“Native plants are the best bird feeders! If California had a state shrub, Manzanita (“Little Apple”) would be an excellent choice. Join Sugarloaf docent, Dana Glei, in a 2-mile hike along the Meadow-Hillside loop (250 ft elevation change) where we will see Manzanitas growing in the wild, talk about their recovery after heavy losses during the 2017 and 2020 fires that collectively burned 99% of the park, and discuss some of the many birds and other critters that use Manzanitas for food, shelter, and nesting sites. ”

Details: Manzanitas! 1/11/2026