Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve

Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve is located in Sonoma, California. This beautiful private property is carefully managed to preserve native species. As my culminating AmeriCorps Independent Service Project, I investigated the occurrence of the invasive plant Parentucellia viscosa, or yellow gland weed. I organized a volunteer workday for removing this non-native plant, it was a huge success, we removed 50 lbs. in a few hours! Many thanks to the volunteers who donated their time for stewardship of their community!

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another beautiful California coastline

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