Jepson Prairie Preserve

Spectacular location for viewing vernal pool wildflowers from about mid-March through April. Tours provided by knowledgeable docents on Saturdays and Sundays, but a self guided path also available at other times.

Nice to visit in spring. Lots of grass and a vernal lake due to the clayey undersoil preventing drainage. A short self-guided walk with posts with numbers. Take a brochure from the box at the sign at the carpark and read about something interesting at each numbered post. Windy due to no tall vegetation - dress appropriately.

It is VERY windy/cold! Bring something to protect your ears and dress your kiddos warmly! I wish I'd come better prepared for our cub scout hike, but it was a GREAT experience otherwise. Such incredible creatures and native plants I never knew even existed are here. The Docents are very knowledgeable. Please don't let your kids trample and "beat" the plants as I saw some were doing in our group!!!!

Great place for nature walking.

Went in late April the goldfields were blooming. Just a little dowingia. One of the docents dip netted out a larval California tiger salamander, and vernal pool tadpole shrimp. Both are federally-endangered and you will probably never see them again in your lifetime. Kinda slow start, could have seen all the sights in 20 minutes. Well worth the visit!