Seasonal field notes
A year in the wild.
Follow the changing rhythms of California’s landscapes. These collections are starting points for observation, shaped by weather, elevation, and place.
September · October · November
The quiet season of abundance.
Acorns fall, woodland colors deepen, and the first rains may bring fungi to the surface. A season for noticing the small things.
8 species to look more closely at · California
The autumn collection
Notice what’s here.
Seasons are approximate. These are editorial browsing collections, not live sightings or local flowering and fruiting forecasts. Evergreen species appear year round. Seasonal metadata requires regional review.