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Where to See East Bay Wildflowers

Spring blossoms are already showing up in local parks.
Author:
Backpacker Contributors
Publish date:
Feb 26, 2018
Shooting star

Shooting star

Judy Gallagher

Wildflower season has already begun in the East Bay: Look for manzanita, Indian warrior, and shooting star in bloom at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve now.

By
Backpacker Contributors

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