Right past the playground, there’s a small entrance to the left - “Create With Nature Pathway”. This is so great! Just grab logs, sticks and pinecones and create with nature!We found many cool creations, and created one of our own.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Ladybug Migration at Redwood Regional Park
We get some pretty exciting migrations in the bay area: whales, butterflies ans ladybugs. Yes, LADYBUGS.
From November through March, colonies of ladybugs clustered on trees along the Stream Trail at Redwood Regional Park, and you don't want to miss it.
As the cold weather sets in, ladybugs head for the hills to assemble in huge groups, fattening themselves up, and bedding down for winter. And to see thousands and thousands of ladybugs, all in one location, is fascinating.
While there are shorter trails, the one from Canyon Meadow Stage Area is the best for families with young children. It is 3 miles total (not loop trail), and took us about 2.5 hours, including a long stop at the ladybugs and for snacks.
Park at the staging area and start walking, pass the playground and right after the bridge, following the stream. About 1 mile in, you will cross another bridge, walk uphill for a short while and then down hill, and you’re there! (exact navigation coordinates - 37.820488,-122.167201).
Look around, at first you won’t notice the ladybugs, but a few minutes later - they are everywhere!! (Also, there are Ladybugs crossing signs, covered with, well, ladybugs)
After spending some time with the ladybugs, we started walking back. Along the Stream Trail there are many picnic tables and benches, so get your packed lunch, (or cake-pops, hot chocolate and mini marshmallows in our case), find a quiet spot and enjoy your meal.
On the way back, we stopped at the playground for a little bit, it is small, but fun for kids.
Right past the playground, there’s a small entrance to the left - “Create With Nature Pathway”. This is so great! Just grab logs, sticks and pinecones and create with nature!We found many cool creations, and created one of our own.
For more information about Redwood Regional Park and the ladybug migration visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/redwood or this cool ladybug hotel website: http://www.ladybughotel.com/
Right past the playground, there’s a small entrance to the left - “Create With Nature Pathway”. This is so great! Just grab logs, sticks and pinecones and create with nature!We found many cool creations, and created one of our own.
seems amazing! how long does the walk take (each way?) what are the other trails that may be shorter? thanks for sharing!
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