Nursery bobcat patrol

Ranger Barbara sighted this bobcat, estimated at 30lbs, which she believes is the reason there are so few rabbits or squirrels in the Nursery area. (Click any pic to enlarge)

"Bumping up" work day

Monkey Flower: Emily, Nanci and Sara. CA Sagebrush: Sarah and Ramsey. This wraps up getting plants ready....planting season begins soon. See slideshow for more pictures. (Click any pic to enlarge)

Ending Seed Inventory

Over 15 different volunteers helped collect seed within LCWP this season; many are also Nursery volunteers; pictured is David and Sarah. Seed collecting is sweaty, tick infested, and hard work. We collected over 10 pounds, enough to easily do 1.2 acres. We’ll use this seed to restore plots and complement plantings. Much of our seed collection is focused on California Native “weedy” types: Deer Weed, Tar Weed, Golden Bush. See slideshow for more pictures. (Click any pic to enlarge)

Seed flat crew

front: Sarah, David, Nanci, Anne
back: me, Ranger Barbara, Gloria
Seed flats in 16x16" trays with Gardener's Supply Seed Germination mix. Seed collected from within the park, by the same group!
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The Nursery gets a new roof

Unable to get this job done without Ranger Larry and Francisco! Polyfilm and 50% shade cloth roofs. 400 gallons rain collection system. See slideshow for more pictures. (Click any pic to enlarge)

Nursery Directions

The Laguna Coast Wilderness Park entrance and parking lot are located on Laguna Canyon Road, just west of the El Toro intersection, in Laguna Beach, CA. You can Google map the address or the GPS coordinates for directions from your starting point.

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
20376 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949.923.2235

GPS: +33°34'46.18", -117°45'47.70"

This location is the “Willow Canyon” staging area. There is a parking fee. From the parking lot, walk in towards the canyon, either by the road or the path. The Nursery is located about 30 feet east of the Ranger trailer.

Master Gardener 2007