jepson prairie preserve

if you have ever got conned by some religion frauds about meditation centers, this should cure you. in the spring, the area around the vernal ponds has a fantastic wildflower display. the ponds themselves contain dozens of critters that are dormant when the ponds evaporate. docents lead tours and show you little bottles with various creatures you would not ever notice. the fields are available for wandering, lonely as a cloud, or in company, and every few steps reveal some new wildflowers that are small or medium. this is better than the labyrinths or swamis sessions.

great tours on weekends in the season, check on computer to find dates.Incredible sense of the different places not usually noticed in the area, the seasonal flowers, tadpole shrimp, etc. Dress for windy conditions. Donate a little extra in the wood box if you can

A little-known site for nature lovers. Be careful where you tread, as you might be squishing fairy shrimp or little wildflowers called "eggs and butter." Seasonal