Insects of Knowland Park - Oakland, CA
Many Oaklanders do not realize that Joseph Knowland State Arboretum and Park is includes a large swaths of open space filled with hiking paths, birds, wildlife and stupendous views. Upper Knowland Park offers plenty of trails. The entire parcel was acquired by Oakland from the state in 1975. Upper Knowland Park spans both sides of the eastern end of Golf Links Road and extends to Skyline Boulevard. Here, just a few feet from homes, you step into wild terrain shared by coyotes, foxes, skunks, gophers, turkeys, raccoons, rabbits and snakes. Native oaks populate the hills and raptors soar overhead.
Insect Photo Survey Date(s):
2016: Beth Wurzburg, Tony Iwane 2014: Laura Baker, Eddie Dunbar, Beth Wurzburg 2013: Beth Wurzburg 2009: Eddie Dunbar 2005: Eddie Dunbar