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.
March · April · May
A landscape coming into bloom.
From the first golden poppies to pale stalks of sage, spring rewards slow observation. Start with open grasslands and coastal scrub.
10 species to look more closely at · California
The spring 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.