Helen Tarbet
Figueroa Mountain Wildflower Update: April 29, 2024
Greetings everyone! In scouting the wildflowers late last week, I noticed that they are changing rapidly. While there are some California poppies still out, the majority of them are fading and preparing to spread their seeds for next year’s displays.…
Figueroa Mountain Wildflower Update: April 9, 2024
Before starting the update, we need to address a major issue that we are having on Figueroa Mt Road between Zaca Ridge Road and the Lookout Rd. This area currently has a stunning wildflower display right beside the road; however,…
First Figueroa Wildflower Update for 2024
Hello everyone! Welcome to the 2024 Figueroa wildflower season! Well, spring has sprung, and the wildflowers are starting to do the same. While most of the flowers are currently in the lower elevation, some of the early varieties are starting…
Figueroa Wildflower Update for Late April
Helen provides an update on the local wildflowers and pleads with motorists to follow traffic signs.
First Figueroa Wildflower Update for 2023
Helen provides an update on wildflowers near Figueroa Mountain, the Los Padres National Forest, and in Santa Barbara County.
Figueroa Mountain Wildflower Update: April 18, 2022
While there are more wildflowers this week, there aren’t anywhere near as many as in a normal, non-super bloom year.