How Did Generations Past Experience Wildflower Season?
We don’t have much in the way of oral histories recounting this time of year, but we found this photo of children among a field of flowers in our archives.
These third-generation Geary children were born and raised at Sunol, and they’re clearly posing with the flowers – which we think is tarplant (Madia elegans – typically blooms in the summer). But as we looked at the photo, we felt something was missing ... so we brought out our art supplies and got down to some good old-fashioned coloring to bring you a colorized glimpse of wildflowers in bloom circa 1902. Especially with color, the photo shows the same enjoyment then as we’re seeing now.
Watch your step, and stay on the trail, as you search for flowers and pollinators this season. See ebparks.org/activity-search for upcoming activities.
