Edgewood: A Mediterranean Journey What does Edgewood Park have to do with the famous arched sign welcoming people into Redwood City: Climate Best by Government Test?
Why do we call our climate "Mediterranean"?
Docent Roger Humphrey leads a free, family-friendly three hour walk to share stories to answer these questions, and explore strategies and adaptations native plants and animals use to survive the long dry-season of our Mediterranean Climate. Bring your water bottle!
The approximately three mile walk through grasslands, chaparral, coastal scrub, and foothill woodlands offers a surprising amount of biodiversity. Edgewood supports over 500 distinct plant species, four of which are federally listed as endangered or threatened.
This walk is family-friendly. Roger will teach parents and children to identify poison oak, common along the trails.
Visitors can complement their docent-led walk by visiting the new Education Center located near the main entrance. Interactive exhibits explain Edgewood’s connection to the surrounding landscape and its history.
Where to meet:
Walks start from the Bill and Jean Lane Education Center.
What to bring:
Bring water, a hat, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and a snack if you wish. We don't stop for lunch, but picnic tables are usually available after the walks in the Old Stage Day Camp area.
Restrooms:
Restrooms and water are available only at the main entrance.
Reservations:
No reservations are needed unless you have a group of 10 or more. For group reservations, please email
events@friendsofedgewood.org.
More Third Saturday Hikes:
Friends of Edgewood’s trained docents guide free nature hikes at 10am on the third Saturday morning of each month. The 3 - 4 mile walks vary according to the docent and the current happenings in the Preserve.
