Charlie Russell Nature Photography
Coast range mariposa lily, Calochortus vestae

Clover Springs Preserve

Clover Springs Preserve is a 250 acre property owned by the city of Cloverdale, in Sonoma County. It has an amazing wealth of wildflowers! There are several serpentine outcroppings, so there are a number of wildflowers...

Small camas, Camassia quamash ssp. breviflora

Early Hope Valley Wildflowers

Hope Valley is best known for its wonderful fall colors, but it also is a prime wildflower site. Since it is at a lower elevation than the nearby Carson Pass wildflower hot spot you can find a wonderful array of flowers...

Goosefoot violet, Viola purpurea

Charity Valley Wildflowers

Charity Valley isn’t as well known as its neighbor, Hope Valley, but it is worth a visit to see a variety of high-country wildflowers. There are several trails in the area, but this year we just took a drive along...

Fringe cups, Tellima grandiflora

Rock Creek Nature Trail

The Rock Creek Nature Trail is a very short but interesting hike in Nevada County where you can find some interesting wildflowers. You’ll also find a good variety of wildflowers along the road into and out of the...