From the Blue Water Tower to Yosemite Creek—A Watershed Ramble

Explore the natural history of a McLaren Park watershed, discussing restoration, ecology, native plants and park history along the way. This walk will be a loop through McLaren Park's northern side, exploring the Yosemite Creek Watershed. We'll visit the blue water tower at the top of the hill and wind our way to Yosemite Marsh, with some additional sites incorporated as well. We'll learn about restoration, ecology, native plants and park history along the way. Walk Leaders: Emil Fogarino, Tom Scharffenberger Emil is a local naturalist and educator who retired from teaching marine biology and natural history at Washington High SF. As a native San Franciscan Emil enjoys sharing and learning about the natural beauty that surrounds us. Tom is a landscape architect/conservation planner and is on the NTC Advisory Council. His interests include natural history, urban design and land use planning. Details: We will start and end at the Redwood Picnic Area along John F Shelley Drive. The route will be a combination of paved and dirt paths, with some uneven and steep terrain. The exact route is still TBD but will be approximately 3 miles with a total elevation gain of 400 feet.