Each of the 3 rare habitats host their own diverse species. Pebble Plains habitat and several of the plants there exist nowhere else in the world. Our valley’s Montane Meadows (i.e. mountain meadows) are unique compared to all other mountain meadows and host species that exist only here. And although Carbonate habitat exists in other places, it is very rare in the world.
Pebble Plains Habitat
Exists ONLY here and nowhere else in the world!
Supports
- 3 endangered/threatened plants
- many rare species
- “Belly plants”
Where?
- Dixie Lee Pebble Plain
- Sugarloaf – See tour guide
- Baldwin Lake Preserve
- Hwy 18 toward desert
- Sawmill Canyon Pebble Plain
- Moonridge – See tour guide
- NF Trail off Mill Creek
- Others scattered around the valley
Pebble Plains
Pebble Plain
Pebble Plains
Mountain Meadow Habitat
Less than 1000 acres left
- 4 endangered/threatened plants
- several other rare species
Two types
- Wet—water all year
- Dry—water only part of year
Where?
- Northshore – FS Meadow
- Near Juniper Point
- BBL- Old drive-in surrounding meadow
- BBL – Metcalf Bay 17 acres
- Across highway from drive-in
- BBL – China Gardens
- Sandlewood Dr. – behind Vons
- BBL – Eagle Point conservation area
- BBL – Lot beside church camp on Hwy 18
Montane Meadow
Montane Meadow
Montane Meadow
Carbonate Habitat
245 to 700 million years old!
- Limestone rock
- Supports several rare species
- 1 species is in only 2 locations!
Where?
- Desert side of the mountains
Carbonate Habitat
Carbonate Habitat