Pacheco State Park will host its 8th Wildflower Day from 9:30
a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at 38787 Dinosaur Point Road
in Hollister.
Pacheco State Park will host its 8th Wildflower Day from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at 38787 Dinosaur Point Road in Hollister.
Personnel from State Parks, the California Native Plant Society, the Central Valley Bird Club and many others will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be free Wildflower Day crafts for kids.
A Birding Walk starts at 9:30 a.m. and a Wildflower Hike will depart at 10 a.m. Tours are for a limited number of people. Sign-ups for these are first-come, first-served the day of the event. Later tours may also be available.
Visitors may come any time during the to enjoy the flowers, information tables and picnic area. Los Banos’ Hot Dog Heaven will have lunch and beverages available from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. All Wildflower Day visitors will receive a free Pacheco State Park Button.
The only fee for this event is the $5 state park day use fee per car.
Facilities at Pacheco State Park are limited so bring your own water, layered clothing, sunscreen or hat and sturdy footwear. Visitors may also want food, binoculars, folding chairs and cameras.
Pacheco State Park is located at the top of historic Pacheco Pass: Take the Dinosaur Point Road Exit off of Highway 152, 25 miles west of Los Banos and 23 miles east of Gilroy, and follow the signs. The park is at 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister. Visit parks.ca.gov/events and choose Pacheco State Park for details. For more information or to request aids or services for people with disabilities, please call (209) 826-1197 or 826-8283 or write Jennifer at jm***@pa***.gov with Subject “Wildflower Day.”
