The Delta's Late-Summer Splendor

East of the coastal hills, California's great Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers merge in a watery world, most of whose glory has succumbed to levee building and agriculture. Still, far-flung sites scattered throughout the Delta remain rich in native plants. These include some of the state's showiest wildflowers as well as diversity and unique associations. It is a superb September destination: Since, by and large, the plants do not lack for water, flowers are in their prime when the lowlands all about are parched and tawny brown.

Speaker: Dr. Steve Edwards, Regional Parks Botanic Garden