San Gabriel Mountains Heritage Association a California 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation

HIKES AND NATURE WALKS IN THE SAN GABRIELS Walks on the Wild Side, Fall-Winter, 2008-9 November 5, 2008 West Fork of the San Gabriel River We went to see the progress of the fall colors ... Bigleaf Maple, Acer macrophyllum. Photo by Graham. White Alders, Alnus rhombifolia, lining the West Fork of the San Gabriel River. Photo by Graham. More photos California sycamore, Platanus racemosa photo by Graham Reflections photo by Graham San Gabriel River photo by Graham Velvet ash trees, Fraxinus velutina from the Firefly Forest but we found milkweed and its associates ... Narrowleaf Milkweed and Associates Section 1. The Plant Asclepias fascicularis, narrowleaf milkweed Section 2. Insects that feed directly on the milkweed plant Section 3. Insects that feed on the insects that feed on the milkweed Section 4. Other insects we saw "I do not seek. I find." -- Pablo Picasso I wish to express my appreciation to the photographers who so generously let me use their photos for these pages, Karen Isa, Graham Bothwell and Michael Charters, and to Bob Allen for the bug identification and to my companions on these walks whose sharp eyes and funny comments enliven the journey. You're a great bunch! Many thanks! Jane pages created November 7, 2008 Back to Index Page The mission of the San Gabriel Mountains Heritage Association is to provide support for environmental education, interpretive and heritage programs on the Angeles National Forest. For how you can help, please call the USFS Mt Baldy Visitor Center at 909 982 2829. In partnership with USDA Forest Service