

Co-chair

Habitat Restoration Committee

CNPS-San Diego