Charlie Russell Nature Photography
Fremont's tidytips, Layia fremontii

Mather Vernal Pools

Vernal pools are very special environments, and California has the most diverse vernal pools in the world. The Mather vernal pools are a great example, and they are easily accessible. This is an area that we visit...

Bitter root, Lewisia rediviva

North Table Mountain 2020

The North Table Mountain Ecological ReserveĀ is one of the most amazing wildflower sites in California. The unique geography of the site creates a wide variety of of micro-environments there, which results in a varied...

Fairy slipper, Calypso bulbosa var. occidentalis

Mt Tamalpais Wildflowers

The Mount Tamalpais area has a wide variety of hiking trails where you can find wildflowers, and one of our favorites is theĀ Matt Davis trail. Usually we do an out-and-back hike that is a bit over 3 miles, without a lot...

Fetid adder's tongue, Scoliopus bigelovii

Homestead Valley Wildflowers

It is always fun to hike in Marin County, where you can find wonderful wildflowers in close proximity to good roads and “civilization”. One of the best examples of this is Homestead Valley, where you can...