Mormon Island Wetland
From Green Valley Road in Folsom, Mormon Island Wetland Preserve looks like an impenetrable tangle of shrubs and tall Frémont cottonwood. Volunteer trails cut this way and that through the bramble in no apparent order.
But, leading from a parking area off Green Valley Rd., a path winds into and around the preserve, through a briar of Pacific black berry, poison oak, toyon, western redbud, coffee berry, black elderberry, California grape, and other winter deciduous plants.
Hot spots of electric-red, exotic Tree of Heaven have invaded the woods. They grab attention, but will eventually compete with the native plants for sustenance and provide nothing nutritious for wildlife.
Peak has arrived at Mormon Island and it will continue through Thanksgiving Day.
- Mormon Island Wetlands Preserve, Folsom (220′) – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!